Tailors
A tailor is in-charged of creating suits to custom fit clients. Tailors have a strong understanding of
fabrics, patterns and stitching techniques. Mastery of both machine and hand sewing is needed in
tailoring. A tailor may specialize in either men’s or ladies' clothing. Tailors work in many different
locations, such as their own shop, a retail clothing store or for a clothing manufacturer. It's possible
for tailors who make clothing for manufacturers to get promoted to a fashion designer if they show
talent for design. A tailor working in retail often custom fits ready-to-wear suits for customers, while
tailors who own their own shops make clothing for clients. A tailor may work with the costume designer
during a show or movie to help produce costumes and actor clothing.
Costume Designer
The costume designer is responsible for the clothing and costumes worn by all the actors that appear
on screen. They are also responsible for designing, planning, and organizing the construction of the
garments down to the fabric, colors, and sizes. The costume designer works closely with the director
to understand and interpret character, and counsels with the production designer to achieve an
overall tone of the film. In large productions, they usually have one or more assistant costume
designers
Costume Buyer
On large productions a buyer may be hired to source and purchase fabrics and garments. A buyer
might also be referred to as a shopper. This distinction is often made when the lead actor in a
production has control over their wardrobe, and they may personally hire this person.
Costume standby or Set Costumers
The Costume standby is usually present on set at all times. It is his or her responsibility to monitor the
quality and continuity of the actors and actresses costumes before and during takes. (S)he will also
assist the actors and actresses with dressing.
A tailor is in-charged of creating suits to custom fit clients. Tailors have a strong understanding of
fabrics, patterns and stitching techniques. Mastery of both machine and hand sewing is needed in
tailoring. A tailor may specialize in either men’s or ladies' clothing. Tailors work in many different
locations, such as their own shop, a retail clothing store or for a clothing manufacturer. It's possible
for tailors who make clothing for manufacturers to get promoted to a fashion designer if they show
talent for design. A tailor working in retail often custom fits ready-to-wear suits for customers, while
tailors who own their own shops make clothing for clients. A tailor may work with the costume designer
during a show or movie to help produce costumes and actor clothing.
Costume Designer
The costume designer is responsible for the clothing and costumes worn by all the actors that appear
on screen. They are also responsible for designing, planning, and organizing the construction of the
garments down to the fabric, colors, and sizes. The costume designer works closely with the director
to understand and interpret character, and counsels with the production designer to achieve an
overall tone of the film. In large productions, they usually have one or more assistant costume
designers
Costume Buyer
On large productions a buyer may be hired to source and purchase fabrics and garments. A buyer
might also be referred to as a shopper. This distinction is often made when the lead actor in a
production has control over their wardrobe, and they may personally hire this person.
Costume standby or Set Costumers
The Costume standby is usually present on set at all times. It is his or her responsibility to monitor the
quality and continuity of the actors and actresses costumes before and during takes. (S)he will also
assist the actors and actresses with dressing.
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Wardrobe
Title Descriptions:
description may vary in responsibilities depending on clients specific needs.
description may vary in responsibilities depending on clients specific needs.
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