Selected Costumes and Concept Development — Christina Giersz

Costume designer, story teller, and occasional animator, based in Manhattan

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Turn of the century circus-inspired prairie girl concept made entirely from discarded and second-hand materials.

Turn of the century circus-inspired prairie girl concept made entirely from discarded and second-hand materials.

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Candyland concept, synthetic fur and terrycloth lining

Candyland concept, synthetic fur and terrycloth lining

Burnout velour gown with beaded embroidered belly star and corseted detail. Cropped tweed jacket with painted muslin back panel, two-toned sleeves, and handmade wooden buttons.

Burnout velour gown with beaded embroidered belly star and corseted detail.

Cropped tweed jacket with painted muslin back panel, two-toned sleeves, and handmade wooden buttons.

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cosmic royalty concept

cosmic royalty concept

Material tests with muslin, stiffening agents and silk screen

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faux fur paneled cape