Sourcing Costumes and Set

My designs require sourcing as there is limited time to make them. To begin this process I trawled  the internet looking for online Vintage stores that would supply my desired costumes.

I had a very specific look I wanted for the character Marlene; capturing the blue and powerful status clothing that Margaret Thatcher exudes. I looked at the site;

http://www.rokit.co.uk

On this site I found numerous buys that matched my designs. For Marlene I found a sheer lilac blouse with drop ruffle detailing on the neckline and with slight red and blue stripes. I also found a blue skirt ideal for my design, this skirt was from;

http://www.myvintage.co.uk

Back on rokit.co.uk I found a functional looking dress for Joyce. It is a sky blue and white striped 80s day dress with a v-neck, waistbelt and pockets.

 To match this and complete the look I found a bib apron from the website;

http://internetworkwear.co.uk  

For Angie I found the perfect pair of classic navy blue denim dungarees with contrasting white stitching by Ikeda. They are the exact style from my inspirational research into Dexys Midnight Runners. I found them again on rokit.co.uk

 

To complete the Dexys Midnight Runners look I sourced this vintage 80's Ladies Harley Davidson Sleeveless Top, which I thought matched the casual laid back look Angie incorporates.

http://www.sportslinkup.com

i then looked back on rokit for Angie's dress that Marlene gives her, looking ideally for a girlie dress, completely different to the style she normally wears, but loves because of Marlene giving it to her. I found this pink, blue, green and white floral print dress. 

Again on rokit I found a dress and denim jacket for Kit in a similar style to that of Angie. The dress is a bold aztec print 80s sun dress in purple, magenta, green and black and the denim jacket is in acid wash indigo denim, with embroidered pink and white design on the yoke;

Next for Mrs Kidd I sourced a 1980s red long sleeved knitted dress with diagonal buttons across the front, again from rokit.

For the Waitress I found uniform again from Internet-workwear.co.uk. I found an appropriate black dress with contrasting white collar and trim on the sleeves, as well as a half apron with a broderie Anglaise trim.

Next for Win I sourced a a bright red 80s boxy jacket, brown chino style tailored trousers and a long sleeved off-white blouse, all from rokit.

                                               

      

The last costume I've managed to source at this stage is for Shona. I found a 1980s Lady Carol Pleated Shirtwaister dress with a blue grey and rust watercolour print. I found this on Myvintage.co.uk

For the set design I have sourced tables that may do for the split table idea, but I have to look again at sizes due to fitting 6 people around them in the first scene. I want to look as well for tables similar but maybe with wheels to make swift scene changes flowing even more.

I am continuing to search and source costumes and set for this project up to and past my deadline. This is a time consuming part of the project from which I have learnt alot. I find this the most challenging part as it is something I have not done before, sourcing the 80s clothing is somewhat easier due to there being vintage shops on line and easily accessible on high streets through the form of boutiques and charity shops, it is with the period costumes that I am struggling, I need to acquire contacts through costume hire departments and stores................