We are disappointed that we have had to postpone the 2022 Costume Symposium, which was to have been held at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School from 7 – 9 January, because Covid safety concerns have led to closure of the venue on those dates. We will reschedule for later in the year and will […]
Costume Symposium is back! The 2022 event will be held at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School from Friday 7 – Sunday 9 January. The format will be one day of talks from established costume practitioners, including keynote speaker Jenny Beavan OBE, followed by seven hands-on workshops held over two days. Come and learn about Corsetry […]
We are hoping to hold a physical event again in the autumn this year, and in the meantime, here is a taster video from one of our talented tutors. Look out for more videos to come from our other tutors, and watch this space for news of this year’s plans as they become clearer. Embroiderer […]
Costume Symposium UK founder Susannah Buxton has been invited to join the Honour Committee of Spain Hat Week, along with acclaimed Spanish designers and the committee’s president, British milliner Stephen Jones. Spain Hat Week is a millinery festival that welcomes hat and fashion designers, millinery supply companies, fashion school students, experts in fashion communication, social […]
Award-winning costume designer and Costume Symposium UK founder Susannah Buxton will take part in an LFS (London Film School) masterclass on Tuesday 28 July at 11.00 BST. Susannah, whose credits include Downton Abbey, Burton & Taylor, Mr Wroe’s Virgins and Poldark, will discuss her work with Candida Moriarty, Head of Production Design at LFS, and […]