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The article focuses on the process of making costumes for a particular opera production of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. It relates the work of the production director and the costume designer when planning the costumes. The work of the draper for the making of costumes is described. Resident costume designer Sylvia Nolan explains why the costumes constructed in the workshops are made primarily from natural-fiber fabrics.

The article discusses a 1961 revival of the Giacomo Puccini's opera "Turandot" at the New York Metropolitan Opera. Singers Birgit Nilsson and Franco Corelli starred in the production and the conductor was 78 year old Leopold Stokowski. The set and costume designer was Cecil Beaton who was given complete freedom to design the production as he liked.

The article offers a look at the costume businesses of Sarah Timberlake and Donna Langman in New York City. Timberlake began her creative life as an accomplished ballerina and the art form of dance has influenced many of her costume pieces. Decades of costume credits and specialty skills as a draper influenced Langman's costume designs. Both Timberlake and Langman have played significant role in theatrical productions in city.

Features Rubie's Costume Co., a Halloween costume and mask manufacturer based in Queens County, New York. Marc Beige as company president; Company history; John Daidone as mask designer; Appeal of costumes; Costume parties.

The article focuses on the designs of dresses by Benjamin Hirschfeld or Hyperion of Brooklyn, New York City. The direct and simple provocations of the old style were replaced by indirection, disguise and a uncertain suggestiveness. Some commentators argued that Hyperion's fashion represented the ultimate defense of the female body against visual invasion, while others saw in it the final liberation of costume from its dependence on the body. Hyperion apologized to women for the fashion that he created for them.

The article presents a guide to textile stores in Manhattan, New York City according to several costume designers. David Zinn recommends Mood while Carrie Robbins suggests B&J Fabrics for the stores' selections and prices. Catherine Zuber likes NY Elegant Fabrics and Paron Fabrics. Butterfly Fabric offers embroidered silks and the owners are helpful and dependable.

Profiles New York City theater costume designer Emilio Sosa. Biographical background; Factors which influenced his interest in costume designing; List of theatrical productions in which he designed costumes.

It is success all over again for fashion designer, Diane von Furstenberg. After falling out of favor (she oversold her name and appeared on cable's QVC), she's thriving with a new perfume-and-cosmetics line, new shops in New York City, London and Miami, and a tennis-wear label created with Reebok and Venus Williams."Not only was I able to clean up the brand, but I'm considered hip among young people," says von Furstenberg, whose new generation of fans includes Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Julianne Moore. "This time around she's taking success more slowly. The daughter of a father who owned department stores in Brussels and a mother who survived a Nazi concentration camp, the former Diane Halfin grew up determined to make a success of herself, even after marrying wealthy Austrian prince Eduard Egon von und zu Furstenberg in 1969. By 1977 von Furstenberg's name was on makeup, glasses, umbrellas, even nurses' uniforms--bringing in $300 million annually. Then she sold the rights to the wrap dress to another company. When she returned to New York, and to fashion, her first step was to offer casual wear on QVC and the Home Shopping Network. Her first two hours grossed $1.3 million. But she'd lost the aura that once drew comparisons to Coco Chanel. Bringing back the wrap in 1997 changed that. That success gave von Furstenberg the confidence to return to a cosmetics counter now dominated by celebrity makeup artists.

Features New York City theater costume designer Gabriel Berry. Work for major productions; Incidental dance and theater projects; Career history; Audience's reaction to Berry's creations.

Relates the experiences of the author as a costume design intern in `The Late Show With David Letterman' in New York City. Searching for unique costumes in the city's shops; Meeting with Madonna; Letterman's dislikes and working habits; Chance to attend the rehearsal of musical guests as favorite aspect of internship.

The article presents information on Luke McDonough, costume master at the Public Theater in New York City. McDonough associates with costume designers to translate their vision to the stage accurately and on budget. His work was highlighted in the production of the "Twelfth Night," at the Delacorte Theater. He has added pockets for ice packs in the fat suit of Twelfth Night's Jay O. Sanders, to ensure that the actor does not roast.

The article offers information about the Neue Galerie in Manhattan, New York city which features and sells fashion pieces by costume designer Han Feng. The store sells Feng's third collection of travel accessories. It features pieces of German and Austrian art and also eye mask, scarf, pillow and kimono.

This article discusses the fashion design in the motion picture "The Nanny Diaries," starring Laura Linney and Scarlett Johansson. The article presents various pictures of the costumes in the film, which were collected by costume designer Michael Wilkinson in New York City, New York.

The article informs that bridal designer company Junko Yoshioka is moving to a new retail space in SoHo, New York City. It has signed a seven-year lease for 3,000 sq. ft. at 580 Broadway, for which the rent is between $40-$48 per sq.ft. According to chief operating officer David Gomez, they wanted to stay in the neighborhood because it fits their personality. As SoHo is highly crowed, Junko Yoshioka's brokers had a difficult time finding a suitable location for them.

Reports on the continuing influence of fashion designer Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel. Details of a tribute to the designer at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art; Examples of clothing included in the exhibit; Background of Chanel, who was raised in an orphanage.

The article profiles Michael Vollbracht, the designer at women's designer apparel company Bill Blass Ltd. His mission is to create women's apparel in the tradition established by the company and to increase its sales and profits.Mr. Vollbracht's office is already overflowing with drawings of fluid gowns à la Blass.It's always tough to try to carry on an esteemed designer's legacy, and Mr. Vollbracht, 55, put away his needle years ago, moving to Florida from New York in 1989 and focusing on art and fashion illustration.Michael Groveman, chief executive and owner of Bill Blass, claims that Vollbracht's predecessor Lars Nilsson had to go because revenues and profits were down, and says that he hired Mr. Vollbracht because the designer is already well-known. INSET: MICHAEL VOLLBRACHT.

Profiles opera costume designer Santo Loquasto. His employment at the New York City Metropolitan Opera; His costume design for the opera 'Luisa Miller'; Information on his other projects.

Provides information on As Four, a group of four fashion designers in New York City.

Provides information on the Culture of Black Creations International. Comments from Jackie Clavery, designer for the costume organization; Theme for the West Indian parade in New York City, New York.

Reports on the exhibition of Barbara Karinska's costume designs for the New York City Ballet's `Nutcracker' at the Lincoln Center. Background information on Karinska; Description of her work.

Features costume designer Susan Hilferty who was named the acting chair of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Details on her plans for the school; Film track as the aspect where the biggest changes at Tisch would occur; Reasons why Hilferty intends to remain active as a costume designer. INSET: New York University.

Profiles costume designer Barbara Matera of New York City, New York. Comfort of the actors as Matera's primary aim with her costumes; Several projects of Matera; Association of Matera with New York City Ballet.

The article offers information on the New York Women in Film and Television gala event where the organization will present awards to costume, makeup and hair designers in New York on May 23, 2011.

The article reports on the plan of costume designer Patricia Field to open a boutique at 302 Bowery in New York City in April 2006. Field envisions a lounge and hair salon on the lower level and a mix of fashion and accessories by designers, as well as her own label, on the main level. The designer has already opened her first store on East Eighth Street in 1966, selling punk fashion, cheeky accessories and racy undergarments.

The article focuses on the costumes designed by Paul Tazewell for the theatrical production "The Color Purple," performed in New York City in 2005. The play was produced by Oprah Winfrey. Tazewell considered the time setting of the play in his designs. The clothes that he designed for female casts are Victorian-style dresses.

Presents information on Parsons School of Design's 56th annual benefit and fashion show at Chelsea Piers in New York City held on May 10, 2004. Sponsor of the event; Theme chosen by project mentor and costume designer Fabio Toblini; Recipient of the Designer of the Year Award.

Features the "Staging the Orient: Visions of the East at La Scala and the Metropolitan Opera" exhibition in New York City. Display of gowns and costumes; Names of designers; Information on the use of the costumes by stage performers.

This article reports that a memorial service will be held for set and costume designer Terry Leong on November 15, 2003 at American Globe Theatre in New York City.

This article reports that a memorial service will be held for set and costume designer Terry Leong on November 15, 2003 at American Globe Theatre in New York City.

Presents the list of nominations in several categories for the 2002 Hewes Design Awards for theater in New York City. Scenic Design; Costume Design; Lighting Design; Noteworthy Unusual Effects.

Reports on New York City-based New York Women in Film and Television's plan to honor costume designers Patricia Field, Rebecca Field and Rita Ryack at a fund-raising fashion show on May 9, 2000. Career background.

Introduces five fashion and dress accessories designers in New York. Elena Cretella; Eileen Coyne; Francois Fleurat; Kimberly Soles; Linda Eastwood.