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Celebrating BeSpoke 20! ✨

What began as a space to share stories within our community has evolved into a new chapter—BeSpoke is now a quarterly e-zine, continuing to spotlight the voices, history, and artistry of Canadian costume professionals.

In this latest edition, revisit the unforgettable night of the 2026 CAFTCAD Awards, honouring icons, innovators, and the next generation of talent, including Industry Icon Izzy Camilleri and a moving tribute to Loretta Chin (by @bthevv) @izzy.camilleri @izzy.camilleri

We also go behind the scenes with vintage connoisseur Ian Drummond, exploring the journey behind his legendary collection and its lasting impact on the costume industry (by @marciascott_costumedesign) @iandrummondvintage @iandrummondcollection

Here’s to 20 years of storytelling—and to many more ahead.

🔗 Read the latest issue at the link in bio

Cover image by @holliidolli

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THE HORROR ISSUE IS OUT NOW 🦇🩸

Read Issue 19: The Horror Issue now! Click the link in our bio ⬆️ or visit caftcad.com/bespoke-19 to read the issue!

Featuring words from: @lindamuircostumedesign @thecarlosrosario @sam.breakdown @breakdownbadass @andrea_urra_art @anna__pantcheva @tamararigbyfunke @costumealex, with illustrations from @glitterandgobos and more.

With BTS of @nosferatuthefilm @alienanthology @thelastofus @saw and more.

With special thanks to our incredible B19 Masthead: @stylist_jo @marciascott_costumedesign @thegingermartini @mariana.sandoval.costumes @stephwereley @jennstroud2457

And with gratitude to our advertisers: @universalcostumehouse @imaginelefun @iandrummondcollection @mokubatoronto @trilliumbutton480 @fmrcostumes @iatse873 @iatse891 @bermanandco @sunbeltrentals @plcpeggy @leostextiles @metrocleaners.ca

This issue is dedicated to the loving memory of Loretta Chin, our beloved Editor-in-Chief who we dearly miss.

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From Issue 19’s Interview with the Breakdown Artist by @thegingermartini, costume designer @costumealex writes: “I grew up watching a lot of horror films, so I think there is a slightly nostalgic version of slasher-style bloodwork that I have in my horror films. To be honest, real casualty simulation doesn’t look great on camera; we always amp it up. Stage blood does not look like real blood. There is a theatricality to it that makes it more watchable.”

This interview series features some of the top Breakdown Artists in the industry. With behind-the-scenes images and exclusive tips and tricks from those who’ve perfected their craft, make sure to check out these insider interviews! Read the full article on Friday, September 5th. Sign-up for a reminder at www.caftcad.com/bespoke-19 🦇

Image from Saw II, courtesy of Alex Kavanagh | Costume Designer: Alex Kavanagh

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From Issue 19’s Interview with the Breakdown Artist by @thegingermartini, @tamararigbyfunke reflects that: “As a breakdown artist and builder, my job is to actualize the designer’s vision. We communicate through images and colour and often assign an emotion as per the script.”

This interview series features some of the top Breakdown Artists in the industry. With behind-the-scenes images and exclusive tips and tricks from those who’ve perfected their craft, make sure to check out these insider interviews! Read the full article on Friday, September 5th. Sign-up for a reminder at www.caftcad.com/bespoke-19 🦇

Image from Station Eleven, courtesy of Tamara Rigby-Funke | Costume Designer: Helen Huang

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From Issue 19’s Interview with the Breakdown Artist by @thegingermartini, @sam.breakdown said: “Different people work in different ways, and you need to build a strong working relationship; you need to build that trust. Once you can understand each other and trust each other, then it gets really fun. It becomes more collaborative, where you can anticipate characters and their looks, and you can come up with unique ways to solve the problems at hand.”

This interview series features some of the top Breakdown Artists in the industry. With behind-the-scenes images and exclusive tips and tricks from those who’ve perfected their craft, make sure to check out these insider interviews! Read the full article on Friday, September 5th. Sign-up for a reminder at www.caftcad.com/bespoke-19 🦇

Image courtesy of Samantha Stroman from Peacemaker | Costume Designer: Shay Cunliffe

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From Issue 19’s Interview with the Breakdown Artist by @thegingermartini, @andrea_urra_art notes that: “each person’s hands, each creative instinct, added new layers to the story. Breakdown work at its best becomes a language of time and resilience, whispered through the threads and woven into the soul of the character. It sounds very poetic, but for me it’s true.”

This interview series features some of the top Breakdown Artists in the industry. With behind-the-scenes images and exclusive tips and tricks from those who’ve perfected their craft, make sure to check out these insider interviews! Read the full article on Friday, September 5th. Sign-up for a reminder at www.caftcad.com/bespoke-19 🦇

Image courtesy of Andrea Urra Moya, BTS from Shōgun | Costume Designer: Carlos Rosario

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From Issue 19’s Interview with the Breakdown Artist by @thegingermartini, @anna__pantcheva comments: “I think you have to accept that things evolve in the process, for better or for worse. Sometimes it feels rather remarkable if something ends up looking exactly like the illustration. Although that is what we strive for, there are always edits happening along the way.”

This interview series features some of the top Breakdown Artists in the industry. With behind-the-scenes images and exclusive tips and tricks from those who’ve perfected their craft, make sure to check out these insider interviews! Read the full article on Friday, September 5th. Sign-up for a reminder at www.caftcad.com/bespoke-19 🦇

Image from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Costume Designer: Bernadette Croft

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From Issue 19’s Interview with the Breakdown Artist by @thegingermartini, @breakdownbadass remarks: “there is a certain amount of anatomical research you have to do. Knowing which wounds bleed the most or the fastest, which ones spurt and which ones ooze. [...]This is where the artistry comes in. Once you know enough about how certain wounds act in the body, you can approximate the outcome.”

This interview series features some of the top Breakdown Artists in the industry. With behind-the-scenes images and exclusive tips and tricks from those who’ve perfected their craft, make sure to check out these insider interviews! Read the full article on Friday, September 5th. Sign-up for a reminder at www.caftcad.com/bespoke-19 🦇

Image from Eli Roth’s Be Mine: A VR Valentine’s Slasher | Costume Designer: Bonnie Sutherland🩸

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From Issue 19’s Canadian Horror Timeline, @mariana.sandoval.costumes writes: “Costume design in horror films has always served more than an aesthetic function: it tells stories. [...] A full team of breakdown and SPFX artists, and costume design in horror films can really transform creatures into what we have only seen in our worst nightmares.”

This special timeline dives into 60 years of iconic horror films, highlighting the Canadian Costume Designers, Directors, Writers, and talent who brought them to life. Featuring custom illustrations by @glitterandgobos, you won’t want to miss this tribute to Canadian horror. Read the full article on Friday, September 5th. Sign-up for a reminder at www.caftcad.com/bespoke-19 🦇

Image from Orphan (2009) | Costume Designer: @therealantoinettemessam

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From @thecarlosrosario, Costume Designer of Alien: Romulus (2024) in conversation with @marciascott_costumedesign: “The first horror movie I remember watching was Alien. [...] I could only watch it during the day and stopped every 15 minutes to catch my breath. I couldn’t handle the feeling of pure fear as I was watching the story unfold. [...] I think it took me nearly two entire weeks to watch that movie.”

Carlos spoke to the BeSpoke team about growing up watching Alien, and later collaborating with Fede Álvarez on the iconic and beloved franchise. Read the full article on Friday, September 5th. Sign-up for a reminder at www.caftcad.com/bespoke-19 🦇

Image from Alien: Romulus, courtesy of Carlos Rosario and 20th Century Studios | Costume Designer: Carlos Rosario

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From @lindamuircostumedesign, Costume Designer of @nosferatuthefilm (2024) in conversation with @stylist_jo: “[…] Watching Bill Skarsgård in his decrepit finery in the middle of the night, just before filming the scene, was very moving. [...] Both Nicholas Hoult’s and Bill’s commitment to properly wearing and using the costuming was magical.”

Read the full feature article on Friday, September 5th. Sign-up for a reminder at www.caftcad.com/bespoke-19 🦇

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Save the date! BeSpoke Issue 19: The Horror Issue launches Friday, September 5 at 1:00 PM ET. 🦇

Sign up via the link in our bio or at www.caftcad.com/bespoke-19 to receive a reminder when it goes live. ⬆️

This issue features exclusive behind-the-scenes photography and original illustrations! Inside, you’ll also find interviews with award-winning designers and expert tips and tricks from some of the industry’s top breakdown artists.

Featuring words from:
@lindamuircostumedesign @thecarlosrosario @breakdownbadass @andrea_urra_art @anna__pantcheva @sam.breakdown @tamararigbyfunke @costumealex, custom illustrations from @glitterandgobos and more!

Special thanks to our B19 masthead:
@stylist_jo @marciascott_costumedesign @thegingermartini @mariana.sandoval.costumes @stephwereley @jennstroud2457

This issue is dedicated to the loving memory of Loretta Chin.

Image courtesy of Linda Muir from Nosferatu (2024)

#BeSpokeIssue19 #TheHorrorIssue #CostumeDesign #CAFTCAD #BeSpokeMagazine