in costume
idiom
: wearing a costume
If all the actors are in costume, we're ready to begin.
The waiters were all in ancient Roman costume.
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These record-breaking numbers translate directly into economic opportunities for the region, especially for millennial entrepreneurs carving out a niche in costume design, event production, and hospitality services.
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Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
With a background in costume design and having worked on Broadway as an assistant to legendary theatrical milliner Rodney Gordon—designing hats and accessories for iconic shows like Phantom of the Opera—drama has always been an integral part of Moore’s design aesthetic.
—Morgan Evans, Vogue, 3 May 2025
Meanwhile, Paul Tazewell broke barriers in costume design, winning for his work on Wicked—a first for a Black male designer in the category.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
He was also named one of Variety’s 10 artisans to watch in costume design, and was honored with the Variety Artisan Award in costume design at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
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Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
With a background in costume design and having worked on Broadway as an assistant to legendary theatrical milliner Rodney Gordon—designing hats and accessories for iconic shows like Phantom of the Opera—drama has always been an integral part of Moore’s design aesthetic.
—Morgan Evans, Vogue, 3 May 2025
Meanwhile, Paul Tazewell broke barriers in costume design, winning for his work on Wicked—a first for a Black male designer in the category.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
He was also named one of Variety’s 10 artisans to watch in costume design, and was honored with the Variety Artisan Award in costume design at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
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“In costume.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20costume. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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