Imagine a blue spandex suit accompanied by a red cape, a short plaid skirt matching a plaid blazer, or a pink dress complemented by a pair of pink heals and a pink handbag – whether people realize it or not, outfits stick in our memories and are usually associated with either specific characters or character types. Essentially, a costume can make or break a character in a film or play. When we think of films or plays, we immediately think of the actors and maybe even the director, but the behind-the-scenes heroes are often overlooked. Costume designers are a vital part of bringing a story to life, and it takes a lot of meticulous research and precious time to facilitate in portraying each and every individual character of a story. “Careful costume choices determine whether or not the story is believable. Audiences are a lot smarter than we give them credit,” commented British-Egyptian costume designer Dina El-Aziz. “It’s all subjective of course, but if the clothing doesn’t line up with the character’s personality or circumstance, an audience could easily disconnect,” she explains. After having completed her studies at the American…
Meet the Egyptian Costume Designer Dressing Actors Across NYC’s Arts Scene
March 26, 2020
