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Costume design

Scope note

Designing clothing, accessories, and ensembles intended to create an appearance characteristic of a particular period, person, place, or thing, especially (but not exclusively) for theatrical performances. For the design of clothing and accessories for personal wear, use "fashion design."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000163423

Broader Terms used

design (discipline)

Created

13yrs ago

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