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Costume Making

Creating authentic costumes for stage and screen, designed for performance durability and rich in creative detail, bringing characters to life.

Amédine Bello’s expertise blends traditional techniques with innovative practices, crafting costumes that are both historically accurate and durable, tailored to the unique demands of each performance.

Crafting for Performance Adaptation and Sustainability

At the heart of our costume making is a commitment to sustainability and adaptability. We carefully consider each costume’s lifecycle, from initial sketches to final performances. Our research into historical contexts informs our craftsmanship, ensuring every stitch honours the past while serving present needs. Guided by the designer’s vision, our process is finely tuned to accommodate artists’ specific needs, ensuring timely and effective alterations that respect both the garment’s heritage and the artist’s requirements. This approach results in costumes that are not just garments, but enduring pieces of art.

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Costume Making for Stage

Stage costumes demand a blend of artistic vision and practicality. Our comprehensive process, from initial consultation to final fitting, prioritises both. We infuse historical knowledge with modern innovation, ensuring each costume enhances the narrative and supports the performer’s movement. Our experience with leading theatrical institutions infuses our work with an understanding of the unique demands of stage performances. The costumes we create are not just garments; they’re integral components of the storytelling, enhancing each performance with their visual elegance and practicality.

Credit: ROH, Photographer: Tristram Kenton, Costume Designer: Ilona Karas, Artist: Pretty Yende (as Gilda)
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Director: Stuart Brennan, Costume Designer: Cecile Mai

Costume Making for Screen

Our approach to costume making for the screen blends artistic vision with the technical demands of film and television. We understand that each costume must stand up to the scrutiny of the camera, combining historical authenticity with contemporary adaptability. From drafting patterns to the final stitch, our process is tailored to meet the unique challenges of screen productions. Working closely with directors and actors, we create garments that withstand the rigours of shooting while enhancing the visual storytelling.

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"What sets Amédine apart is not only her technical expertise but also her exceptional interpersonal skills. Throughout our collaboration, she consistently ensured that I felt comfortable and confident in the costumes she designed and altered. Her ability to listen attentively and translate ideas into reality is a testament to her professionalism and dedication to her craft."

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About Amédine Bello

At Amédine Bello, we specialise in bespoke dress and costume making, blending traditional skills with contemporary design and a strong commitment to sustainability. Our expertise spans from creating elegant wedding dresses to elaborate stage and screen costumes, each piece tailored to individual specifications. From the initial concept to material selection, we adapt designs to enhance natural features, employing various techniques for a balanced silhouette. Our commitment to quality is paramount, reflected in our work with prestigious institutions like the Royal Opera House. We ensure that every garment, be it a wedding dress or a stage costume, is comfortable, stylish, and finished with meticulous attention to detail.

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