Making tutu’s for professional ballet companies and other behind the scene peeks

I worked in theater and costumes BM (before marriage) and one of my favorite jobs was at the Pacific Northwest Ballet Company in Seattle, WA.  I loved being back stage watching the ballerinas dance and hearing their shoes strike the stage. I was enthralled with the dancers during warm up and, completely entranced as I watch them dance en pointe.  I worked up in the … Continue reading Making tutu’s for professional ballet companies and other behind the scene peeks

Born on this day – William Travilla Costume Designer

William Travilla, known simply Travilla was  born on March 22, 1920. Multiple Oscar and Emmy nominee and one time Academy Award  winner for the Adventures of Don Juan. Travilla is probably best known for dressing Marilyn Monroe.  He designed  the iconic  white dress in Seven Year Itch as well as  the costumes for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and How To Marry A Millionaire.(For a fascinating look … Continue reading Born on this day – William Travilla Costume Designer