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BeSpoke

 
 

Bespoke

BeSpoke is transitioning from a printed publication into a quarterly blog, allowing CAFTCAD to share member stories, current projects, and industry-relevant content in a more timely and accessible way. This new format creates ongoing opportunities to spotlight the work of our members, share insights from across the costume industry, and highlight upcoming CAFTCAD initiatives and events.

The BeSpoke blog will continue to feature contributions from professionals across all corners of the industry, offering diverse perspectives and behind-the-scenes insights into costume design, fabrication, and collaboration.

Advertising and sponsorship opportunities will be available throughout the year, providing businesses and corporate partners with ongoing visibility alongside original industry content.

We are also seeking writers, content creators, copy editors, and project managers interested in contributing to and shaping BeSpoke’s future. Committee members will help develop and curate content on a quarterly basis and support the evolution of this platform as an ongoing voice for the CAFTCAD community.

For more information about BeSpoke, advertising opportunities, or getting involved, please contact operations@caftcad.com.

Featured
ISSUE #19 Featuring Linda Muir Brings Nosferatu to Life Through Costume: CAFTCAD’s Jo Jin interviews the illustrious Costume Designer on last year’s box office hit, and Retro Scare with Alien’s Recent Odyssey : the design journey of CAF

ISSUE #19

Featuring Linda Muir Brings Nosferatu to Life Through Costume: CAFTCAD’s Jo Jin interviews the illustrious Costume Designer on last year’s box office hit, and Retro Scare with Alien’s Recent Odyssey: the design journey of CAFTCAD member Carlos Rosario into horror and Alien: Romulus.

Plus:
Interview with the Breakdown Artist, featuring tips and tricks from some of the best in breakdown, and the Canadian Horror Timeline with 65+ years of iconic horror thrills.

Issue #18

ISSUE #18

Featuring From the Ring to the Rink: CAFTCAD's Marcia Scott and Ginger Martini share insights on designing sports-themed projects and The Evolution of Male Athlete Style: When did athletes become fashion icons?

Plus:

Creating Iconic Mascots: A deep dive into the making of mascots and Financial Wellness: Sondra Gold, CPA, offers expertise on taking care of your finances

Issue #17

ISSUE #17

Featuring The Perils and Pleasures of Location Shooting: Real world filming with CAFTCAD Costume Designers Gersha Phillips, Anne Dixon and Carol Case and Have (Almost No) Money, Will Travel: With micro-budget shooting, ingenuity is key

Plus:

Shooting Around the World: An interview with Costume Set Supervisor Isabel Bloor and Don’t Leave Home Without Them: CAFTCAD’s Set Supervisors reveal their essential set kit items

The Stunts Issue

ISSUE #16

Featuring Making the Impossible Happen, In Style, an interview with B.C.’s Marshall Virtue and Sex on the Ceiling, the art of choreographing intimacy.

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Celebrating Our Award Winning Costume Designers, which congratulates CAFTCAD Founding Members Antoinette Messam and Luis Sequeira on their recent costume achievements.

The Special FX Issue

ISSUE #15

Featuring Unmasking the Super Suit, an interview with Arrowverse’s Maya Mani and The Cutting Edge, a reflection on Canadian special effects costuming

Plus:

An Incomplete History of Notable FX Costumes, which explores a timeline of some of the most well known FX costumes and Another Dimension a celebration of some of our CAFTCAD members FX costuming.

Life of a Costumer

ISSUE #14

Featuring The Life of a Costume, a sneak-peak into CAFTCAD's upcoming virtual exhibit and Building a Costumer, an intimate look into the challenges and rewards of growing diversity in our costume departments

Plus:

The Unknown Artist by carnival costumer Sophia Rickson and Costumers vs. COVID-19 looking at Star Trek: Discovery S3's costume department's response to COVID-19

Click the links below to download our first ever BeSpoke poster!

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The Stylist Issue

ISSUE #13

Featuring Style Council, an intimate look at the craft of Styling, Fall Forward some of CAFTCAD’s Stylists showcase of Fall/Winter trends

Plus:

A Piece of the Pie with Inclusive Stylists Toronto, Ready, Set, Go looking ahead to the Fall Movie Wardrobe Sale and a tribute to Martha Mann, one of CAFTCAD’s founding members who sadly passed away recently.

The Award's Issue

ISSUE #12

Our special CAFTCAD Awards Issue with feature article “A Life of Imagination” with Industry Icon Winner, Delphine White.

Plus:

Game Changer, The Judy and Red Carpet Review.

10th Anniversary Edition

ISSUE #11

Ten Years of CAFTCAD

Plus:

Doors Open Exhibit, Rental Run, Heavenly Bodies review and Member’s Top Ten Kit Items.

The Maker's Issue

ISSUE #10

Meet Your Maker’s: a day in the life of four industry artisans

Plus:

Talking Tailoring, Breakdown: The Art of Destruction and A Lesson in Tambour

Advertising in BeSpoke
Advertising opportunities are given to businesses and other corporate bodies in every issue of BeSpoke. For more information on advertising and rates please contact: bespoke@caftcad.com.

Contributing to BeSpoke
CAFTCAD is always looking for engaging contributors for our BeSpoke newsletter. If you are a writer or photographer, please introduce yourself with a CV, and samples of your work at: bespoke@caftcad.com.