RxAG Costumes
What’s it like to make 75 costumes from scratch?
Behind every drop dead gorgeous outfit you see at RxAG’s performance is an untold story. Therein lies a rigorous creative process, several revisions, countless hours and multiple pairs of passionate hands at work. Could you imagine what it’s like to create these designs from scratch? If you’re even the slightest bit curious about how it’s done, read on to pry into the minds of RxAG Costumes talented designers.
What were the challenges faced?
With the combined effort of the costumes comm, there were several rounds of prototyping and drafting. It wasn’t as straightforward as seeing which costume looked best aesthetically. Above all else, dancers had to be able to move well, rather than creating the most eye-catching costume. The feel of the fabrics and how see-through they were were among the other considerations. Finding that balance between functionality and aesthetic was one of the more interesting aspects of the designing process.
Iterations and more iterations
Only the street jazz outfit remained almost the same as the original draft but everything else changed a lot. Just look at how different the prototypes are!
Improving day by day.
At the end of the day,
The best feeling in the world would probably have to be getting that A after working yourself to the bone for finals, but it all comes down to seeing all your hard work pay off. And I’m sure that’s how all the Costumes members felt on RxAG D-day, seeing their fellow coursemates slay in those fabulous outfits made with their very hands. There’s no way I could capture their entire journey in these few paragraphs. You just had to be there yourself to feel the passion and dedication. I sure am excited to see the next batch of designs in next year’s RxAG. Do you have any ideas?
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