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wildimagination2003
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wildimagination2003 asked in Arts & HumanitiesVisual ArtsPhotography · 5 months ago

UK only. How exactly might I hire a specific 'genre' of 1950s womens' fashion for a handful of personal portfolio photo shoots?

I'm looking at the feasibility of doing some medium format film (Hasselblad, Rolleiflex, Mamiya etc) photoshoots with models wearing elegant hired / rented-out clothes that are specifically from the 1950s. 

If you know where I can hire (or even borrow, with any luck) clothes like this, please let me know! UK only. Thank you! Oh and yes, I am open to photographing women who have their own 1950s fashion attire too of course. 

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 months ago

    find a costume supplier

    call a local theatre they may know some

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 months ago

    First Google search:

    https://www.angels.co.uk/

  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 months ago

    A quick internet search for "costume rentals UK" will give you plenty of places to choose from.

  • Iridflare
    Lv 7
    5 months ago

    Try contacting your local amdram groups - I'd expect them to know all the local costumiers.  

    <edit>

    Now that I think about it, why restrict yourself to amateur groups?  Have a talk with the wardrobe departments at your local theatres.

  • Rick
    Lv 7
    5 months ago

    I have a friend who ONLY does modeling like 'old' pin-up pics, and she's got a whole wardrobe to match ........

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