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What is the difference between fashion design and costume design?

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What is the difference between fashion design and costume design?
The difference between fashion design and costume design is the end goal of the design process. Fashion design is the term for creating apparel, accessories, bags, shoes and jewelry intended for people to wear in their everyday lives for casual, work and special occasions. Costume design focuses on creating similar items for performers to wear during theatrical and other stage productions, television shows and films. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel and accessories.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
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Fendi Baguette Shoulder Bag - Gold Lace Limited Edition with Crystal Buckle
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
This Fendi Baguette shoulder bag is a rare limited edition piece from the early 2000s, crafted in Italy. The bag features a shimmering gold lace overlay, a statement crystal buckle c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Chanel coat with camellia Like new
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Coat , Chanel Boutique long jacket in black color Round neck, 4 pockets Button closure Bordeaux Camellia Brooch Wool composition with silk interior, ideal for all seasons Fine fabri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Coats and Outerwear

Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
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1980s American Evening Gowns

1970s Arnold Scaasi Off-Shoulder Rhinestone Embellished Velvet Bell Skirt Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Arnold Scaasi Off-Shoulder Rhinestone Embellished Velvet Bell Skirt Gown: Boned bodice with slightly ruched silk jersey off-the-shoulder broad band neckline with dropped but fi...
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1970s American Evening Gowns

1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mod Mini Shift Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mini Shift Dress: This stunning and iconic 60s Mod silhouette is amplified by a stellar fabric in a floral ribbon embellished pattern...
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Lloyd Klein Black Silk Jersey Cut out gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lloyd Klein Black silk jersey cut out cross cross back gown with tag $5900 Cut out back with bugle beads straps. size: 8
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Early 2000s European Formal Gowns

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