Conscious Costume

Conscious Costume Envisioning a world where human art and consumption are in harmony with the other communities and the natural world rather than extractive and exploitative.

Are you attending the symposium next week? Do you have questions about sustainability in costume art?Come see us at the...
05/30/2026

Are you attending the symposium next week?
Do you have questions about sustainability in costume art?

Come see us at the marketplace on June 1 & 2! We’ll be there to chat about sustainable sourcing, discuss fabric scrap recycling strategies, and show off our new online exchange platform.

We will be closed for appointments AND office hours from June 1 to June 9! If you have returns due during that period, y...
05/27/2026

We will be closed for appointments AND office hours from June 1 to June 9! If you have returns due during that period, you should have received an email with a complimentary extension.

Kristen will be at the Costume Society of America Symposium in the marketplace so come say hi if you will be there!

In a time of stagnant budgets, rising costs, inequality, and climate disasters, material sharing offers a solution to th...
05/25/2026

In a time of stagnant budgets, rising costs, inequality, and climate disasters, material sharing offers a solution to these compounding crises. Join us to discuss your own material sharing strategies, solutions, and challenges. Learn more about Conscious Costume's new online exchange platform as a potential solution to sharing costumes, resources, and materials to make a more affordable, accessible, and sustainable costume community. https://consciouscostume.mysharetribe.com/

A specialty session for the American Theatrical Costume Association
Tuesday May 24
4:00-5:30 PM Eastern

Sign up on the specialty sessions sheet! DM us if you need details and we can direct you!

We love getting new toys! Thank you to for donating these beautiful gowns from Amadeus designed by and photographed b...
05/23/2026

We love getting new toys! Thank you to for donating these beautiful gowns from Amadeus designed by and photographed by Michael Brosilow. We also got a large box of shoes and some beautiful stays.

Book your appointment now to check out these and other costumes from top tier theatres across Chicago and beyond.

Have materials you'd like to donate? Here's what we're always looking for and will accept free of charge, year round:
Well constructed period garments of all eras, particularly Regency Era
Well constructed or in good shape vintage
Plus size costumes of any era
2 and 3 piece matched suits
Matched sets of costumes for any era

05/19/2026

We're the stock for companies that don't have a stock. The resource for the resource less. Members even get access to sliding scale pricing!
Located in Chicago but we ship nationwide!

05/12/2026

Thank you so much to the for recognizing our work. It was a joy to be among such amazing theatre artists last night from every generation, called it "a night of a thousand hugs" and that could not be more accurate.

We dedicate this award to everyone who has had the courage to be different. To the people who have been our supporters over the years, thank you for your belief in us. To those still on the fence, I cannot emphasize enough that this resource will go away if we don't have help, please join us so we can reuse another 14 tons of textiles.
A short list of members, clients, and supporters:


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And so so so many others. Thank you thank you thank you!

Conscious Costume will be closed for office hours on Monday, May 11 to celebrate the ! Please make an appointment if yo...
05/10/2026

Conscious Costume will be closed for office hours on Monday, May 11 to celebrate the ! Please make an appointment if you need to pull or return costumes this week.

Thanks and we hope to see you at the awards! Both Emma and Kristen will be attending.

Burlesque (and Circus!) Yard Sale by A unique opportunity to buy glittering gear, epic costume jewelry, props, and more...
05/07/2026

Burlesque (and Circus!) Yard Sale by
A unique opportunity to buy glittering gear, epic costume jewelry, props, and more! All genders ages 18+ welcome, sizes 0-###L & free size
Burlesque, circus, and variety performers of all genders offer well-cared-for, second-hand costumes, props, accessories & more. Sizes 00 to 5XL with many free-size items available.
Vendors vary daily, we are currently only slated to vend on Friday, May 8th.
Timed entry required due to high demand and limited space. Walk-ups accepted if occupancy allows.
Prices range from deep discount ($) to high-end vintage resale ($$$$).
Free item table with new items added each day.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/burlesque-and-circus-yard-sale-tickets-1985737447159

05/05/2026

The Met Gala is for the rich but Conscious Costume is for the people.
Watch the whole thing because I hate doing videos and you can see a minute where I clearly forget my next line. 😂

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Chicago, IL
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