The designer behind Miss Norway’s wild outfit wasn’t surprised by the attention. “The original plan was to make noise.”
Tag: Costumes
Before Berlin’s Cowboys Are Booted Off Their Land, One Final Hoedown
The town looks straight out of the Wild West, with saloons, sheriffs and cowboy hats galore, but in this endangered patch of the American frontier, everyone is speaking German.
How Lisa Laurén’s Artsy Childhood Inspires Her Sought-After Animal Heads
A sought-after textile artist applies a can-do spirit from her artsy childhood in a Swedish commune to creating animal costume heads for performers. They cost from $2,500 to $3,500.
Con Artists Scamming London Tourists Meet Their Match: Batman and Robin
The police shared video of an unconventional tactic that led to two arrests in London: Going undercover as superheroes.
China’s Latest Security Target: Halloween Partygoers
Last year, the Shanghai government said Halloween celebrations were a sign of “cultural tolerance.” This year, the police rounded up people in costume.
Tips to Reduce Halloween Waste
We’ve got tips to make the holiday more sustainable, and maybe more fun, too.
Shanghai’s Halloween Party, a Rare Chance for Chinese to Vent in Style
Thousands paraded the streets in creative, joyful and provocative costumes in a four-day celebration of a city returning to life.
Mexico’s Scary Dancing Nun, “La Monja de la Feria,” Is a Video Sensation
“La Monja de la Feria,” a scary nun character, has delighted and unsettled millions with popular videos that showcase her dance moves atop a fair ride. But why is this peculiar scene so popular?
Ghostly Presence
In a time when everything’s gone virtual, Halloween costumes represent an old-fashioned commitment to the physical world.
A Dusty Fast-Food Costume Sets Off a Very Canadian Bidding War
The government of Alberta is auctioning off an adult-size suit shaped like a donair, a uniquely Canadian take on the gyro and doner kebab that is a beloved late-night staple in Nova Scotia.