craft lake city is an arts non-profit that produces an annual outdoor alternative arts festival in salt lake city , utah , held every second weekend in august .

the festival features do it yourself ( diy ) items like silk-screened posters , reconstructed clothing , knitted items , jewelry and other arts and crafts along with live entertainment that includes craft demonstrations , street performers and musical acts , and local food vendors .

craft lake city received their nonprofit 501 c-3 status in 2011 .

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the craft lake city diy festival is held at gallivan center ( 239 main st . , salt lake city ) , on
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craft lake city was modeled after national alternative craft festivals such as the renegade craft fair and the bazaar bizarre , festivals that feature eclectic creations . while few colleges or universities offer technical degrees in craft techniques such as zine or collage printing , that ' s the appeal of crafts and what the festival aimed to capitalize on , moses said .
for immediate release : mar . 1 craft lake city , the temporary museum of permanent change and the center for the living city announce open applications for local artists for the spring 2017 celebration of the hand exhibition .
halen seevinck prints on a bag using yudu personal screen printer at the gallivan center in salt lake city saturday .
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visit the craft lake city parenting lounge for a quiet and comfortable place to nurse , change your baby , or just catch your breath . the parenting lounge is located behind the main stage .
the goal of celebration of the hand is to engage citizens and visitors by enlivening downtown salt lake city and creating a walkable outdoor gallery that showcases the work of local artisans , including those who have participated in craft lake city’s annual diy festival . the exhibition makes use of eight permanent , adjacent plakats that are installed along the downtown salt lake sidewalks . each plakat is approximately 4′ x 9′ in size .
so is craft lake city honoring its mission “to educate , promote , and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the utah arts community through science , technology , and art” ? definitely , yes .
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the center for the living city , in collaboration with craft lake city and the temporary museum of permanent change , curates this seasonally rotating outdoor art exhibition for the salt lake community . the exhibits feature visually inspiring and interactive artwork meant to engage viewers and passersby , and provide the local artisan community a venue to showcase their talent and contribute to the city’s cultural enhancement . the artists build upon jane jacobs’ ideas of self - organized city planning in their work , as they design opportunities for animating the evolving cultural district of downtown salt lake city . the exhibit allows the public a firsthand experience of jane jacobs’ vision of self - organized urbanism as the plakat artisans contribute to the city landscape and essentially become city builders themselves . if you are interested in learning more about jane jacobs’ work , visit the center for the living city’s website : urltoken
for the spring 2017 exhibition , on display marchjune 2017 , craft lake city invites artists to visually tell a personal story about a time when they confronted a fear and conquered it . the spring 2017 exhibit will be on display march through june 2017 .
craft lake city is accepting submissions for both 2d and 3d works . artists will be paid a $ 150 stipend and must supply their own materials and supplies . as part of the application process , artists are required to submit a concept sketch for approval .
about craft lake city : craft lake city is a 501 - c3 charitable organization . our mission is to educate , promote and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the utah arts community through science , technology and art . in an effort to keep the community active , educated and aware of local diy culture , craft lake city hosts monthly workhops , gallery shows , fundraisers and an annual festival to promote regional spending with independent artisans and businesses . the 2017 diy festival will be held at the gallivan center , 239 s . main street , on friday , aug . 1 from 5 p . m . to 10 p . m . ; saturday , aug . 12 from noon to 10 p . m . ; and sunday , aug . 13 from noon to 7 p . m .
at the gallivan center saturday more than 75 artists and crafters from across the beehive state presented their wares to the public and provided helpful tips and tricks , so any homebody could do the same . while craft festivals elicit thought bubbles in the shape of scrap books and quilts , products on display at craft lake city shook up existing stereotypes and added some flavor to the formula .
there ' s a real misconception when people talk crafts , they think of knitting and scrapbooking , but crafts can be young and fun ,
said jeanette moses , managing editor of salt lake underground magazine , the host of craft lake city .
this is about people making goods that people want to buy and have because they were made by people they can know .
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kid row is a space at the craft lake city diy festival especially for local youth artisans ages 14 and younger to sell , promote and exhibit their work . kid row debuted at the 2017 diy festival and featured 26 youth artisans vending items such as coloring books , jewelry , toys , and more .
the city library has a long history of supporting the arts through a program of changing exhibits . these exhibits expose thousands of salt lake city residents to a wide variety of art media , including paintings , watercolors , drawings , collage , photography , and sculpture .
you can’t exactly say that the craft lake city diy festival created the do - it - yourself culture in salt lake city , because , after all , the state’s pioneers and forebears have historically been crafty by nature and have had a knack for that of the hand - made . it’s a bit like the chicken and the egg conundrum . the summer festival , however , has certainly been pivotal in creating a modern - day marketplace and collaborative center for diy artisans and engineers — one that’s vital for several reasons .
the salt lake city film festival could be a beloved institution in the making . festival directors chris bradshaw and matt whittaker put on the first annual festival this august . hosting movies at the tower theatre , the main library , and the u . of u . fort douglas post theatre , the salt lake city film festival reminds locals that film festivals do not need glittery hollywood stars to promote great independent films .
note that , in this mostly christian city , some shops close on sundays .
brown had visited craft festivals such as the renegade craft fair and bazaar bizarre , and she thought that a diy festival would not only fit well in utah , but that it would help the local arts thrive . so , she took matters into her own hands .
lastly , points five and eleven address whether the city has a downtown and craft breweries . an obvious and distinct downtown is necessary because it is considered the “bones” of the city , the reflection of everything the area represents and stands for . its appearance and functionality matter , and salt lake city has , in my opinion , one of the nicest downtowns i’ve ever seen . it’s clean , airy , has great proximity to everything ( mountains , resorts , recreation , freeways , other major state cities , etc . ) , and is well - organized and managed . craft breweries matter as an indicator of entrepreneurship and appeal to young people . utah , as of now , has more than ten craft breweries , which my twenty - year - old self hears are pretty great .
craft lake city founder and executive director angela brown — also the publisher of salt lake underground aka slug , a music and action - sports zine — launched the event eight years ago because of two important reasons : she observed that talented artists were leaving town in troves for more lucrative artistic opportunities in cities like portland , ore . , and seattle , wash . ; they had good reason to , because it was exceedingly difficult to make a living as an artist in the beehive state .
kuching is the capital and largest city of the east malaysian state of sarawak and the district of kuching , as well as the largest city on the island of borneo .
everywhere you turn in salt lake city—especially during the warm nights of summer—someone is screening film for the public , for free . take the friday night flicks series , which highlights a different salt lake city park each week during its summer stint . then there’s the sundance outdoor film series down at the gallivan . or , for year - round fun , there are the multiple film series housed at the main library including science films , foreign films and even senior movie afternoons .
one can enjoy sightseeing of kuching city at various locations . what is unique of kuching city in sightseers ' eyes is how the skycrapers built in the vicinity of lush green jungles .
fish feeding . if you love feeding fish , try bring those fish food at the lake of sarawak state library , also at the friendship garden .
utah shakespeare festival , pirates of the caribbean : curse of the black pearl in concert , salt lake acting co . : saturday’s voyeur 2018 and more .
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as the population of salt lake city becomes more diverse , the need for materials in other languages has steadily increased . this area provides books , magazines , and newspapers in 25 languages , and language study materials for people learning english as well as those learning other languages .
[ fallows ] suggests that the appearance of a craft brewery is one effect of community health—but i’d argue that it’s at least in part the cause of a community’s vitality .
a place to relax with a cup of coffee was one of the most requested services by the public . the city library is pleased to be able to provide this space next to the browsing library where you can enjoy a drink or snack from the salt lake roasting company .
whether you’ve been quilling for years or are just getting started , lake city craft company is a complete resource . with our tools and your creativity , there’s no limit to what you can make . in our online store you’ll find kits , books , paper , tools and more , we even post free patterns once in a while . plus , as quilling enthusiasts ourselves , we’re always glad to answer your questions and point you in the right direction .
“we are happy to be here in san bernardino and other brewers who questioned whether our town is a craft beer town , have found out they were wrong , ” sutfin said .
in the harmons vip lounge at the center of the festival action , you’ll enjoy food prepared by harmons’ chefs , craft cocktails , foodie demos , pairings and more ! stay tuned for more information .
pullman kuching , 1a jalan mathies , ☎ + 60 82 222888 [ 60 ] . pullman kuching is the newest addition to the 5 - stars international brand in the city . located in the heart of kuching on top of the hill at jalan mathies , pullman kuching offers astonishing panoramic view of the city and the sarawak river . the hotel is adjacent to a two storey city life - style shopping centre “hills shopping mall” and within walking distance to commercial centre and city attractions .
let your kids get their inner crafter out at the children’s area , which hosts make - and - take art projects , a bounce house , a craft - food project , and other interactive activities .
pusat kemahiran seni , sarawak cultural village , [ 30 ] . a traditional sarawakian dancing class is available at the centre , also lessons in playing traditional musical instruments like sape and craft lesson for beginners .
find books , music , movies and more in the city library ' s collection that would be of interest to adults .
it’s vintage harris , a rowdy epic about a reporter called vicious , played by x96´s bill allred , running around salt lake city trying to save the world from bigfoot . in harris’ world , the idiots run the asylum and the intelligent are brain - washed by tv . which sounds about right . harris is currently deep into internet tv , so
chris craft catalina , 305 chevy motor ( rebuilt ) inboard , shaft driven , 28 foot . $ 9 , 500 . 00 or best offer serious inquiries only . call 738 - 9143 . or 333 - 1648 .
32 ft chris craft stinger . twin 454 chevrolet ( mercruiser ) @ 330 hp each . borg warner reverse gears and trs ( mercruiser ) drives , counter rotating with a stainless tie bar . stainless steel props . . .
older model chris craft speedboat . boat needs a new drivers seat . other than that everything runs perfectly . boat will need to be serviced for summer use as it is still winterized . boat is 17 feet . . .
[ fallows ] mentions that the mayor of greenville , sc pointed out how many languages are heard on the sidewalks in that city , which is something i’ve often commented on in my articles about our city . i think the frequency of just that is increasing in knoxville .
in kuching , you can enjoy various sightseeing activities . among them are visiting museums , sightseeing of kuching city and sightseeing for nature lovers .
some craft brewers are not as small and craft - ish as you think , according to this list of corporate ownership of “crafty” brews , from men’s journal . this is a complicated subject — if we were describing it in beer ( or wine ) tasting terms , we could even say it was “layered” and “complex” ! a shift in ownership to a much larger parent company makes a brewery less “local , ” by definition . it doesn’t necessarily make it bad .
there is definitely no better way to see the sights of kuching city than by bicycle . you don ' t have to be lance armstrong to take a full day bicycle tour of the city . roads in kuching are adequate for moving around by bicycle . bicycling is a healthy and budget conscious way to explore the city and it enables you to explore and see things you simply cannot achieve by walking or taking the bus .
the main bus terminal in kuching is located opposite the old mosque near the old city center . all the buses listed below leaves from here .
kuching is unusually pedestrian - friendly for a malaysian city , with tree - lined sidewalks and pedestrian crossings , and the city core is compact enough to cover on foot . good walks include the kuching waterfront and the pedestrian shopping street of jalan india ( kuching ' s little india ) .
starbucks , plaza merdeka ( city center ) , inside kuching international airport , next to kfc ; and inside the spring . another popular franchise .
ariva gateway kuching , 9 jl bukit mata . ☎ + 60 82 250958 [ 59 ] . comfortable serviced - apartments in the city centre .
the limetree hotel [ 50 ] , 50 room & suites boutique hotel in city centre adjacent to chinatown and min away from the waterfront and malls .
a follow - up article by tanner is here , making the case that salt lake city stands up well on an official 11 - point checklist for civic success . no offense meant ! we have another season of reporting - travel coming up this summer and fall and might be in the vicinity . meanwhile i salute the spirit with which tanner closes out her series , especially the wry final line .
about the temporary museum of permanent change : the temporary museum of permanent change is a community based , participatory project that uses the ever - changing development processes underway in salt lake city as catalysts to animate city life . the museum engages a variety of audiences using a collaborative , multidisciplinary approach that includes performance art and video production , visual art , urban archaeology , anthropology , local history , existing businesses and ongoing deconstruction and construction processes as spectacles for people of all ages . together these elements provide teachable moments in our efforts to manage and celebrate change . this museum has no specific address . rather it is a construction of ideas , installations and illuminations that comprise a new way of seeing our city .
posting for my father . will have more pictures available later . it ' s a 1979 chris craft , 30 feet long and 9 ' 6
wide . twin sbc chevy v8 , starboard engine is brand new this spring . transmissions are . . .
sarawak transport company ( stc ) - these green and beige stc buses mainly serve downtown and along the protocol roads leading southbound out of the city centre .
until now , i’ve always considered myself on good terms with the “ crossroads of the west , ” also known as slc . since my first visit there on a boy scout trip , i’ve returned many times . my wife deb and i have put in visiting stints at both brigham young university , in provo , and at the university of utah , in salt lake city itself . it’s a great place !
located on pei . . 1995 chris craft 21 concept . 21ft , 5 . 0 volvo penta , efficient engine good on fuel . sx drive . 4 blade prop . 670hr . cuddy with removable toilet . rear fresh water shower . in floor . . .
26 ' 1985 chris - craft stinger . has 454 mercruiser engine . bravo 1 out drive . stainless steel prop . thru hull exhaust . custom candy apple red paint job . boat is located in pei . $ 7000 obo . call or text . . .
feeling intimidated by the diy festival application process ? we’re here to help ! application assistance days are open to anyone who would like assistance when applying for the diy festival . craft lake city staff are on hand to help answer questions and make the process painless . additionally , we provide free professional photography services to help you show your work at its best . our photographers will help stage and photograph your items , and will provide you with a handful of professional quality photos that are yours to keep and use at no cost . no appointment is necessary—just show up at any of the following scheduled application assistance days at public libraries . we recommend applying early to avoid the last minute rush .
the craft lake city diy festival is an outdoor event . therefore , the weather , especially in the month of august , can vary by day , including unforeseen storms , wind and other adverse weather patterns . the diy festival will take place rain or shine . no refunds will be provided due to inclement weather or other acts of god that may take place during the festival weekend . unfortunately , pets will not be allowed at the diy festival , except for service dogs . if you do attend with a service dog you may be approached and asked about your service companion . we do love our furry friends , but we ask that you please leave them at home due to venue rules and regulations . thank you !
the city library ' s creative lab provides a space with dedicated equipment and software to create , edit , and convert digital media projects including , but not limited to , video , audio , photography , and 3d modeling . the creative lab is intended for individuals or small groups and provides the community with access to technology resources that they may not otherwise have . the creative lab requires users to have a current basic or expanded salt lake city public library card in good standing ; however , a library card is not required in order to attend creative lab classes . all equipment is for use solely within the creative lab .
political rhetoric suggesting that the country is on the verge of collapse , and meanwhile a city - by - city , person - by - person sense that the apocalypse is still quite some distance away — yes indeed ! that sounds very much like the country my wife deb and i have been reporting on and trying to describe in our pages .
members of san bernardino’s “generation now” last year . the nyt has a story about work they and others are doing to improve a hard - pressed city . ( deborah fallows )
padungan road is in the city centre , in the chinatown area . there are a handful of bars along this stretch that mainly cater to the working - class yuppie crowd .
is utah’s largest local - centric , three - day arts festival , with over 250 local artisans , diy engineers , vintage vendors , and craft food creators , the google fiber stem building , two stages of music and dance performances , local food trucks , and approximately 20 , 000 attendees .
kuching has often been declared as one of the cleanest cities in asia and still can hold the record for the cleanest city in malaysia . the air pollution is minimum , while the sarawak river is constantly being cleared from rubbish . some part of the city might be a little bit dirty and messy . however , tourists spots are always being maintained clean .
medan raya complex , located at petra jaya . originally planned as the state government administrative centre with a dual - carriageway boulevard linking the kuching north city hall and wisma bapa malaysia , currently just having one building on the site called baitul makmur , which houses four state ministries . this area is perfect for jogging , walking and sightseeing of romantic ( sometimes erotic ) couples . a man - made lake lies in the centre of the complex , where locals usually race their rc speed boats after office hours , much to the annoyance of anyone living within the radius of a kilometre . at night , the fine stretch of road crossing the lake often becomes an illegal dragstrip . come at the wrong time and the long arm of the law awaits you . be warned .
link . kuching civic centre 22f , jl . budaya [ 35 ] . located 22 stories up the civic centre ( press level 2 in the lift ) . its very posh , classy , and expensive - but has stunning 360⁰ views of kuching city . you will need to grab a taxi to get here as it is located outside of the city centre .
according to santiago calatrava , the quadracci pavilion’s design “responds to the culture of the lake : the sailboats , the weather , the sense of motion and change . ” and “in the crowning element of the brise soleil , ” he stated , “the building’s form is at once formal ( completing the composition ) , functional ( controlling the level of light ) , symbolic ( opening to welcome visitors ) , and iconic ( creating a memorable image for the museum and the city ) . ”
windhover hall is the grand reception hall and among the pavilion’s many architectural highlights . complete with flying buttresses , pointed arches , ribbed vaults , and a central nave topped by a 90 - foot - high glass roof , it is calatrava’s interpretation of a gothic cathedral . an average - sized , two - story family home would fit comfortably inside it . the hall’s chancel is shaped like the prow of a ship , with floor - to - ceiling windows looking over lake michigan . adjoining the central hall are two tow - arched promenades , the baumgartner galleria and schroeder galleria , with expansive views of the lake and downtown .
on this front i think our mayor has been particularly keen in welcoming everyone and framing that into city policy . our state and county doesn’t always help matters . i’m thinking of incidents like sheriff jj jones threatening to “stack immigrants like cord wood , ” in jail . that doesn’t help . still , in speaking specifically of the city , i think we do well on this variable .
the other is the opening of a craft brewery in san bernardino : brew rebellion , which three days ago had its grand opening in what was once the commissary of the former norton air force base , now san bernardino international airport . the san bernardino sun wrote all about it here . as the sun story said :
kuching park hotel . lot 606 pandungan rd . ☎ + 60 82 239 888 , [ 49 ] . a standard 2 - 3 star hotel located a short drive away from the city centre .
getting there / away : kuching city is about 20 minutes away by taxi . purchase a fixed fare rate , rm26 , from the taxi coupon stand just outside arrivals . your pre - paid taxi can take you directly to your hotel or intended destination in kuching city . ignore the touts , even if they show you price lists . from the city , you can get a private vehicle for around rm20 or catch a mini bus ( rm7 . 99 for tune guests ) ; rm10 for others . must be booked at least one day in advance leaving hourly from 8 : 30am - evening .
the old bus company ' chin lian long ' has been taken over by city public link [ 22 ] . you wouldn ' t miss it because it is bright green and you notice it frequently plying around kuching city . the old rickety stage buses has been wiped out by the government in 2009 . with these new buses , traveling around kuching city has become more comfortable now . perhaps , the only downside would be the waiting time for a bus . frequency is about 30 mins and the fare ranges from rm1 . 80 to rm2 . 30 depends on the number of stops you are taking and you paid on the bus .
city weekly once again honors some of the finest work by local painters , actors , dancers , comedians , writers , craftspeople , filmmakers and more , in addition to the many people who support that work through their efforts .
nighttime photo of the liberty bridge , over the reedy river , in downtown greenville , south carolina . this was the focus of a long struggle to revive the city’s downtown . ( rosales and partners / wikimedia commons . )
petra jaya transport - these white buses with red , yellow and black striped livery serve the outskirts of kuching city north ( routes ending at damai and bako ) and also the kuching - kota sentosa - kota samarahan route .
here are two positive recent stories about the city . one , in the nyt , covers the group generation now ( which we’ve frequently written about ) , plus others active in public arts as part of san bernardino’s civic revival .
plaza merdeka , [ 32 ] , 88 pearl street ( in the city center , near chinatown ) . multi storey modern shopping mall with parkson department store , lots of international brand shops , supermarket , food court , fast food outlets and starbucks
i mention it now on general principles , and because its site now features an interesting piece by jeff alworth , author of the beer bible , extending my premise that craft breweries have become a no - joke indicator of larger civic revival . this is how he explains it , in a way that rings absolutely true to what my wife deb and i have seen from georgia to california to mississippi to minnesota :
as we’ve described in previous visits and in the latest article , duluth , minnesota , has gone from being a grain , timber , and ore metropolis of yesteryear , plus model for zenith city in sinclair lewis’s babbitt , to being a center of aerospace tech , health care , and outdoors - tourism . early this month cirrus aircraft , main player in the regional aerospace business , announced an expansion that will bring 150 additional manufacturing jobs in the city , for a total of 825 inside duluth .
the plazas , water features , and gardens of the main library are designed in the same spirit of other great public spaces—a place to meet friends , relax with a book , watch a concert , participate in a debate , or celebrate the city .
i’ve met the mayor of knoxville , madeline rogero , and agree about what she is trying to do in the city . we’ll try to take a closer look soon . ( thanks to knoxville resident and longtime friend neil mcbride for the tip . )
matang transport company ( mtc ) - these orange and beige mtc buses serve the kuching - matang road and suburban settlements along the northern bank of the sarawak river . this company is the only one not included in the kuching city bus services consortium .
as of september 2016 uber can be used in kuching . simply download the app . expect responsible fares . a 15 minute ride from airport to city center costs less than rm10 . however you can also use the app ' s fare estimate feature .
sarawak state library ( pustaka negeri ) , petra jaya , near to masjid jamek . for sightseeing purpose , visitors can opt for aerobic sessions hosted every afternoon at the library compound . the lake in front of the library is the most suitable place for aquatic lovers . a lot of fishes from different species are bred here . they normally get foods from the visitors , so bring your fish food or breads here .
the city library ' s audiovisual collection , including cds , dvds , and more , houses the most popular items in the library , according to circulation statistics . three small rooms in the audiovisual area allow patrons to preview these materials before checking them out .
if you are looking for an authentic experience in borneo jungle without having to go far from kuching city , check this out ! the company work closely with the locals in padawan region to share about their natural backyards , culture and tradition straight to you .
sidewalk cafe , green heights ( towards airport , on the right - hand side of the bdc flyover / roundabout ) . alfresco style western food away from the city near the airport . its only open in the evenings till late and is popular with locals .
about the center for living city : the center for the living city ‘s purpose is to expand the understanding of the complexity of contemporary urban life and through it , promote increased civic engagement among people who care deeply for their communities . the center provides portals for community engagement through the lens of urban ecology to further the understanding of the interconnected human and ecological systems in our communities . our multi - disciplinary approach to community engagement is applied through educational programs , collaborative projects , fellowships , on - line portals , workshops and publications .
crown square , towards pending , opposite hock lee centre . a medium - sized , newly refurbished shopping mall . the tenants include mr . ho ' s fine foods - which serves authentic fusion cuisine . the largest mummycare and kiddycare in the city is located here .
ceria cafe , satok . this shop served best halal sarawak laksa in the city . if you demand for omelette strips in your laksa , ask for special which is a mere rm1 addition to the regular price . you can try their mee jawa and kopi keras .
the short answer is cost of living . you cannot have creative community in a city that is exorbitantly expensive . it could work if the people with all the money gave to the things that needed to be supported , but unfortunately , that ' s not the case .
the three - day event now welcomes 40 , 000 attendees who shop for myriad diy goods . the festival runs the gamut in its offerings , because “craft” is a term that they are trying to broaden to encompass all things handmade . during the festival , you can attend workshops , learn about technological advancements , eat from local vendors , hear live music , and see performance art on two stages , and , of course , shop , shop , shop .
the quadracci pavilion is the iconic sculptural addition to the milwaukee art museum designed by santiago calatrava . the spanish architect was inspired by the “dramatic , original building by eero saarinen , . . . the topography of the city , ” and frank lloyd wright’s prairie - style architecture .
batu kawa - batu kawa got its name from volcano crater found at gunung serapi . it has now emerged into important satellite city of kuching , which consist of mjc commercial area ( with condominium housing , elite housing areas and shoplots ) , sg . maong and pekan rantau panjang .
the lack of homogeneous language used by the peoples is also clearly reflected around the city . signs such as road names are written in malay and chinese . street signs are in malay . shop names and other private signs are usually written in malay , english or / and chinese .
for city weekly ’s annual artys awards , we’re once again inviting readers to vote for the best contributions to utah’s arts scene over the past year . from theatrical and dance performances to gallery exhibitions , from comedy shows to fascinating books , local artists have given us plenty of amazing work .
taxis are somewhat reasonable in kuching . although taxis are metered , the drivers seldom use it and sometimes will slightly overcharge . they may also hide the meter behind a rudimentary cover and claim to have no meter . the red / yellow taxis are budget cabs at lower prices , while the blue taxis are ' executive ' level and are more expensive . take your time an appraise the honesty of the driver before proceeding . a reasonable taxi fare from kuching city centre to santubong / damai ( 45 km / 50 mins ) is rm60 and from kuching city to the airport is about rm26 . taxis can also be hired by hourly basis upon request and is normally charged at a rate of rm40 per hour . some hotels provide their own shuttle vans or buses to designated tourism spots and city centre . check with your hotel should they provide this kind of service .
padawan - it is a small town located on the outskirts of the city of kuching . it is well - known for its traditional bidayuh kampongs and longhouses . this area is also home to multiracial communities that include the bidayuhs , javanese , malay , chinese , iban and orang ulu settlers .
tabuan jaya - tabuan jaya , like bdc , was long time ago a remote housing area . today , it has emerged into kuching satellite city . it is also well connected to other important areas in kuching such as pending , bdc , muara tabuan industrial estate and demak jaya industrial estate .
bike tour & adventure : paradesa borneo [ 25 ] . an adventure tour company that pioneered bike tours in kuching . located near the kuching waterfront , the operation offers popular bike tours both inside the city and the more adventure biking in the surrounding rainforest . travel globally , cycle locally . urltoken
creative entrepreneurs , including artists , makers and product designers are poised to create job growth and economic prosperity within our communities . join this session to hear a discussion on how creative entrepreneurs are the emerging face of small business and how city and community organizations can foster and encourage them throughout chicago .
the economics of brewing : while waiting for your subscription copy of all about beer to arrive , you could check out its stories on economic / city growth trends . for instance , “ breweries flourish in industrial parks ” and “ beer as an economic stimulus . ” seriously , these are interesting .
now a note that arrived from igor ferst , who recently moved from s . f . to columbus , ohio . columbus is of course a relatively large city , # 15 by population in the united states . it’s also the home of the ohio state university and the state’s capitol and government offices . but for media purposes it’s in flyover territory and is featured mainly during political events ( like today’s primary ) or for sports news . also , in our reports from there , we emphasized the city’s consciousness of being just the right size : big enough to offer just about anything , small and manageable enough to get things done .
the biggest improvement to our quality of life is not a lower median house price ( though that doesn’t hurt ) . rather , it is a sense of freedom that comes from finding personal and professional fulfillment in a vibrant and welcoming city , away from the bay area’s grinding commutes and careerist , status - obsessed culture .
riverside shopping complex , jl . tunku abdul rahman ( opposite sarawak plaza ) . one of the older malls in the city , it is home to the first parkson in kuching . other anchor tenants include lfs cineplex and giant supermarket . it is also home to riverside superbowl - one of the 2 bowling centres in kuching .
tracks bed & breakfast , 1st floor , no . 5 , jl . green hill . ☎ + 60 19 6407372 , [ 42 ] modern b & b at the heart of kuching city centre , in the ‘golden triangle’ area near the kuching waterfront . staff happy to give assistance or advice with travel and local customs .
all major roads in kuching city and suburban areas are well tarred and fairly maintained . driving orientation is on the left and is generally slow - paced . speed limits on dual - carriageway roads can reach a maximum of 90 km / h and can be reduced to 80km / h or 70 km / h during festival seasons .
the city library has a small but very interesting collection of old and rare materials , plus examples of various types of publishing and items of special significance to our region . our librarians are happy to help you use the materials in the special collections , but the fragile nature of these collections requires that they be used in this room .
the children ' s library is a light - filled , five - story atrium which may be observed from all of the floors above . cloth
clouds
or
sails
may be pulled across the space to provide shade when necessary . along the outer edge you will find space for coats , backpacks , and strollers ; a small room in which parents may attend to the needs of their babies ; and an alcove filled with multimedia equipment loaded with educational games and learning programs . large craft and story rooms house many of the children ' s programs .
led by local chicago choreographers who were participants in the regional dance development initiative in 2016 , this artist - to - artist exchange will be a communal dialogue about the relationship between artists and the city where they live and work . this is a first - of - its kind space to kindle relationships and action within the live arts community .
the sarawak transport company ( stc ) bus no . 12a no longer serves the 5 daily trips between the airport and the city centre . there is a series of other buses which can drop you off or pick you up next to kuching sentral bus termninal approximately one km ( 0 . 6 mi ) west of the airport ( turn left as you exit the airport and walk to the main t intersection , turn left again and walk until you reach the big roundabout and catch a bus heading north to town namely 3a , 6 , 8g and 9 . the most convenient place to catch these buses back to the airport intersection is at the main bus terminal located in the city .
the response was a mix of cheers and chuckles . the governor’s question had come somewhat in jest , tacked to the end of a lengthy list of love - seeking entreaties for the many local elected democrats who had joined him inside a poorly - ventilated , inner - city recreation center decorated with the iconography of historic brooklyn and african american leaders .
find yourself meandering down rows upon rows of booths with merchants selling everything from antique signs to olde world bread to hand - sewn scarves . each year , 35 to 40 percent of the vendors at the festival are new , so there’s always something fresh . a jury goes through the nearly 800 applicants ( submitted online ) across all categories and selects who will sell and exhibit each year . so what you get is the best of the best of what utah and the intermountain west has to offer within the world of artisans , craft foodies , vintage sellers , commercial vendors , and nonprofit organizations .
new to lake fx for 2017 , the access lab is an energized resource fair connecting participants with industry leaders and organizations through fun and informative one - on - one talks and small group activities . businesses and industry organizations such as high concept labs , fractured atlas , etsy , arts alliance illinois , lawyers for the creative arts and more will be on - site to discuss your marketing and branding initiatives , review portfolios , provide access to legal information , assess and guide your pitching and fundraising strategy or business plan and offer fun hands - on activities for chicago - based creative artists and entrepreneurs .
once the capital of the white rajahs of sarawak , now with a population of some 600 , 000 , kuching is small enough to walk around but interesting enough to keep you there for several days , and a good base for exploring sarawak . it ' s safe and relatively clean . the name of the city , kuching , is thought to derive from the malay word kucing , meaning cat . many of the locals refer to kuching as the
cat city
but it more likely comes from the chinese word for port (
cochin
) coupled with the malay name mata kucing ( cat ' s - eye ) for the longan fruit , a popular trade item . from verbal local history sources :
there was a small tributary of the sarawak river called sungei kuching . it was from this stream that kuching got its name . however , the stream has since been filled in and built over .
the people of kuching take pride in being the cleanest city in malaysia and their diverse cultures , so be prepared for a totally different experience from that of west malaysia .
join legendary creator and artist alex ross and robert milazzo , founder of the modern school of film and murmur radio , as they explore current modalities , highs , lows , future visions and professional trends for audiences and practitioners of film , television , comic books and performance . the discussion will include a deep - dive into art and craft , and where they collide with the realities of culture and commerce . ross will be sharing examples of both motion and graphic media to support his sense of how things stand and will continue to develop across both large and small scale platforms . autography / signing immediately following .
hear from a few of the newest galleries around the city making space for and showing work by emerging and established artists in and outside of chicago . they will share the basics of what it means to run a gallery space including how they choose artists , how they keep the lights on , how they build an audience and where they fit into chicago ' s current gallery ecosystem .
the city library has made a strong commitment to reaching out to and serving young adults . designed to appeal to teens , the canteena contains materials of high interest for that age group as well as literature published especially for them . the media and technology in this area encourage group study as well as individual exploration . a cantilevered stair takes teens directly from the canteena to the cafe on level 1 .
kuching prides itself on being one of the most multi - racial cities in malaysia . the chinese speak hokkien , hakka and foochow . other notable
dialect
groups among the chinese include the cantonese , teochew , hainanese and heng hua . the malays , who are comprised of kuching ' s original inhabitants as well as migrants from neighboring indonesia , form only slightly less of the population than the chinese , while ibans form about 5 % of the population . there are also original indian migrants who have lived in kuching for many decades . the indians are divided evenly between tamils , sikhs and punjabis . the remainder are other indigenous races , most notably the bidayuhs , melanaus , javanese and orang ulu settlers . what makes kuching city unique from other towns in sarawak is , kuching city population does not reflect the true demography of the whole sarawak .
kuching kayaking [ 26 ] . you can choose to kayak in the sarawak river ( in the city ) for a leisurely and unique perspective of kuching ; or you can choose to kayak in the sea where you may bump into dolphins ; or you may choose to kayak through the rainforest and experience the sights and sounds of the jungles of borneo . whichever you choose , its an experience you won ' t soon forget .
tun jugah , jl . tunku abdul rahman ( opposite sarawak plaza ) . named after the first sarawakian politician in malaysian parliament , the mall stands majestically twelve storeys tall at the commercial and financial hub of kuching city . it comprises 3 levels of retail space , 9 levels of office space , and 2 levels of basement car park . it also has one of the major local bookstores , popular , as one of its main tenants .
pending - pending is an industrial area with connecting wharf , ports & harbour . it is a mostly chinese majority populated area of the white & blue collar middle working class , living in sub - areas of kenyalang park & bintawa . major industrial players here with their factory setup , among them are komag , cms concrete , taiyo - yuden , kuching plywood , gold coin fertilizer and sarawak clinker plant . pending is connected to kuching city centre via padungan .
explore how gatherings that harness the energy of party and club environments are cultivated and naturally become spaces for empowerment , resistance and inclusion . this conversation will focus specifically on established veterans who have been creating these types of spaces for over a decade , as well as the newly established projects making waves around the city . the minds behind these projects will share why they started each project , how they built their followings and the significant role this work plays in maintaining creative communities .
the spring , [ 33 ] , jl . simpang tiga . ( between the city centre and airport ) . opened to the public in january 2008 , ' lifestyle ' shopping mall . it offers many international brands like esprit , elle , mango , charles & keith , starbucks , mac and quiksilver etc . the mall is spread over 4 stories including a carpark basement . the main tenants are parkson @ the spring , ta kiong supermarket , padini concept store , and mbo cinemas .
kuching city mosque , located near the open air market . it was previously the main mosque for kuchingites and known as the sarawak state mosque , later it was re - designated as the kuching divisional mosque . it was built in 1968 on a site originally used for a wooden mosque as early as 1852 . it has a striking design , featuring a combination of mid - western and italian architecture . it is still now a perfect place for muslims visiting kuching to stop by for prayers .


angels is a supplier of costumes based in london , england to the film , theatre and television industries , as well as to the general public .

the company , founded in 1840 , is the longest-established costume supplier in the world , and has supplied costumes to 37 films that have received best costume oscars , including the 2010 film alice in wonderland and , most recently , the grand budapest hotel .

since its founding the company has stayed in family ownership for six consecutive generations , and is currently run by chairman tim angel , obe ( former chairman , bafta ; former governor , bfi ) and his three children , emma ( director of fancy dress ) , daniel ( head of costume ) and jeremy ( creative director ) .

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angels the costumiers’ london warehouse holds eight miles of costumes . photograph : angels the costumiers
among the sea of red father christmas costumes at angels , one stands out .
angels costumes awarded the bafta for outstanding british contribution to cinema . click for details .
angels costumes . costume suppliers to the entertainment industry , film , television and theatre , photographic , pop promos .
welcome to angels costumes – the largest privately owned collection of costume for film , theatre and television anywhere in the world .
angels costumes was honoured with the awards for outstanding british contribution to cinema at the ee british academy film awards on sunday 14 february .
dressed by angels : 175 years of costumes runs until 3rd january 2016 . for ticket and venue information , visit their website here .
angels has supplied costumes to a range of classic films such as dr zhivago , chariots of fire , shakespeare in love and gladiator .
angels costumes has received 36 best costume oscars over the years , with the first dating to 1948 and the most recent last year .
angels has supplied costumes to a range of classic films such as dr zhivago , chariots of fire , shakespeare in love and gladiator .
baby jane picks up her altered costumes from
western costumes
which is , in reality , one of the largest costume houses in hollywood .
with thanks to everyone at angels , especially mark rhodes and jeremy angel . tours of angels are available to book twice a month .
( oscar nominees ‘allied’ and ‘florence foster jenkins’ and oscar winner ‘fantastic beasts and where to find them’ all had costumes from angels . tours are available of the angels costume house but need to be pre - booked , urltoken
urltoken was founded in 2001 by bafta - winning costume house , angels costumes . since 1840 , the company has been a major player in the film , television and theatre industry . it wasn ' t until the millennium that angels costumes started to focus on fancy dress , and urltoken was born .
the site also houses an embargo room , where angels stores costumes which companies have sent back in case they are required for a re - shoot .
choose from over 10 , 000 costumes , all available for next day delivery .
tim angel , chairman of angels costumes , said the award recognised the ' incredibly - talented people that have worked for the company over the years ' .
angels costumes is to receive the outstanding british contribution to cinema award at the ee british academy film awards ceremony at london’s royal opera house on feb 14 .
angels costumes , which was founded in 1840 , will receive the outstanding british contribution to cinema award after more than a century working with the film industry .
tim angel , chairman of angels costumes , said the award recognised the
incredibly - talented people that have worked for the company over the years
.
this is one of the stand - out differences between shakespearean films from 50 years ago and more recent productions such as macbeth , for which angels provided costumes .
this year , angels supplied costumes to several films nominated for baftas , including cinderella , the danish girl , bridge of spies and the lady in the van .
angels costumes , which was founded in 1840 , will receive the outstanding british contribution to cinema award after more than a century of working with the film industry .
angels fancy dress , the renowned company handling star wars , doctor who & many more , opens 8 miles of costumes to the public & announce new cosplay lines .
angels costumes , which was founded in 1840 , will receive the outstanding british contribution to cinema award next month after more than a century working with the film industry .
this year , angels supplied costumes to several films nominated at the baftas , including cinderella , the danish girl , bridge of spies and the lady in the van .
on rare occasions , costumes created and supplied by angels for some of the most iconic international film , television and theatre productions in history are sold through bonhams auctioneers .
the costumes are protected from fire by a network of water pipes running across the ceiling .
“we don’t actually have any designers on staff . all of the costumes are designed by our clients in meetings with us , and we produce the costumes according to their spec . ”
to celebrate the milestone , tim angel obe and and exhibitours have today announced dressed by angels , an exhibition of costumes from the early victorian era to the present day .
angels also provide accessories such as hats , jewellery , walking sticks and umbrellas .
angels keeps it in stock and re - tailors it to fit the actor .
tim angel , chairman of angels costumes , said : “i am delighted that angels’ contribution to film has been recognised by bafta , not just for the angel family , but also for the incredibly talented people that have worked for the company over the years .
alterations to clothing from the warehouse are usually carried out by angels . this does not just entail period frocks and suits but contemporary costumes such as police uniforms and military regalia .
now in its 175th year , angels costumes is the world’s longest - established and largest professional costume house , having become an integral part of the international film industry over the past century .
the real - life princess margaret hired angels to build costumes for “old mother red riding boots , ” a show that she staged with her sister , queen elizabeth ii , in 1944 .
angels costumes , the family - run business , will pick up the outstanding british contribution to cinema award at next weekend’s bafta ceremony , as it receives its first public honour in seven generations .
angels thank you for all my fancy dress needs being met . big love . james corden
and the best costume oscar goes to . . . angels ( 36 times so far )
all the military stock at angels is unranked until the staff are told to adapt it .
' i ' m delighted that bafta is honouring the costumiers angels , ' she said .
i ' m delighted that bafta is honouring the costumiers angels ,
she said .
i ' m delighted that bafta is honouring the costumiers angels ,
she said .
i asked if angels sold many things at auction . “we do sometimes . we offer a service where we can lock away the principal character costumes so they can’t be used again post production . ”
ahead of the oscars , we went behind the scenes at the costumer’s headquarters . founded in 1840 in covent garden , angels does a brisk business with costume designers for movies , tv and theater productions , as well as stylists and magazine editors . ( among its recent clients are “the crown , ” “victoria” and “assassin’s creed . ” ) most often , what they need can be drawn from angels’ vast inventory . other times , angels staff create costumes from scratch . if you lined up all of the costumes in angels’ storage in a row , it would stretch about eight miles .
the original star wars film , in 1977 , was another triumph for the costumier . angels began life as a second - hand clothing store and is now the biggest supplier of theatrical costumes in the world
main entrance to angels’ hendon offices . the costume warehouse is connected , just a short away .
urltoken doesn ' t have stores but you can always visit our friends at angels fancy dress .
the angels costumes team , including tim’s children daniel , emma and jeremy who work alongside him , will pick up their award live at the bafta ceremony at the royal opera house on sunday , february 14 .
founded in 1840 , angels costumes in london is the longest - established and largest professional costume house in the world . the costumiers is to receive the outstanding british contribution to cinema award at the baftas on sunday
how costumes are returned to angels is something jeremy was empathetic about : you damage them , you get billed . “ we did the costumes for robin hood : prince of thieves ” he recalled . “ i went to see it being filmed with my dad , and the costumes looked great . well , we were walking round the costume tent and my dad’s face dropped . there was a table with the people in the costume department , cheese grating the costumes ! they could see my dad’s face . they said “oh no , they’re not yours’ . we bought extra costumes for this . ” i’ll never forget my dad’s face walking into the tent and watching them distress his costumes . but anything that looks like that from us is booked out like that . ”
angels costumiers has been dressing the world of film , tv and theatre for the last 175 years . over seven generations of one family , angels has become the world ' s premiere costume designer .
founded in 1840 by morris angel and still run by the family , angels is the leading costumier to the film and television industry , and the pre - eminent fancy dress supplier to the public . angels owns the largest collection of costumes and accessories anywhere in the world , with eight miles of clothes racks .
costumes from productions including the indiana jones films , titanic and doctor who will also be auctioned on 6 march .
the imaginarium of doctor parnassus , stage costumes from the broadway production of wicked , and many , many more .
i ask about historical accuracy in their costumes . mark explains that if you do it right , no - one notices . much of what angels does will be completely ignored , and that’s exactly what they want .
“the crown” and “the bfg” are just two of the productions to which angels supplied household cavalry helmets .
the relationship between dance and dance costumes is complex and does not simply reflect dance practice in a specific period , but also social behavior and cultural values . dance costumes can be divided into the following categories : historical , folk or traditional , ballroom , modern , and musical dance costumes . influence has spread from fashion to dance and back again .
with a collection that spans eight miles of hanging rails , and is made up of over 1 million items of clothing , angels provides costumes for theatre , tv , film , photo shoots , advertisements and music videos .
i would definitely recommend visiting dressed by angels , if you are a movie fan , or an avid lover of costumes , fashion and historical clothing . alongside the actual costumes , there is also a gallery of costume designs , and a recreation of a costume workroom , giving you a behind the scenes glimpse into the process of costume making .
these are just hints at what awaits us behind the warehouse doors . you know , the warehouse with 8 miles of costumes to explore ? yeah . that one . angels is aptly named , because this is costume heaven .
of the 120 members of staff , many have been working at angels since the 1980s , with those responsible for specialist military costumes , police uniforms , specialist costume making and the warehouse clocking in more than 20 years each .
this is the “badge room , ” where angels keeps hundreds and hundreds of military and other uniform badges .
bonhams it would be turning into a stars ' dressing room , by allowing customers the opportunity to try on selected costumes .
and the aisles are interspersed with ' pockets ' - clear spaces where actors have more room to try on the costumes .
classic biba clothes from the 1960s and 70s . the late fashion designer alexander mcqueen worked at angels in the 1980s
if you would like to take a tour at angels , information on booking can be found via their website .
one is set in yorkshire in the early 1900s , the other in a galaxy far , far away . . . but they have one thing in common : angels , the world ' s biggest supplier of costumes to stage and screen .
angels has also made costumes for some of the most - successful movie franchises in history including the harry potter , james bond and pirates of the caribbean series . buttons and badges are stored in boxes in their own dedicated room ( pictured )
we have the largest collection of quality costumes and accessories anywhere in the world . eight miles of hanging costumes in london . together with a full ladies and men ' s making and alteration service we can supply any size and style of production to any budget
immediately recognisable are rose and jack’s costumes from james cameron’s 1997 titanic , various costumes from mrs henderson presents 2005 , a stunningly realistic interpretation – complete with cat ( ! ) of blofeld’s costume from bond film you only live twice 1967 , costumes from the grand budapest hotel 2014 , chitty chitty bang bang 1968 , velvet goldmine 1998 , my week with marilyn 2011 and again , many more .
angels employ an in - house team of dressmakers and tailors . for larger scale projects , freelancers are contracted . .
take part in live industry projects . this has recently involved designing and making costumes for nottingham’s theatre royal , and hainsworth mill fabrics .
one of the exciting things about being a writer , is that i am lucky enough to attend private views and press views of fascinating events . one such event recently , was the press view of the dressed by angels : 175 years of costumes exhibition .
angels achieved certain details on the dress with a kind of design shorthand . the green plants shown below , for example , were stitched onto the real - life dress . staff at angels screen - printed them onto their re - creation .
the dress was pulled from the angels stock for the tv show . as high - definition tv has entered the mainstream , it’s become more important for costume shops like angels to use high - quality fabrics because audiences can spot the difference .
posts in dressmaking require a minimum of 2 years formal training in the construction and interpretation of costumes plus at least 2 years relative experience .
posts in tailoring require a minimum of 2 years formal training in the construction and interpretation of costumes plus at least 2 years relative experience .
largest selection of : costumes , wigs , masks , make - up , fangs , shoes , bags , fashion accessories and much more .
“we will be having some more anime and comic inspired costumes coming in soon . we already have a sailor moon line in the works .
the company also supplied costumes to several films nominated at this year ' s baftas including cinderella , the danish girl and bridge of spies .
the company also supplied costumes to several films nominated at this year ' s baftas including cinderella , the danish girl and bridge of spies .
daniel’s entrepreneurial son morris was the brains behind what became angels costumes in 1840 . actors in victorian melodramas became regular customers – and didn’t mind the ghoulish provenance of the clothes at all . the business grew and grew , changing from retail to rental along the way .
angels costumes , which was founded in 1840 , will receive the outstanding british contribution to cinema award after more than a century working with the film industry . pictured the elizabeth i costume , left , worn by judi dench , right , in 1999 film shakespeare in love
dame pippa harris , chairwoman of bafta ' s film committee , said the company remained ' at the very heart ' of the film industry . angels supplies costumes for huge films , left , the outfit worn in lawrence of arabia by peter o ' toole , right
three of the five nominees for best costume design at this year’s oscars — “allied , ” “fantastic beasts and where to find them” and “florence foster jenkins” — got their costumes from one place : angels costume , a family - run shop on the outskirts of london .
london costume house angels has made and supplied outfits to hundreds of films , from lawrence of arabia to maggie smith’s muddy boots in the lady in the van . as bafta is poised to honour the company , sarah cooper meets the family of angels .
“our technology is the fabrics , and however many technological advances have been made in film , costumes still need to be done by hand . ”
mark tells of how terry gilliam and heath stayed for about three weeks at the warehouse , improvising , trying on costumes and building heath’s character .
they’ve been used in theater productions , commercials and in the movie , “evita , ” in which they adorned the costumes of argentine military officers .
dame pippa harris , chair of bafta’s film committee , said : “it’s extraordinary to think that [ angels costumes ] has been in existence longer than bafta or indeed cinema itself . it remains at the very heart of our industry , supplying iconic costumes for a remarkable range of films from doctor zhivago and chariots of fire to shakespeare in love and gladiator , as well as this year’s cinderella and the danish girl . ”
the story of angels began in the early 19th century when morris set up a stall selling second hand clothes and hiring costumes to jobbing actors in london ' s theatreland - and with the expansion of theatres and the arrival of the film industry , the business soon expanded .
we all began to feel that it was the multicoloured aspect of the itv identity which felt appropriate for angels . this suggested the huge variety of costumes and the joy of fancy dress . we started thinking about how we could use a range of colours in the logo .
angels is the largest and most prestigious costume house in the world and is the gold standard of costuming in the entertainment industry .
angels acquired bermans in 1992 , moving the professional hire for film , tv and theatre to camden . this allowed the original shaftesbury avenue premises to be opened as angels fancy dress ; giving over almost one acre of storage space to public fancy dress hire .
a show designed to complement any event , string angels is pure style – these three ladies are immaculately presented performers , play a wide ranging repertoire with a totally professional approach . the creative vision for your event can be incorporated into the show , they’ve even performed on horseback as a special request for a very unique show ! you can also customise with five angels onstage for huge impact ! string angels requires a minimum of production : the angels bring their own pumped - up backing tracks and signature pink violins .
the story of angels began in the early 19th century when morris angel set up a stall selling second hand clothes and hiring costumes to jobbing actors in london ' s theatreland - and with the expansion of theatres and the arrival of the film industry , the business soon expanded .
games designers will often have the costumes made to put on their actors when filming motion capture scenes . it helps create a rounded , realistic character .
the tailoring department brings to life sketches made by film and tv designers . and angels is very proud of its attention to detail .
customers search for items in the stockroom . the family - run business based in hendon has supplied costumes for countless productions , from downton abbey to star wars
with a collection that spans eight miles of hanging rails , and is made up of over 1m items of clothing , angels is one of the most well - respected and celebrated companies in the industry , providing costumes for theatre , tv , film , photo shoots , advertisements and music videos .
angels is the world’s largest costume house , and have been supplying the entertainment industry with perfectly historically accurate costumes and accessories for over 175 years . their warehouse contains over 8 miles ( ! ) of costume rails , and their work has been featured across numerous television , theatre and film productions .
in the late 1920s , after madame tussauds was destroyed by fire , angels re - dressed all the waxworks and provided uniforms and livery for the staff . from 1940 to 1945 , angels provided dress uniforms for the free french army and for ensa , the army entertainment troupe .
costume design oscars abound for films supplied by angels , starting with hamlet in 1948 and most recently this year with the grand budapest hotel .
as the tour wraps up we walk past a rail marked dr . who . the costumes from the latest episodes still needed to go back on the rails .
it has also made costumes for some of the most - successful movie franchises in history including the harry potter , james bond and pirates of the caribbean series .
angels costumiers is having what one might call a vintage year . it provided costumes for four of the five films nominated for the best costume designs oscar , including
into the woods ,
a modern twist on fairy tales , and
maleficent ,
a darker take on
sleeping beauty .
over 100 of angel ' s costumes will be on display . visitors will be able to see bespoke costumes made for the likes of ; laurence olivier , fred astaire , judi dench , tom baker and cate blanchett . as well as a display of interesting photographs , letters and artefacts , providing an insight into showbiz history .
tim angel , chairman of angels , explained that while he was sad to see many of the items go , it was an unavoidable decision .
in angels the costumiers ' massive storage facility in hendon , north - west london , there are 8 . 5 miles of railing containing 1million outfits
angels have contributed toward many high profile feature films . as widely reported , four of 2012’s best costume design oscar nominations came in some capacity from angels ( hugo , jane eyre , anonymous , w . e . ) . often angels will not make all of the costumes for a particular production . for example they supplied garments for penny rose on the pirates of the caribbean films but the fabric for jack sparrow’s coat was actually sourced at their rival , cosprop . this is why there is no typical production . different costume designers have different requirements and will go wherever they need to see them met .
now , six - and - a - half generations later , angels’ main base is in a huge warehouse in hendon , employing 120 people . there are a staggering eight - and - a - half miles of costumes of every description hanging here . you could clothe several armies with the military gear on display .
we currently operate two stores . our central london store is located in the heart of theatre land on shaftesbury avenue and features five floors of costumes , fancy dress and accessories including our hire department . our north london store is located in hendon and features costumes and accessories to buy as well as an extensive range of partyware and balloons .
from the fifteenth to the eighteenth century , festivities at european courts required highly elaborate dance costumes . the style of court dance costumes tended to be similar to everyday dress of the period , incorporating , for example , laced corsets , puffed and slashed sleeves , farthingales with skirts and applied decoration . in the early twenty - first century , the reproduction of historical dance costumes was evident in the activities of historical dance organizations , such as the institute for historical dance practice ( ihdp ) in ghent , belgium .
and angels has amassed 36 oscars for costume design along the way - its most recent for the grand budapest hotel at this year ' s awards .
angels originally made it for a window display at the luxury department store harrods , not to actually be worn . but when creative executives on “the crown” came to the shop looking to dress the queen for her coronation scene , the angels staff realized a dress already in stock would do the trick .
anne v . coates : appeared as one of howard hughes ' editors , putting together the initial cut of hell ' s angels ( 1930 ) .
since it opened in 1840 , angels costumes in london has been the go - to clothing supplier for theatre , and later for film too . before it receives an outstanding british contribution to cinema bafta on sunday , take a tour of its gargantuan premises , including outfits seen on indiana jones , lawrence of arabia and more
posts in our alterations workroom require a minimum of 2 years formal training in the construction and interpretation of costumes . college leavers and graduates usually start in the alterations workroom .
on the landing , jack the giant killer , great gatsby , django unchained , and hansel and gretel each have a place allocated to two costumes and a large poster .
as the film industry was beginning , angels began a relationship with the film industry that lasts to this day , making the costumes for the film maid of the mountains ( 1913 ) . the shaftesbury avenue location ensured that angels dressed every show of distinction in the west end , including musicals showboat , the girl friend , the co - optimists , the year of grace , no , no nanette , and plays such as journey ' s end , and the truth game .
in 1948 hamlet starring laurence olivier won the best achievement in costume design oscar ® at the academy awards . angels have gone on to supply costume to another 35 best costume oscar ® winners . in 2015 angels supplied costumes to four of the five films nominated for oscars ® in costume design and all five films nominated for the film costume design at bafta : the grand budapest hotel ; the imitation game , into the woods , mr turner , the theory of everything and maleficent .
tim angel obe ( centre ) with sons jeremy ( left ) and daniel ( right ) in angels warehouse with two costumes worn by actresses playing queen elizabeths i in different films . ( left ) by cate blanchett in elizabeth ( 1998 ) and ( right ) by dame judi dench in shakespeare in love ( also 1998 ) .
after that comes historical costumes , each labelled under their historical period . mark explains that the smaller wheeled rails dotted around can’t be photographed as they are being prepped for production .
the angels dress glamorously in high - end costumes giving the client the choice between playful little dresses , sexy shimmery black cocktail dresses , glamorous discoball silver ball gowns complete with trains and more . the look is completed with beautiful hair and makeup and of course their signature pink violins . the client decides how much production to add – but with such a dynamic act , we recommend a good quality sound system and three spotlights for maximum impact . the angels look as good as they sound !
“with the arrival of hd and 3d , what you see on screen is shown up much more . people are noticing costumes more than ever before , ” jeremy angel , creative director
no tour of angels would be complete without a look at the accessories room : an aladdin ' s cave of beads , bangles , earrings and other jewellery .
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angels has worked on numerous productions that have won a bafta or oscar for best costume , including : hamlet , doctor zhivago , star wars , chariots of fire , braveheart , the english patient , shakespeare in love , sleepy hollow , the duchess , anna karenina , the great gatsby , and the grand budapest hotel . this year , angels supplied costumes to several films nominated at the ee british academy film awards , including cinderella , the danish girl , bridge of spies and the lady in the van .
i’m meeting with lydia , one of angels’ social media team . lydia is a cosplayer , and while we wait for the rest of the group she enthuses about the upcoming london mcm expo and costumes she has planned . we’re soon joined by mark , a jack of all trades in the company , who has over 30 years’ experience in the industry .
and if clothes need to be splattered with dirt , angels even has its own brand pure filth , which looks just like the real thing but washes out easily .
an exhibition , dressed by angels , will open at the old truman brewery in hanbury street , london e1 on october 2 . for more info , click here .
we went on to draw this joined up logotype . the former angels logo began with a distinctive , forward - sloping a and we echoed it here . there was a feeling that the preceding angels logos were a little light and did not hold up at distance , so we moved towards a bolder weight for the new logo .
' as cinema has evolved and changed , so too has angels , and we are looking forward to seeing what the next hundred years of film will bring . '
as cinema has evolved and changed , so too has angels , and we are looking forward to seeing what the next hundred years of film will bring .
✂ behind the seams is available now from http : / / www . angelsbehindthes . . . angels has been providing costumes for stage and screen since 1840 , and is the name sewn into thousands of costumes for television , theatre and film productions , including thirty - six costume oscar® - winning movies behind the seams gives exclusive access to what really goes on at angels , and tells the story of the biggest dressing - up box in the world . this is a unique insight into 175 years of the entertainment industry in london , and the evolution of a family business now into its seventh generation . now you too can step behind the dressing room door and see how the magic unfolds . . . show less
depending on the availability and calibre of a lead performer , he / she will either visit angels for fitting or their measurements sent ahead , with any additional modifications completed on set . angels provided some of consolata boyle’s costumes for the iron lady ( 2011 ) , but meryl streep did not come for a fitting . measurements are obviously a closely guarded secret at the site . we were watched intently during our tour , though not hounded , presumably in case any measurements from prominent actors were currently in use by tailors or dressmakers .
if you succeed , doors can open for you within the industry worldwide . it is well proven that having angels on your cv and a reference from us is a major advantage - not only does it demonstrate that you have had the best training but also that you work in a professional , efficient and reliable way - the angels way !
at angels fancy dress , we think everyone should look their best and they look unique , and these videos can help you make sure you stand out from the crowd .
next to the dickens letters are manuscripts relating to the murderer dr crippen , who sold his wife’s clothes to angels after killing her . there is a letter in which angels complains to the authorities that it is a year since crippen has been hung and that the police still haven’t returned the wife’s clothes ( which they want to rent out ) .
mark muses , “the guys were always coming to us for costumes , running around here . both they and spike milligan always wanted to leave the tags on for filming for some odd reason . ”
if you succeed in getting a job at angels you will be given a unique opportunity which you should use to your best advantage in learning every aspect of the costume business .
angels sent this red jacket , likely originally made as a hunting jacket for an upper - class british man in the 19th century , to the set of “downton abbey . ”
a costume designer will approach angels with his / her request , be it half dozen australian light horse uniforms from world war i or three box jackets from the early 1980s . there will be discussion on colour , condition , fabric , timescale and budget , what is essential and what can be negotiated . then they will go to the rails . there are 8 . 8 miles of costume rails housed at angels , so chances are what someone wants will be there . if not , costumes need to be created according to specification from the ground up .
costumes for every occasion such as halloween , christmas and st patrick ' s day . uniforms , novelty , sexy , historic , fairytales , superheroes - no matter what the theme we have a costume .
we finish up in the fancy dress section with a look at contact lenses and fangs . lydia explains that while cosplay is very diy , there are some awesome costumes available that could be easily upgraded .
the team at angels have pulled a few costumes from the rails that they thought we might be interested in . on one of the four dummies is an original star wars uniform from a new hope . on another , a police uniform used in both dr . who and torchwood , then a jacket worn by tommy lee jones in captain america and lastly a uniform from richard iii .
angels was established by morris angel in the seven dials region of london as a used clothing store in 1840 , essentially selling tailors’ samples and excess stock . soon the store relocated to shaftesbury avenue where it became a popular haven for actors to rent costumes . by the time the movie industry took hold at the turn of the century , angels had already established itself as the go - to establishment for garment hire , tailoring and alterations . in 1992 , the company relocated again , this time to camden after acquiring their main rival berman’s and nathan’s . the shaftesbury avenue store became a fancy dress rental shop that still exists today . in 2002 , angels moved to a purpose built site in hendon housing their entire costume hire and garment making facilities .
stars flock from hollywood to hendon to visit the massive angels warehouse on an industrial site just off the edgware road . the stock was relocated there from premises in nearby camden in 1992
established in 1840 , angels is a seventh - generation family business , led by chairman tim angel , who has also served as chairman of bafta and a governor of the bfi .
“we have always been the bridesmaid and never the bride , so it’s very exciting to have our contribution recognised , ” says angels’ chairman tim angel of the award , which he will accept on february 14 at london’s royal opera house . he will be accompanied by his three children , all of whom also work for angels — jeremy ( creative director ) , daniel ( head of costume ) and emma ( head of fancy dress ) . “i’ve been given the baton and i’m running with it , but there have been seven angels at the helm of this company and 15 angels involved in the business , not to mention all the people who have worked for the company over the years . this bafta is for all of them . ”
from shakespeare in love to star wars , the great gatsby to the grand budapest hotel , london - based costume house angels has supplied millions of costumes to scores of bafta and oscar - winning films . but for the first time , the 175 - year - old family business will itself take centre stage this awards season as the recipient of the 2016 bafta for outstanding british contribution to cinema .
at present angels is in its sixth generation as a family owned and run business . virtually everyone that works at the hendon site has been employed by angels for several years . indeed our tour was conducted by mark rhodes who started out in the military department a quarter of a century ago . as jeremy angel pointed out during our interview , “ at angels a job title doesn’t really mean anything . i have a brother and a sister who work here , i have my mum , my uncle , my aunt ; plus the family dogs live here ! ”
established in 1840 , angels is a seventh - generation family business , led by chairman tim angel obe , who has also served as chairman of bafta and a governor of the bfi .
“when people talk about what sea - changes there have been in films and tv , people talk about hd , special effects and cgi . but before the sixties and seventies , film productions looked like the era they were shot in ; actors were wearing costumes , ” the angels boss said . “but in the 1960s directors wanted authenticity and so you’d see real victorian clothes start to be used . ”
recent graduate roles include freelance costume designers , trainee costume designers , and wardrobe assistants for a range of theatre , film , and television productions . this includes rogue one : a star wars story , the book of mormon , matthew bourne’s the red shoes , and the winter’s tale at the garrick theatre , london . they are also working for world - renowned organisations such as angels costumes in london .
their previous award - winning costumes appeared in olivier’s 1948 hamlet , gigi , doctor zhivago , star wars , chariots of fire , the last emperor , the english patient , shakespeare in love and the great gatsby .
furthermore with so many costumes in angels’ vast warehouse it stands to reason that anyone could chance upon a golden movie find . this famously occurred in 2005 with a chance unearthing of obi - wan’s brown cloak from star wars ( originally made by berman’s ) . this must be the most fun part of angels . even those who have worked for the company for twenty years do not know every item on every rail . our eyes glazed over at bob hoskins and judy dench name tags sewn into dresses and suits . we can only wonder at what other undiscovered gems might be lurking out there .
jeremy angel stands with a rail of costumes at angels the costumiers on july 29 , 2008 in london . jeremy is the 6th generation of his family to work in the business . 120 staff look after up to 4 million costumes hanging on 6 miles of rails . founded in 1840 - angel ' s facility , the largest of it ' s kind in the world , supplies film , tv and theatre - on over a 1000 projects a year and has supplied outfits to 30 films films that have won oscars for best costume . much of the stock is also availbale to the public to hire for fancy dress .
the ghosts of laurence olivier , richard burton and omar sharif are lurking in an unglamorous industrial estate in hendon . in a warehouse belonging to angels , the world’s largest supplier of costumes to the stage and screen , clothing worn by the silver screen idols of old hangs next to outfits from outer space , gowns dating back to the elizabethan era , 1920s flapper dresses and military uniforms from around the world .
angels’ first foray into film came in the silent era . it made the costumes for maid of the mountains ( 1913 ) and provided leading stage actors of the day with the outfits for their appearances in front of the movie cameras . it also made the outfits for the front - of - house staff working at the old “picture palaces” , as the luxury cinemas of the 1920s and 1930s were called .
regardless of your qualifications you will go through our own rigorous training programme . during your three month trial period you will go ' back to basics ' and learn ' the angels way ' .
in the alterations department , one woman is deep in concentration sewing medal ribbons on to an raf uniform . all the military stock at angels is unranked until the staff are told to adapt it
the real howard hughes was still married to ella botts rice during the production of hell ' s angels ( 1930 ) and would have been balancing romantic involvement with evelyn brent and billie dove .
costumes worn by prominent actors or designer clothing is kept in a separate room . incidentally , the former is still used . if not actually hired out , it can still be used for reference by tailors and dressmakers .
then , as the entertainment industry entered the world of film , the family firm used its long - standing theatre connections to provide the costumes for motion pictures including sir laurence olivier’s richard iii and maurice chevalier in gigi .
there is a picture of david hemmings in tony richardson’s the charge of the light brigade and one of pop star adam ant wearing exactly the same jacket . ( angels prides itself on the way it recycles costumes . ) nearby is the costume sean bean wore for sharpe , when he was drafted in to the series after the original actor paul mcgann broke his leg , and the one benedict cumberbatch wore for his hamlet .
now in its 175 th year , angels costumes is the world’s longest - established and largest professional costume house , and has worked with film luminaries including alfred hitchcock , powell and pressburger , david lean , martin scorsese , and steven spielberg on features from the ealing comedies , films produced by gainsborough studios and hammer , to the carry on films , bond , star wars , pirates of the caribbean , and harry potter .
natalea : i’ve gained so much from hosting trivia night ! an addiction to iced lemongrass / plum tea for starters . . . an increase in useless knowledge , better oratory skills , creative excuses for wearing costumes . . .
a walk through the endless columns of costumes is like a passage through time . there are outfits for a roman soldier , a king , even sherlock holmes . if hollywood can create the character , they ' ve got them covered .
tim angel , who is celebrating the 175 - year anniversary of his family business , is overseeing the next stage of the company’s evolution as media streaming giants netflix and amazon start knocking on the door for costumes for their own productions .
their collection of clothes covers eight miles of hanging rails and includes more than one million items of clothing . as well as working with the film industry , the company provides costumes for theatre and television including hit itv series downton abbey .
as well as supplying to a host of successful uk films — including the harry potter franchise and the king’s speech — angels is also seen as one of the go - to costume houses for big us productions . “budgets are tight and there is global competition , but the fact that productions want us to send costumes around the world means we must be doing something right , ” says angel , who has supplied projects in china and australia .
it is a measure of the status of angels costumes that being directly involved in only three oscar - nominated films last sunday seemed , if anything , a mild anticlimax . often , there are more . on the main landing of the company’s offices , there’s a mannequin dressed in 1920s fantastic beasts and where to find them outfit . this stands next to displays from the other two oscar contenders from this year , florence foster jenkins and allied .
normally i ' ve always said no to doing an exhibition because i think costume exhibitions are just costumes on dummies , but they were worn by people and whilst they are things , there ' s more of a story behind them .
countless others involving actors dressed almost entirely by angels have been nominated in other categories , along with virtually every notable television drama in recent years donning clothes from their one million items and eight miles of hanging rails .
angels staff also glued on the beads , rather than stitching them , and based their rendering on black - and - white photographs , drawings and a swatch of fabric given to them by the dress’s original makers .
gwen stefani was roughly thirty - four - years - old at the time she played jean harlow , who was only nineteen - years - old at the time that hell ' s angels ( 1930 ) premiered .
“they come here because they know they can get what they want , particularly in terms of period costumes . we go back hundreds of years , we’ve got amazing stock , we remain competitive and we are very good at what we do . ”
at the beginning of the twentieth century , isadora duncan ' s natural movements on stage characterized a new era for dance . duncan ' s modern dance style has been influenced by greek art , folk dances , social dances , and athleticism . free - flowing costumes and loose hair permitted a great freedom of dance movement . after world war i , modern - dance groups emerged with predominantly female dancers . during the following decades , avant - garde choreographers , such as george balanchine and martha graham , and later merce cunningham , paul taylor , alvin ailey , and pina bausch , reformed and liberalized traditional dance and its costumes . moving away from traditional ballet techniques , modern dance gave rise to a new era of costuming . costumes and makeup took on a unisex look as choreographers felt it less relevant to differentiate female and male dancers . theater designers experimented with seminude costumes : transparent t - shirts and short black trunks for men and simple bodices and plain tights for women were the standard outfits .
at the beginning of the twentieth century , isadora duncan ' s natural movements on stage characterized a new era for dance . duncan ' s modern dance style has been influenced by greek art , folk dances , social dances , and athleticism . free - flowing costumes and loose hair permitted a great freedom of dance movement . after world war i , modern - dance groups emerged with predominantly female dancers . during the following decades , avant - garde choreographers , such as george balanchine and martha graham , and later merce cunningham , paul taylor , alvin ailey , and pina bausch , reformed and liberalized traditional dance and its costumes . moving away from traditional ballet techniques , modern dance gave rise to a new era of costuming . costumes and makeup took on a unisex look as choreographers felt it less relevant to differentiate female and male dancers . theater designers experimented with seminude costumes : transparent t - shirts and short black trunks for men and simple bodices and plain tights for women were the standard outfits .
angels specialises in “breaking down” clothes to make them look worn and lived in for the stage , using a nutmeg grater to make sleeves appear lived in , varnish to simulate stains and cold tea to age white shirts .