We CREATe A MESS

We are a community of highly talented individuals that are stronger together

meet the costume collective

We are a vibrant community of skilled makers, designers, dreamers, and overachievers.

Our diverse talents, enriched by years of experience, come together to cultivate an unmatched collaborative practice.

By nurturing community, authenticity, and growth, we are building a unique epicenter for costume creation.

Explore our collective as a whole or check out individual members' sites to witness their exceptional abilities.

the collective

Executive Team

Madeline Berger

Founder, Resident Costume Designer & Stylist

Madison Miller

Chief Operations Officer & Sr. Wardrobe Supervisor

Ashley Renee

Studio Director, Costume Designer, Natural Dyer, & Material Alchemist

Lydia Mikulka

Lead Style Consultant & Marketing Director

Christopher Ellis

Executive Facilities Director

Joanne Cole

Business Manager

Bridget Braley

Senior Producer

Ellie Rudner

Grant and Outreach Manager

The Collective Team

  • Kristen McCullough

    Maker, Tailor & Costume Shop Manager

  • Lisa E. Phoenix

    Wardrobe Stylist & Event Coordinator

  • Erin Manning

    Associate Costume Designer & stellaHeron Shoe Consultant

  • Maggie McGrann

    Costume Designer

  • Ralph Hoy

    Costume Designer & Maker

  • Jasmin Esmeralda Santiago

  • Evana Schibinger

    Costume Designer

  • Lynda Hornada

    Assistant Costume Designer & Maker

  • Jamie Juang

    Maker, Costumer & Visual Artist

  • Aminah Mariposa

  • Zachary Taitz

    Wardrobe Assistant

  • Kathryn Stein

    Maker, Shopper & Wardrobe Dresser / Supervisor

  • Julia Neal

    Costume Support & Artist

  • Mariana Castro

    Creative Ambassador & Assistant Wardrobe Stylist

  • Ji Kim

    Stylist, Hair & Makeup Designer

  • Mia Goldberg

    Rental Shop Manager

  • Gloria Au

    Communications & Branding Designer

JOIN US!

Are you a maker, designer, stylist or creative looking for community? Come join The Collective!

We are also launching a directory of the greater Bay Area costume community, outside the collective! Any individual or business that is helpful to us in the bodies in clothing world can be submitted for the directory.

Check out what we are working on: