by Karen Heim | Aug 26, 2026 | articles
Hello to all my friends. I’ve been asked to write a little bit about myself as part of “Know Your ICG Officers.” I’m Karen Heim from the St. Louis Costumers Guild. You may not recognize me, but I’m usually found hanging out with (and costuming with) Nora Mai. She...
by Fiona Leonard and Mickey Desai | Aug 8, 2026 | events
About Costume-Con 44 We are pleased to announce that Costume-Con 44 is officially open for business! We are Fiona Leonard and Mickey Desai, and we are the co-chairs of the convention. Costume-Con 44 will be held March 24-27, 2028, in the Crowne Plaza Ravinia in...
by ICG Press | Jun 2, 2026 | announcements, Features, ICG Press, ICG Press News
The International Costumers’ Guild Press has just published its first audiobook, Jules Verne and the First Science Fiction Masquerade by ICG member Kathe Gust. The book is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and now audiobook versions. Following the...
by Philip Gust | Apr 26, 2026 | articles, Uncategorized
Ai is rapidly being deeply integrated into products from major software companies. For example Google Gmail now includes smart features that allow it to scan your emails and attachments to predict text while you type, categorize your inbox automatically, and generate...
by Bruce Mai, Nora Mai, Pierre Pettinger, Sandy Pettinger, Kathe Gust and Philip Gust | Apr 19, 2026 | articles, Features
Three virtual competitions took place on the evening of April 18, 2026, including the Single Pattern contest, the Future Fashion Design competition and Show, and the Doll competition. This was the second year for the virtual Single Pattern contest and the Future...
by Lisa Ashton and Leslie Johnston | Apr 18, 2026 | articles
Report by Lisa Ashton, President and Founder, Miss Lizzy’s Traveling Historical Fashion Show, a Special Interest Group of the ICG. Photos by Leslie Johnston With Costume-Con currently off the schedule, there seemed no venue to exhibit or share any of Miss...
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