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International Costumers’ Guild, Inc.

A U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization

The ICG is an affiliation of hobbyist and professional costumers, dedicated to the promotion and education of costuming including cosplay as an art form in all its aspects.

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Proposed Reissue of ICG Governing Documents to Be Considered at 2025 ICG Annual Meeting

The Governing Documents Review Committee has completed a review and rewrite of the ICG Governing Documents.  These would be filed as a wholesale replacement ("reissue") of the existing documents as...
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Jeanine Swick Receives 2024 ICG Lifetime Achievement Award

On March 30, 2024, ICG President Kevin Roche presented the ICG’s highest honor, the ICG Lifetime Achievement Award, to Jeanine Swick. The award was presented at the Science Fiction and Fantasy masquerade at Costume-Con 42 in Aurora, Colorado.

Richard Man 2023 Hugo Winner

SiW Member Richard Man Receives 2023 Hugo Award

On October 21 at the 2023 Worldcon in Chengdu China, Silicon Web Costumers’ Guild member Richard Man received the “Best Fan Artist” Hugo award for his “Worldbuilders of Science Fiction and Fantasy” photography project. According to Richard, he is the first photographer nominated for this award.

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Kevin Roche, Andrew Trembley, Bryan Manternach Receive CC-39 “Angel” Awards

At Costume-Con 39 in San Jose, California, co-chairs Jennifer “Radar” Wylie and Christine Doyle presented special CC-39 “Angel” awards to ICG members Kevin Roche and Andrew Trembley, and to Bryan Manternach (Scout Fox) for their extraordinary service.

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Marty Gear Fund Grants Available

Do you have an idea for a project or activity that advances the art and science of costuming and benefits the costuming community as a whole or a local costuming community? Then apply for a grant...
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New ICG Press Title: The Masquerade Handbook

The International Costumers’ Guild Press announces its third title, the second edition of “The Masquerade Handbook.” For more information and how to order this title, visit the International Costumers’ Guild Press web page.

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