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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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Apply For a 2026 Marty Gear Fund Grant

Now is a great time to consider applying for a 2026 Marty Gear Costuming Arts & Sciences Fund grant. The Marty Gear Fund is an International Costumers’ Guild program to provide grants in support of projects by ICG members that advance the art and science of costuming and benefit costumers in general or in specific groups. These are grants, not loans, and do not require repayment.

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Costume-Con 2026 Virtual Competitions Now Accepting Entries

The Costume-Con 2026 Virtual Competitions are now accepting entries for the Future Fashion Show, Single Pattern Competition, and Doll Competition.

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Holiday Gift Ideas from the ICG Press

Looking for holiday gift ideas for the costumers in your life? Books from the International Costumers’ Guild Press make great gifts that provide hours of enjoyment. All titles are available in hardcover, paperback, and digital formats.

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Maral Agnerian Receives 2025 ICG Lifetime Achievement Award

On April 12, 2025, ICG President Kevin Roche presented the ICG’s highest honor, the ICG Lifetime Achievement Award, to Maral Agnerian. The award was announced during the CC43 virtual Single Pattern Contest and Future Fashion Show streamed at 8PM Central Daylight time.

President’s Award Presented to Documents Review Committee at 2025 ICG Annual Meeting

During my President's Report at the Annual Meeting of the International Costumers Guild on April 12, 2025, I announced my President's Award for 2025 to Leslie Johnston and the Documents Review...
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Maral Agnerian Receives 2025 ICG Lifetime Achievement Award

On April 12, 2025, ICG President Kevin Roche presented the ICG’s highest honor, the ICG Lifetime Achievement Award, to Maral Agnerian. The award was announced during the CC43 virtual Single Pattern Contest and Future Fashion Show streamed at 8PM Central Daylight time.

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