by Marty Gear Fund | Sep 17, 2026 | articles, Features, International Costumer
There is still time to apply 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...
by Northern Lights Costumers | Sep 16, 2026 | articles
The Northern Lights Costumers’ Guild chapter award is known as the “Measure of Success.” It is presented to a novice or journeyman costumer who does not receive any other awards in a masquerade competition, but we feel shows promise and should be...
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 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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