International Costumer Blog Posts
Welcome to the Maryland Costumers and Cosplayers Chapter
Welcome to chapter president Jamie Peddicord and the founding members of the Maryland Costumers and Cosplayers. The ICG Board approved their application on December 17, 2023. Information on the ICG's newest chapter appears on the "ICG Chapters" page of the ICG website.
Did You Know About the History of Men and Knitting?
While men may not have knit quite so socially or publically in the past as women, who use knitting and quilting groups as a way to pass time with friends, historically men have knit for themselves and for others.
The Future of the ICG: Rewriting our Governing Documents
The Bylaws and Standing Rules of the International Costumers Guild (our Governing Documents) dictate how the ICG operates as a corporation and define the relationship between the corporate executive component (ICG Board and Officers) and its chapters and members. We...
From The President’s Desk — November 2023
Well then, in the last three months, I've been to Sweden to catch Covid-19, helped run a rodeo, presented on the possibilities of quantum computing for weather/climate forecasting, and attended PacAnthro Weekend aka PAWCon, as well as trying to keep the routine...
ICG Board Commendation for Richard Man
On October 24, 2023, the International Costumers Guild Board of Directors unanimously voted to commend and congratulate photographer Richard Man for his winning the 2023 Hugo Award for Best Fan Artist.
Writing the History of Convention Costuming
In addition to my other ICG Archives activities, I’ve been writing a series of posts on the International Costumers Gallery Facebook page for the past two or three years about the history of convention costuming. This is a personal interest of mine, as well as a focus of the ICG Archives.
Reenactress: Discovering the Women Warriors of the Civil War
Silicon Web Costumers’ Guild presents the webinar “Reenactress: Discovering the Women Warriors of the Civil War” with documentary director J.R. Hardman. Hardman will discuss the history of women warriors who fought bravely in the service of their countries during the Civil War, how she was inspired to make the documentary and the process of bringing these historical figures to life through reenactment.
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.
ICG Archives is Looking for Fan Photos!
The ICG Archives is looking for fan photos. What do we mean by that? Our artform is so much more than just what you see on stage. We often get official photos from masquerade events but that is only a fraction of what shows up at a con or other event. What we'd love...
Share Your Chapter and SIG Activities
If your chapter or SIG is doing things that you would like to let other ICG members know about, please contact me and I will set up an account for you to create International Costumer blog posts. Your posts will also appear in the International Costumer newsletter.