Though officially founded in 2023 by costume designers Ian Fulcher, Hannah Glossop, and Matt Price, the true origins of Costume East date back to the early 2000s. It began with a modest studio shared by a few designers — each with a pattern-cutting table and just enough room beneath to store their growing garment collections.

Whatever the vision, the right costume starts here.

Whatever the vision, the right costume starts here.

Heather Macvean

“Costume East has in recent years become a vital resource for my work in TV comedy. Having previously pulled from a well kept stock of 60s, 70s and 80s period wear, it also provides a good range of contemporary wear, uniforms and accessories. The team have made it a well organised environment for a swift and efficient work day and have always been friendly and unphased by the inevitable last minute request”

Kate Forbes

“As a costume designer I love working from costume houses and Costume East is right up there as a great house offering unique pieces and quality stock for more contemporary productions large and small. It is beautifully organised and very decently priced. As a collection curated and run by costume designers the stock is very film friendly and the owners and staff are sensitive to your requirements, timings and budget, as well as being very accommodating, they are warm, welcoming and always on hand to point you in the right direction and offer advice about a collection they know intimately.”