We CREATe A MESS
We are a community of highly talented individuals that are stronger together
meet the costume collective
We are a vibrant community of skilled makers, designers, dreamers, and overachievers.
Our diverse talents, enriched by years of experience, come together to cultivate an unmatched collaborative practice.
By nurturing community, authenticity, and growth, we are building a unique epicenter for costume creation.
Explore our collective as a whole or check out individual members' sites to witness their exceptional abilities.
the collective
Executive Team
Madeline Berger
Founder, Resident Costume Designer & Stylist
Madison Miller
Chief Operations Officer & Sr. Wardrobe Supervisor
Ashley Renee
Studio Director, Costume Designer, Natural Dyer, & Material Alchemist
Lydia Mikulka
Lead Style Consultant & Marketing Director
Christopher Ellis
Executive Facilities Director
Joanne Cole
Business Manager
Bridget Braley
Senior Producer
Ellie Rudner
Grant and Outreach Manager
The Collective Team
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Kristen McCullough
Maker, Tailor & Costume Shop Manager
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Lisa E. Phoenix
Wardrobe Stylist & Event Coordinator
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Jamie Juang
Maker, Costumer & Visual Artist
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Lynda Hornada
Assistant Costume Designer & Maker
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Erin Manning
Associate Costume Designer & stellaHeron Shoe Consultant
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Maggie McGrann
Costume Designer
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Ralph Hoy
Costume Designer & Maker
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Jasmin Esmeralda Santiago
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Evana Schibinger
Costume Designer
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Aminah Mariposa
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Zachary Taitz
Wardrobe Assistant
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Kathryn Stein
Maker, Shopper & Wardrobe Dresser / Supervisor
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Julia Neal
Costume Support & Artist
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Mariana Castro
Creative Ambassador & Assistant Wardrobe Stylist
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Lyre Alston
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Ji Kim
Stylist, Hair & Makeup Designer
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Mia Goldberg
Rental Shop Manager
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Gloria Au
Communications & Branding Designer
JOIN US!
Are you a maker, designer, stylist or creative looking for community? Come join The Collective!
We are also launching a directory of the greater Bay Area costume community, outside the collective! Any individual or business that is helpful to us in the bodies in clothing world can be submitted for the directory.
Check out what we are working on:
