
Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop
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On July 18, 2026, Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh hosted the Scottish premiere of Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop, which offered a unique look at sixty years of costume design innovation from Oscar and BAFTA-winning John Bright's pioneering house, Cosprop. The event featured costumes that had never been seen publicly before, promising an immersive experience for visitors. The venue was designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring level access to dining areas, thus accommodating all attendees, including those with limited mobility. Established in 1965, Cosprop is celebrated for its expertise in period costume design for film, television, and theater. This event promises to be a dramatic celebration of both artistry and history.
Opening in July, Dovecot Studios presents the Scottish premiere of Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop, featuring many costumes never seen in public before. Level access to dining room, cafe or restaurant Suitable for visitors with limited mobility Founded in 1965 by Oscar and BAFTA-winning costume designer John Bright, Cosprop specialises in period costume for film, television and theatre. His eye for detail is in thousands of film, television and stage productions through his work as a costume designer, a costumier, maker, advisor, collector and historian. This exhibition is a celebration of six decades of creativity across film, television and theatre, presenting an unrivalled opportunity to go behind the scenes of one of the most celebrated costume houses in the world. Exhibiting some never seen before garments, the exhibition traces the full journey from script to screen with original costumes on display alongside design drawings, research material, mood boards, swatches and archive photography. Visitors will be able to see iconic and beautifully crafted period outfits from films such as A Room with a View, Pirates of the Caribbean, Pride and Prejudice and Mrs Harris Goes to Paris, as well as costumes from television classics from Agatha Christie’s Poirot to Downtown Abbey and Peaky Blinders.
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Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop takes place on Saturday, 18 July 2026 at 01:00. The event runs until Saturday, 16 January 2027.
Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop is held at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh (Dovecot Studios, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT).
Tickets for Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop can be booked via edinburgh.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop
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On July 18, 2026, Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh hosted the Scottish premiere of Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop, which offered a unique look at sixty years of costume design innovation from Oscar and BAFTA-winning John Bright's pioneering house, Cosprop. The event featured costumes that had never been seen publicly before, promising an immersive experience for visitors. The venue was designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring level access to dining areas, thus accommodating all attendees, including those with limited mobility. Established in 1965, Cosprop is celebrated for its expertise in period costume design for film, television, and theater. This event promises to be a dramatic celebration of both artistry and history.
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Opening in July, Dovecot Studios presents the Scottish premiere of Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop, featuring many costumes never seen in public before. Level access to dining room, cafe or restaurant Suitable for visitors with limited mobility Founded in 1965 by Oscar and BAFTA-winning costume designer John Bright, Cosprop specialises in period costume for film, television and theatre. His eye for detail is in thousands of film, television and stage productions through his work as a costume designer, a costumier, maker, advisor, collector and historian. This exhibition is a celebration of six decades of creativity across film, television and theatre, presenting an unrivalled opportunity to go behind the scenes of one of the most celebrated costume houses in the world. Exhibiting some never seen before garments, the exhibition traces the full journey from script to screen with original costumes on display alongside design drawings, research material, mood boards, swatches and archive photography. Visitors will be able to see iconic and beautifully crafted period outfits from films such as A Room with a View, Pirates of the Caribbean, Pride and Prejudice and Mrs Harris Goes to Paris, as well as costumes from television classics from Agatha Christie’s Poirot to Downtown Abbey and Peaky Blinders.
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When is Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop?
Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop takes place on Saturday, 18 July 2026 at 01:00. The event runs until Saturday, 16 January 2027.
Where is Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop taking place?
Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop is held at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh (Dovecot Studios, 10 Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT).
How do I get tickets for Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop?
Tickets for Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop can be booked via edinburgh.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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