Bespoke ISSUE 19: THE HORROR ISSUE
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Letter from the Editor-in-Chief
By Jo Jin
BeSpoke 19 marks a turning point as our first fully digital issue, dedicated to the memory of our late Editor-in-Chief, Loretta Chin.
By Jennifer Stroud
BeSpoke 19: The Horror Issue celebrates the artistry of Canadian costume designers who bring horror’s most iconic characters to life.
Linda Muir Brings Nosferatu to Life Through Costume
By Jo Jin
From her childhood love of storytelling to collaborating with Robert Eggers on four films, the Toronto-based designer shares how research, textiles, and history fuel her hauntingly beautiful creations.
Retro Scare with Alien’s Recent Odyssey “Alien: Romulus”
By Marcia Scott
Award-winning costume designer Carlos Rosario, fresh from his acclaimed work on Shōgun, reflects on his journey, his collaboration with Fede Álvarez, and the path that led him to design for the iconic Alien franchise.
In Loving Memory of our Editor-In-Chief, Loretta Chin
By Jo Jin
A tribute to Loretta Chin, BeSpoke’s Editor-in-Chief, whose adventurous spirit, decades-long career in journalism and styling, and unwavering passion for culture left a lasting mark on the fashion and film community.
By Jennifer Stroud
A tribute to Emmy Award–winning costume designer Juul Haalmeyer, whose wit, creativity, and sequined flair shaped Canadian television and beyond.
Interview with the Breakdown Artist
By Ginger Martini
Some of CAFTCAD’s shining stars in breakdown and textile arts pulled back to curtain on their methods to give our audience a closer look at all the magic we see on camera. In this series, Ginger Martini interviews Samantha Stroman, Sarah “Bloodstain” Blostein, Andrea Urra Moya, Anna Pantcheva, Tamara Rigby-Funke, and Alex Kavanagh.
A Brief History of Canadian Horror Films
By Mariana Sandoval-Angel | Illustrations by Amanda Gougeon
Explore over 60 years of Canadian horror cinema, brought to life with custom illustrations and a horror timeline.
Look back on an exciting year at CAFTCAD, from the beloved Movie Wardrobe Sale to the highly anticipated return of the CAFTCAD Awards.
CAFTCAD members reveal their favourite horror films, iconic costumes, and their favourite items to use on set.