Costume Industry Coalition Launches COVID Relief Fund, Sets $4.5M Goal For “Survival”
Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticThe recently formed Costume Industry Coalition has launched a pandemic emergency relief campaign for New York City’s pattern makers, cutters, stitchers, tailors, milliners, hand finishers and other artisans who have seen their incomes vanish since the onset of COVID-19.The Coalition, which includes members from more than 50 New York City-area costume businesses and artisans from stage, dance, television, film, opera, cruise ships, and concerts, has set a fundraising goal of $4.5 million. Between now and Sept.