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Western Costume Company is a one-stop shop for costume designers, costumers, and stylists. Since the earliest days of Hollywood over a century ago, Western Costume has been an industry mainstay. Whether you work in film, television, theater, commercials, or fashion, you’ll find what you need in our vast warehouse. As the largest costume house in the United States, our all-in-one facility boasts a complete support system for your costume crew, from prep to wrap. Get started in our research library, which offers an extensive collection of dress-related publications. Find the perfect trim in our fabric store, then stop by the Supply Store for Schmere and hangers. Browse our eight miles of rental stock, from prehistory to the 1990s—even the future! If you don’t find what you’re looking for, have it made in our workrooms. Milliners, tailors, and shoemakers: from head to toe, Western Costume has you covered.

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Since 1977, United*American Costume Corporation has been providing period wardrobe to hundreds of Motion Picture and Television projects. Our authentic collection is known worldwide to members of the industry and is easily distinguishable on screen. Movie and television industry professionals have been using United*American Costume's wardrobe spanning the 1700's to the 1970's for award winning-productions since Luster Bayless started his costuming business. Known for period costumes for the military from the Revolutionary war through present day, as well as men’s, women’s and children’s civilian clothing. United*American costume can dress your entire cast with an eye for detail and authenticity.

ony Pictures Studios Wardrobe rentals at our Culver City warehouse also maintain an extensive inventory with new stock integrated from studio productions. In addition to wardrobe rentals for production, we also offer tailoring services for both on-lot and off-lot productions.

Costume Rentals Department 310-244-5995
Studio Tailor Shop 310-244-7281

Sony Pictures Studios Rental Warehouse
5933 W. Slauson Avenue
Culver City, CA 90230

Costume Rentals Corporation provides costumes to the world of film, television, and commercial productions. 

In business since 1976, CRC has always met the exacting standards demanded by the Entertainment Industry. When Tillie and Charlie James began their business, they rented costumes out of their own garage. Since then, they have expanded CRC to fill a 66,000 square foot warehouse with 59 rows of costume racks reaching 17 feet in height. The facility offers 10 costume offices, 5 prep cages, and 4 fitting rooms for production use.

The variety of costumes at Costume Rentals Corporation is expansive. CRC is recognized worldwide as the premiere supplier of military and police costume uniform rentals. We also have an extensive stock of service-oriented uniforms including hospital, hotel, restaurant, clerical, airline, and chauffeur. In addition, there is an impressive collection of period and modern civilian clothing for both men & women ranging from the 1850’s to modern day.

Located on Los Angeles’ Westside, the Fox on-lot warehouse offers an extensive array of costumes and textiles from all eras, and provides costume designers and costumers an opportunity to turn their ideas into works of art. 

At the Fox Lot, we are always moving forward. The backlot is a fully-functioning entertainment hub for all facets of production and post-production projects. With 15 different sound stages ranging in size, convenient on-lot production services, and various screening rooms and post-production suites, Fox is the ideal studio facility for producing efficient and quality production projects from start to finish.

In addition to the on-lot amenities, the Fox backlot features a historic New York Street backdrop, four commissary eateries, and various interiors and exteriors ideal for film settings.

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International Silks and Woolens has what you need. ISW has over 14,000 square feet of fabrics, notions and drapery. Our large selection of over 100,000 fabrics includes: Theatrical, Woolens, Notions, Bridal, Cotton, Drapery and Designer. ISW is eminent for the theatrical department, which is considered to be the largest in the United States. Whether you are looking for the perfect material for a special occasion or vintage material for a big budget Hollywood movie, you will find it here at International Silks and Woolens.