Costume Sale (Wellington)

[quote"My Flatmate Norman"]In the interests of getting this to people who may well be
interested…

Costume Cave 2 is culling thousands of items of costuming
in a ONE-OFF SALE!!

Costume Cave 2 is almost unknown to most Wellingtonians,
although many will be familiar with The Costume Cave,
Wakefield St, it’s mother company, which hires fancy-dress
costumes to the public. Cave 2 was set up exclusively for
theatre, film and TV hire, and the garments have been
collected from many sources including Avalon TV studios, the
Palama “Dark Knight” series, South Pacific Pictures (Xena),
Downstage Theatre wardrobe, Wellington Theatrical Wardrobe
and Access Art. This unique and valuable resource is one of
the largest of it’s kind in New Zealand.

Due to necessity, Costume Cave 2 is holding a once only
sale. It’s a rare opportunity to purchase from an incredible
selecton of vintage clothing and shoes dating back to the
1960s, 70s and 80s and by doing so, buyers will be helping
keep the most useful parts of the collection available to
the industry.

The sale will be open to the public for just four days only:
Thur 15th, Fri 16th, Sat 17th and Sun 18th February at Level
1, 233 Willis Street, Wellington. Doors open at 10am and
shut at 2pm.

Pass it on to whoever you think may be interested…

Norman[/quote]

dies I wish I were in Wellington.

Wimper All those 3 peice suits, tails coats, morning coats, frock coats, top hats, derbies, bowlers, smoking jackets, red tails coats, great coats…

damn them and their not being in auckland…damn me and my not being in wellington…damn me not being to afford it if i could get down there…damn it all…DAMN IT

So, who feels like a roadtrip on Thursday the 15th of Feb? :stuck_out_tongue:

Yeah, wish I was in Wellington too! That sounds awesome.

So, who can we send with a “wish list” shopping list, a “max price list” and a pile of cash?

I would so like to go have a nosey…

If only they have a web posting of all items!
Oh well dreams are free.

Jared

[quote=“MissMenolly”]So, who can we send with a “wish list” shopping list, a “max price list” and a pile of cash?[/quote]I was planning on going, but for personal reasons probably won’t be spending a lot of time there. If there is item that would Absolutely Make Your Year let me know and I’ll keep an eye out, but this does not constitute an offer to fill a 10 page shopping list for people.

Nikki, I would be way keen for a road trip. How long does it take to get down there? Would it be justified in spending some LARPs money?

The Mutton Birds wrote a song that expresses this sentiment exactly

And steph can PLEASE keep an eye out for boots, if you see any nice leather riding boots or similar size 9-9 [size=75]1/2[/size] 10 [size=75]1/2[/size] (if in US sizes) i am Extraordinarly keen to get a pair.

about 9 hours if you take only short breaks

ouch well, that certainly is a long drive. thinks long and hard

Never the less I love driving and if I am not working am most definately keen for a road trip.

yeah, count me in. But I will only be able to go down for like thursday or something then back on saturday I think. That fit with you?

Keep in mind that the afterlarp is on the saturday.
I’m kinda interested in coming as well. I just need to figure out if Ive actaully got some money to spend on costumes to justify going.
BTW, 9 hour is probably an over estimation. I think 7-8 would be closer to the mark.

AAH! After LARP! Okay, I’m not going. I have to get that night off. Can you look out for some sweet boots size 10-10 1/2? I will put money into your account prior if you like. If you see anything sweet then give me a bell.

Maybe if there are any full victorian dresses?

I’m thinking someone with a phone that takes photo’s, texting pics to potential shoppers… with comments like “how about this one?” etc…

I so want to go, even if it’s just to look at all the pretties…

ugh, but i would have to come back on friday, it would be silly. But I SOO want to go

I know how ya feel Lucy

I’d love a full “White Tie” Tux or a white dinner coat or white suit which they’d probably have…or just some nice 3 peice suits (they are hard to find as STUPID people sell them at op shops as a sepreate vest and suit and they get split up) but its hard without going and trying them on, I’d have to give someone my tailored measurements (as well as make sure they know what proper “white tie” is as opposed to “black tie”)… which is too much hassle

Dont worry about it… Sigh

[quote=“Carl”]And steph can PLEASE keep an eye out for boots, if you see any nice leather riding boots or similar size 9-9 1/2 10 1/2 (if in US sizes) i am Extraordinarly keen to get a pair.[/quote]Right, I didn’t see any riding boots, and the nice women’s boots I found are closer to a size 6, sorry. But I did get some boots and shoes which are kinda larpish which I’ll bring to the Mordavia Afterlarp tomorrow and sell at cost to anyone who wants them. The surplus I’ll donate to the NZLarps wardrobe, because boots are something that’s always useful and they were quite cheap.

(I’ll post photos later, I’m fairly tired right now.)