Costumes | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/costumes/RSS feed for CostumesenMon, 17 Nov 2025 22:08:11 +0000You Can Buy the Wicked Witch's Hat That Actress Margaret Hamilton Wore in 'The Wizard of Oz'https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/you-can-buy-the-wicked-witchs-hat-that-actress-margaret-hamilton-wore-in-the-wizard-of-oz-180987698/Heritage Auctions is selling several pieces of memorabilia connected to the land of Oz, including the witch’s hat from the 1939 film and a 1903 edition of the book signed by Judy GarlandMon, 17 Nov 2025 22:08:11 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/you-can-buy-the-wicked-witchs-hat-that-actress-margaret-hamilton-wore-in-the-wizard-of-oz-180987698/This Designer Created Iconic Costumes for 'Bride of Frankenstein' and Other Classic Monster Movies. Her Mysterious Life Ended Tragicallyhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/this-designer-created-iconic-costumes-for-bride-of-frankenstein-and-other-classic-monster-movies-her-mysterious-life-ended-tragically-180987608/Vera West made her mark on 20th-century horror cinema. Historians continue to ponder the sad circumstances of her storyFri, 31 Oct 2025 16:25:56 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/this-designer-created-iconic-costumes-for-bride-of-frankenstein-and-other-classic-monster-movies-her-mysterious-life-ended-tragically-180987608/When 'The Wiz' Debuted on Broadway 50 Years Ago, It Sparked a Brand New Day for Audienceshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/when-wiz-debuted-broadway-50-years-ago-sparked-brand-new-day-audiences-180986814/How the remarkable musical transformed a beloved folk tale into a celebratory vision for the future of Black AmericaThu, 26 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/when-wiz-debuted-broadway-50-years-ago-sparked-brand-new-day-audiences-180986814/These Dramatic Photos Reveal How It's Always High Noon in Tombstonehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/dramatic-photos-its-always-high-noon-in-tombstone-arizona-180986231/Saddle up for a visit to the most notorious town in the West, where a certain infamous showdown happens day after dayMon, 31 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/dramatic-photos-its-always-high-noon-in-tombstone-arizona-180986231/Dorothy's Ruby Slippers From 'The Wizard of Oz' Sell for a Record-Breaking $28 Millionhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/dorothys-ruby-slippers-from-the-wizard-of-oz-sell-for-a-record-breaking-28-million-180985620/The iconic shoes, which went missing for more than a decade, are now the most valuable piece of movie memorabilia ever auctionedTue, 10 Dec 2024 17:07:43 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/dorothys-ruby-slippers-from-the-wizard-of-oz-sell-for-a-record-breaking-28-million-180985620/What Makes the Dark, Whimsical World of Tim Burton So Compelling?https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/what-makes-the-dark-whimsical-world-of-tim-burton-so-compelling-180985370/An exhibition in London is showcasing more than 600 artworks and artifacts—including costumes, props and sketches—from the famous filmmaker’s careerWed, 06 Nov 2024 19:12:25 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/what-makes-the-dark-whimsical-world-of-tim-burton-so-compelling-180985370/The Top 25 Trending Halloween Costumes of 2024, According to Googlehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-top-25-trending-halloween-costumes-of-2024-according-to-google-180985304/This year, celebrants will likely be channeling characters from hit franchises like "Beetlejuice," "Inside Out" and "Deadpool"Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:35:51 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-top-25-trending-halloween-costumes-of-2024-according-to-google-180985304/Why Are Witches and Warlocks Going Stand-Up Paddleboarding to Celebrate Halloween?https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-are-witches-and-warlocks-going-stand-up-paddleboarding-to-celebrate-halloween-180985244/Across the country, revelers are dressing in costumes and gliding across bodies of water on stand-up paddleboards to ring in the spooky seasonTue, 15 Oct 2024 16:22:29 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-are-witches-and-warlocks-going-stand-up-paddleboarding-to-celebrate-halloween-180985244/The National Museum of American History Collects Mariska Hargitay's Costume From 'Law & Order: SVU'https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-national-museum-of-american-history-collects-mariska-hargitays-costume-from-law-order-svu-180985049/The Smithsonian museum accepted a detective suit and badge worn by the actress' character, Olivia Benson, on the long-running proceduralTue, 10 Sep 2024 18:09:46 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-national-museum-of-american-history-collects-mariska-hargitays-costume-from-law-order-svu-180985049/The Judy Garland Museum Wants to Buy Dorothy's Ruby Slippershttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-judy-garland-museum-wants-to-buy-dorothys-ruby-slippers-180984604/Officials hope to raise millions to bid on the shoes, which were missing for over a decade, at auction in DecemberTue, 25 Jun 2024 19:26:23 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-judy-garland-museum-wants-to-buy-dorothys-ruby-slippers-180984604/