Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the business of fandom. Your local fabric store was not designed with cosplayers in mind. The rows and rows of ...

In the year 2000, superhero movies were at the precipice of a mainstream revolution, and leading that charge were the X-Men. But this was a new millennium and a new format. The tight, stretchy outfits ...

Elastane, commonly known as spandex, is a petroleum-based fiber known for its long-adored stretch and comfortable feel. Lycra is another familiar name for this fabric, although this is not a synonym ...

On any show set in the 1980s, the fashion is bound to be legendary — think Stranger Things or the super-duper sad flashbacks on This Is Us or FX’s recent hit Pose. But this is definitely the case with ...

Daria LeGrand (Ellie) and Phil Fiorini (Charlie) rehearse a scene from 'The Whale' at Unicorn Theatre. Many actors say they finally get into character when they put on their costumes. An effective ...