Western Costume Company Supply Store

[I Adore Film Noir]

I did an advanced search and didn't see this company mentioned, so here goes:

I was cruising here:

http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/17979/hurrah-for-hollywood

and noticed the invitation to visit Western Costume Company in Los Angeles, CA. I clicked on the link and ended up here:

http://www.lawardrobesupplies.com/

They have a bunch of neat stuff.

 

[Wally_Hood]

By way of coincidence, when I was the drum major in high school, my dad drove downtown to Western Costume to rent me the Scottish feather bonnet, which is the huge shaggy hat with the four "tails" that hang down the side. The original plan was to return it when football season was over and there would be no more half time shows. Our football team went all the way to the championship (and won) so I kept the bonnet a little longer. When my dad called Western Costume to explain why it wasn't coming back at the agreed upon time and explained why, they said not to worry, keep the hat as long as the season lasts, no extra charge.

 

[I Adore Film Noir]

By way of coincidence, when I was the drum major in high school, my dad drove downtown to Western Costume to rent me the Scottish feather bonnet, which is the huge shaggy hat with the four "tails" that hang down the side. The original plan was to return it when football season was over and there would be no more half time shows. Our football team went all the way to the championship (and won) so I kept the bonnet a little longer. When my dad called Western Costume to explain why it wasn't coming back at the agreed upon time and explained why, they said not to worry, keep the hat as long as the season lasts, no extra charge.

Cool! If ever I get to L.A. again, the tour of Western is top on my list.

 

[Lauren]

My one experience with Western Costume was not a very pleasant one. I went specifically to buy a somewhat expensive distressing kit for an independant film I was working on, and was completely ignored by all the staff. I nearly had to corner someone to get them to help me.
I would love to go to the research library there. When I went in the early 2000's they charged $20 an hour to use their library, but the stuff in there looked incredible. Lots of old bound books from who knows how long ago.

 

[Sam Craig]

Sorry,
I don't mean to be dense, but other than fullers dirt, what are we looking for here?

Just wondering,

Sam