We are extremely proud to have won the regional competition for the best carnival queen, hosted by Derby Theatre. We produced the costume for Tactile, a dance group based in Derby.
The winning costume we created is shown in the images below. Our goal was to create a carnival costume with vibrant, bright colours and an impressive size. As you can see from the pictures, we think we nailed it!
Bespoke Carnival Costumes
Carnivals take place all over the world, in many countries and across many cultures. They are celebrations of historical events, traditions, regions, religions and more.
Full of music, dance and colour, carnivals are, above all else, fun! The vibrant carnival costumes are one of the key elements of a carnival or parade.
They are designed to reflect the themes, and their elaborate beauty amazes and delights the audience.
At Promotional Props and Costumes, we design and create stunning carnival costumes sure to wow crowds. If you already have an idea of what you would like, we can work with you to create a standout piece. If you’d rather leave the creative side to us, our team will happily design a unique, bespoke costume for you.
We consider everything when designing our products, including freedom of movement, ultimate durability, easy cleaning and maintenance. This leaves you free to enjoy your carnival costume all day long, no matter what you’re up to and in all kinds of weather.
So if you’re after a carnival costume that will stand out this carnival season, come and talk to us! We will work to your time scale, budget and exact specifications to ensure you get a costume that you love – who knows, maybe you’ll win an award too!
Liz Johnson is the owner and lead designer of Promotional Props and Costumes, a Nottingham-based company specialising in creating bespoke props and costumes for marketing, advertising, and promotions. With a particular flair for puppetry and walkabout costumes, Liz has been bringing her designs to life since 2000.
Liz studied Theatre Design, Puppetry and Prop Costuming at Nottingham Trent University. After honing her craft at a puppetry company post-graduation, she embarked on her entrepreneurial venture, bringing her unique vision to life.
Today, Promotional Props and Costumes are at the forefront of creating mascot costumes, puppets, and one-off props for stage, television, and the advertising industry. Liz’s expertise extends beyond her business; she shares her knowledge as a sessional lecturer in Costume Design and Making at Nottingham Trent University, inspiring the next generation of creative professionals.
