Detail-oriented costume and wardrobe professional with extensive experience in styling, production costuming, supervision, and merchandising. I deliver strategic brand collaborations and exceptional design across film, television, theater, and live entertainment. I blend creative storytelling with practical production needs, mentoring teams and upholding wardrobe standards from concept to show time, while thriving in collaborative environments and driving reliability and style on every project.

Antonio B. Cooper

Detail-oriented costume and wardrobe professional with extensive experience in styling, production costuming, supervision, and merchandising. I deliver strategic brand collaborations and exceptional design across film, television, theater, and live entertainment. I blend creative storytelling with practical production needs, mentoring teams and upholding wardrobe standards from concept to show time, while thriving in collaborative environments and driving reliability and style on every project.

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Detail-oriented costume and wardrobe professional with extensive experience in styling, production costuming, supervision, and merchandising. I deliver strategic brand collaborations and exceptional design across film, television, theater, and live entertainment.

I blend creative storytelling with practical production needs, mentoring teams and upholding wardrobe standards from concept to show time, while thriving in collaborative environments and driving reliability and style on every project.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Wardrobe Technician at Virgin Voyages
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Ensure costumes are maintained, laundered, and repaired as needed. Assist with quick changes. Execute production show dressing plots.
Stitcher at RWS Entertainment Group
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Assist in fitting, stitching, or other wardrobe duties. Maintain and alter costumes. Follow precise directions in a timely manner.
Sample Maker at Drapes 4 Show
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Construct made to order samples for mass producing.
Wardrobe Supervisor at Norwegian Creative Studios
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Managed all aspects of the costume department onboard ship including: Maintenance of costumes, wigs, shoes, props, laundry, and wardrobe costume archive. Expedited backstage operations by delegating responsibilities across the department. Liaison of communication between managers onboard and corporate team shore side.
Fashion Stylist Assistant at Haute Look
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Organized and tailored garments to be photographed on models.
Set Dresser at Universal Studios Hollywood
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Managed schedules and full wardrobe inventory while addressing performer needs. Executing costume alterations requests from fittings.
Wardrobe Head at Feld Entertainment, Traveling Show
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Enforced all wardrobe rules specific to the company. Costume maintenance. Quality and inventory control.

Education

Fashion Design at Los Angeles Trade Technical College
January 1, 2010 - February 17, 2026
Family & Consumer Science at North Carolina A&T State University
January 1, 2004 - February 17, 2026

Qualifications

Gold Thimble Winner - Menswear
January 1, 2010 - February 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education