From historical costume and cosplay to occasion-wear and accessories, our costume hire department has all you need for an unforgettable event.
We specialise in high quality, professionally made costumes, both historical and contemporary available to hire on a smaller, individual basis.
Searching for the perfect costume for your next event? Look no further than our vast collection of period and contemporary costumes, with more than 60,000 individual items, each professionally cared for, straight from the RSC stages. We're sure to have exactly what you need.
A VAST COLLECTION
Our costumes are available to anyone who's looking to hire the pieces to make a perfect outfit, and we have costumes for all ages. If you're looking for bulk hire, or work commercially, please see our professional pages.
Our hire rails include:
- Historical costumes ranging from the Ancient Greek, Egyptian and Roman Empires all the way through to the end of the 20th Century
- Modern and contemporary costumes
- Fantasy and futuristic costumes
- Military uniforms from all periods
- Group themed outfits
- Accessories from our Armoury and Millinery departments
- Black tie wear for formal events
PRICES
Our prices are very competitive. Costumes and accessories are priced individually, so you can hire as much or as little as you need.
- Hire is priced for the week, with individual accessories starting at just a few pounds. We estimate a full costume to cost around £90 plus VAT
- Hires are charged on a sliding scale basis. After week one the price reduces to 50% for the second week, and 25% from weeks 3 to 12, and then 10% to week 20
- Our minimum hire period is one week - we do not hire for part weeks
Stylists, photographers, private individuals and fancy dress parties are all welcome. We charge the same rate to all our customers. With 60,000+ costumes we really do have something for every budget!
HOW TO HIRE A COSTUME
Visits to Costume Hire are by no-obligation appointment only. The store is open Monday to Friday, 10am - 5pm. To book an appointment, complete the Costume Hire Enquiry Form below. You can also call us on +44 (0)1789 272444.
