Motion Picture Costumers IATSE Local 705

Motion Picture Costumers IATSE Local 705 The Motion Picture Costumers, IATSE Local 705, is the largest union of costume supervisors, artisans, and craftsmen in film and television.

04/22/2026

Hollywood has "generations of talent."
Indeed we do.

Reposted There’s no sugar-coating it: the people who power LA’s film and TV industry are struggling. For decades, our city was a place where creatives and artists could build a life: buy a home, start a college fund, retire with dignity. Today, it feels like that dream is fading. But I’m not giving up the fight to bring it back. Far from it. We’re just getting started.

That’s why I introduced the LA Creator Pass pilot program to support the “missing middle” of production — crews of 50 folks or less. Smaller, independent projects like these are the beating heart of this industry. Overcoming these challenges require all of us working together, and there’s a lot to do! I’ve got 8 motions in City Hall, each designed to save entertainment jobs in Los Angeles. Our workers, families, and communities can’t wait. Let’s fight together and Keep Hollywood Home!

Repost from Kevin Norris If it looks real, I did my job 😎
04/21/2026

Repost from Kevin Norris

If it looks real, I did my job 😎

Repost from Elizabeth Estervig Elizabeth Estervig We’ve all gotten unhelpful pins from mystery fittings. It’s no s...
04/16/2026

Repost from Elizabeth Estervig Elizabeth Estervig

We’ve all gotten unhelpful pins from mystery fittings. It’s no skin off my nose to have to do things twice, but it is an inefficient use of labor hours. Good designers know the worth of having an expert pin for fit and alterations not just for photos. Costume Designers Guild

Repost from Jill Otte Jill Otte This is my love letter to this incredible costume crew 💕 WRAP WRAP WRAP on Soapbox 📺...
04/10/2026

Repost from Jill Otte Jill Otte

This is my love letter to this incredible costume crew 💕 WRAP WRAP WRAP on Soapbox 📺

For International Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate the lives & accomplishments of the transgender & gender no...
03/31/2026

For International Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate the lives & accomplishments of the transgender & gender non-conforming members of our community. We honor the courage of countless people who work tirelessly to raise awareness, speak out, and live authentically as who they are.

We will continue to fight the discrimination transgender people still face, both in and out of the workplace.

THIS SUNDAY! ⭐ Vintage Bazaar at ! 👚🧤👗👠🎩📿💍Shop Vintage and Handmade items from the exclusive collections of Hollywood'...
03/28/2026

THIS SUNDAY!
⭐ Vintage Bazaar at ! 👚🧤👗👠🎩📿💍
Shop Vintage and Handmade items from the exclusive collections of Hollywood's elite film 📽️ & television 📺 Costumers!

📅March 29, 2026
🕘9am-5pm

📍5127 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607

Open to the public! No entry fee!

Reposted OnThisDay: 146 women were killed on March 25, 1911, in a deadly, fast-moving blaze at New York City’s Triangl...
03/25/2026

Reposted

OnThisDay: 146 women were killed on March 25, 1911, in a deadly, fast-moving blaze at New York City’s Triangle Shirtwaist Company. Locked doors blocked the exits, and many women jumped in desperation—fatally—to the street below. Inexpensive ready-to-wear like this shirtwaist made fashion accessible to greater numbers of people. However, increased factory mass production brought with it a host of concerns, including pollution and poor labor practices. Unions were formed to combat low wages, extremely long hours, and the often unsafe conditions faced by garment workers.

Although the company’s owners were never convicted on criminal charges, the tragic incident became crucial to labor reform. Legal scholar Arthur F. McEvoy has noted that the fire “finally made possible the kinds of regulations over working conditions for which reformers had been struggling for some time.”

Commemoration of the 115th Anniversary of the Triangle Fire is being held today, 11:30am-1:00pm, corner of Washington Place & Greene Street https://rememberthetrianglefire.org

Repost from Costumer Javier Gonzalez This past October, I was contacted by an incredible costume designer with a cha...
03/24/2026

Repost from Costumer Javier Gonzalez

This past October, I was contacted by an incredible costume designer with a challenge: recreate a racing suit inspired by a rare vintage Parnelli Jones Ford BF Goodrich suit, one that had been listed on eBay for $1 million for a TV commercial.

They provided two fire suits, one blue and one white, each with different emblems. I carefully stripped the emblems, then deconstructed both suits, using the blue for the pants and the white for the top. I rebuilt the pants to match the original quilted pattern, then integrated the white upper portion, modifying the straps and zippers so everything functioned seamlessly as one piece.

From there, I created vector graphics and embroidered all the details in-house on fabrics designed to resemble the original. Every patch and emblem was then sewn onto the suit I had constructed from the ground up.

Collaborating with the costume designer was an incredible experience, there was total trust and creative freedom, as long as I could deliver on the vision. From set, I received countless messages of appreciation for the work, especially for bringing something to life that many thought was impossible.

As a motion picture specialty costume manufacturer, these are the kinds of projects that push me to do my best work and remind me why I love what I do.

✨A Spring 🌼 Vintage Bazaar ✨ 👗🎩👠👛📿👒Sunday, March 29, 20269am-5pmMPC 705 Member Hall5127 Laurel Canyon BlvdValley Village...
03/23/2026

✨A Spring 🌼 Vintage Bazaar ✨

👗🎩👠👛📿👒

Sunday, March 29, 2026
9am-5pm

MPC 705 Member Hall
5127 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Valley Village 91607

Shop vintage & hand-made pieces from the exclusive collections of Hollywood's elite film & television Costumers!

Open to the public, no entry fee!

Preparations are underway for tomorrow's Rosie the Riveter Mixer at the Member Hall! We're in inviting our IATSE kin a...
03/21/2026

Preparations are underway for tomorrow's Rosie the Riveter Mixer at the Member Hall!

We're in inviting our IATSE kin and guests (21+) to step back in time to celebrate one of our favorite labor icons! Dress in your best Rosie-inspired gear, and join the for this inspirational evening!

Reposted from IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb joined Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Laura Friedman in Burbank ...
03/20/2026

Reposted from
IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb joined Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Laura Friedman in Burbank to push for a federal film and television production incentive that protects American jobs and strengthens U.S. film and TV production.

At the hearing, Loeb warned that aggressive foreign tax incentives are pulling productions overseas and costing American film workers, television crews, and entertainment communities tens of thousands of jobs.

He also raised concerns about major media mergers and their impact on workers.

IATSE is calling for federal action to level the playing field, support domestic production, and maintain a strong film and television industry in the United States.

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5127 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
91607

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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