Costume design

Athletes from Austria, Japan, Norway & Germany were judged to have worn loose-fitting attire that apparently gives jumpers an advantage

In another year, masks would be a sign of the gaiety in Venice, an accessory worn for games and parties as big crowds parade about to show off their frivolous, fanciful costumes, especially ones with decorative face coverings. (Source: AP)

A number of world stars, including actors from the series "Game of Thrones" and "West World", arrive in Sofia for the event

Cosplayers are perhaps some of the most creative and awe-inspiring fans around.
You will often see them in their droves at fan conventions, accurately dressed as their favourite characters.
Some have even managed to find ways to use it to rebel against the system in the workplace.
The costumes are often made entirely from scratch – which is impressive in itself.

South African beauty Candice Swanepoel has returned modelling lingerie just 8 months after giving birth to her first child in early October. The Victoria Secret model, 28, is seen in a raunchy video posted on Instagram for the high profile brand with the caption reading “She’s back”. The sexy blonde is wearing a white lace thing bodysuit in a black and white video.

Underwear was originally designed to serve various purposes from hygiene reasons and preserving her modesty to changing a woman’s shape.

It’s fascinating to see how lingerie has evolved over the last hundred years. From the “step in chamise” of the 1920’s to the first “thing-bodysuit” in the 1970’s and the “full form underwear” of the modern day.

Debby Heerkens, a biology teacher at the Groene Hart Rijnwoude school in the Netherlands, came up with a memorable way to educate her students.

She stood up on her desk and started stripping off her clothes revealing a bodysuit of spandex illustrated with accurate muscles and organs.

Below that, another set of spandex illustrated where all the bones in her body are.

What would Lady Macbeth be without something extravagant in which to sweep on stage or Hamlet without a silk doublet and padded hose?