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It was among the first bands to hire Bill Whitten to create costumes mixing the iconography of ancient Egypt with Afrofuturism.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

According to Reveles, Simmon would often disguise himself whenever he ventured outside the home, wearing elaborate costumes ranging from clown outfits to women’s clothing in an effort to avoid public attention.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Many costumes were made especially for the cast while others were purchased from vintage stores.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

In a May 15 post on X, Weir, 36, declared that he’d had it with the wacky costumes, which have long been a staple of political party conventions but seem particularly popular among do-what-thou-wilt libertarians.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“We have your costumes, if you would like to join the statues this evening.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern