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BeSpoke Issue 19: The Horror Issue

 
 

Bespoke ISSUE 19: THE HORROR ISSUE

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Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

By Jo Jin

BeSpoke 19 marks a turning point as our first fully digital issue, dedicated to the memory of our late Editor-in-Chief, Loretta Chin.

Letter from the President

Letter from the President

By Jennifer Stroud

BeSpoke 19: The Horror Issue celebrates the artistry of Canadian costume designers who bring horror’s most iconic characters to life.

Linda Muir Brings Nosferatu to Life Through Costume By Jo Jin From her childhood love of storytelling to collaborating with Robert Eggers on four films, the Toronto-based designer shares how research, textiles, and history fuel her hauntingly

Linda Muir Brings Nosferatu to Life Through Costume

By Jo Jin

From her childhood love of storytelling to collaborating with Robert Eggers on four films, the Toronto-based designer shares how research, textiles, and history fuel her hauntingly beautiful creations.

Retro Scare with Alien’s Recent Odyssey “Alien: Romulus”  By Marcia Scott Award-winning costume designer Carlos Rosario, fresh from his acclaimed work on Shōgun , reflects on his journey, his collaboration with Fede Álvarez, and the pat

Retro Scare with Alien’s Recent Odyssey “Alien: Romulus” 

By Marcia Scott

Award-winning costume designer Carlos Rosario, fresh from his acclaimed work on Shōgun, reflects on his journey, his collaboration with Fede Álvarez, and the path that led him to design for the iconic Alien franchise.

Loretta Chin Tribute

In Loving Memory of our Editor-In-Chief, Loretta Chin

By Jo Jin

A tribute to Loretta Chin, BeSpoke’s Editor-in-Chief, whose adventurous spirit, decades-long career in journalism and styling, and unwavering passion for culture left a lasting mark on the fashion and film community.

Tribute to Juul Haalmeyer

Translating Wit into Wardrobe with a Glue Gun and a Dream – A Tribute to the Extraordinary Life of Juul Haalmeyer

By Jennifer Stroud

A tribute to Emmy Award–winning costume designer Juul Haalmeyer, whose wit, creativity, and sequined flair shaped Canadian television and beyond.

Interview with the Breakdown Artist

Interview with the Breakdown Artist

By Ginger Martini

Some of CAFTCAD’s shining stars in breakdown and textile arts pulled back to curtain on their methods to give our audience a closer look at all the magic we see on camera. In this series, Ginger Martini interviews Samantha Stroman, Sarah “Bloodstain” Blostein, Andrea Urra Moya, Anna Pantcheva, Tamara Rigby-Funke, and Alex Kavanagh.

A Brief History of Canadian Horror Films

A Brief History of Canadian Horror Films

By Mariana Sandoval-Angel | Illustrations by Amanda Gougeon

Explore over 60 years of Canadian horror cinema, brought to life with custom illustrations and a horror timeline.

CAFTCAD Year in Review

CAFTCAD Year in Review

Look back on an exciting year at CAFTCAD, from the beloved Movie Wardrobe Sale to the highly anticipated return of the CAFTCAD Awards.

Close Up Questions

Close-Up Questions

CAFTCAD members reveal their favourite horror films, iconic costumes, and their favourite items to use on set.

Issue 19 Masthead

Editor-in-Chief: Loretta Chin 

Creative Director: Jo Jin 

Managing Editor: Stephanie Wereley

Copy Editor: Jennifer Stroud 

Managing Coordinator: Yuxin Shi

Contributors: Cynthia Amsden, Ginger Martini, Mariana Sandoval-Angel, Marcia Scott, Joanna Syrokomla

Cover photo: Nosferatu (2024), photo courtesy of Focus Features

IMAGE credits:

  • Photo by Nick Lee/The Best of Toronto

  • Image courtesy of Jennifer Stroud

  • Images courtesy of Focus Features and Linda Muir

  • Images courtesy of 20th Century Studios, Carlos Rosario, and Monica Alberte

  • Photos by Ryan Emberley and Semco Salehi

    Imaages Courtesy of Jo Jin and CAFTCAD

  • Photos by Michael T Photography

    Images courtesy of CAFTCAD and CAFTCAD Presents

  • Images courtesy of Samantha Stroman, Sarah “Bloodstain” Blostein, Andrea Urra Moya, Anna Pantcheva, Tamara Rigby-Funke, and Alex Kavanagh.

  • Unofficial costume illustrations by Amanda Gougeon. Copyright CAFTCAD 2025

  • Photos by Semco Salehi, Brandon Mark Peterson, Michael T Photography, and Lu Chau/Photagonist

    Images courtesy of The City of Toronto and CAFTCAD

  • Images courtesy of Sarah “Bloodstain” Blostein, Amanda Gougeon, Ginger Martini, Alex Kavanagh, Anna Pantcheva, Tamara Rigby-Funke, Marcia Scott, Luis Sequeira, Samatnah Stroman, Jennifer Stroud, Allisa Swanson, and Isolda Virgínia.