Need To Find Period-Style Costumes

NICK ASH

NICK ASH

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In my film I will be doing reenactments of from various points throughout history. I read through posts already and got some good ideas on constructing a patient's room in a hospital. Also, some ideas on obtain military clothing. However, I figured I would post what I need and see where it gets me.

I need Roman soldier armor and gear
http://www.miniatures.de/reenactment/aalen-roman-legionnaires.jpg

I need an 18th Century outfit for the character of Captain Cook and his men
http://www.eso.org/public/outreach/eduoff/cas/cas2004/casreports-2004/rep-127/Figures/fig%28Cook%29.jpg

Polynesian style dress of that same era

WWII naval sailor and Army clothing
http://www.worthingtonindustries.com/images/Timeline2/3.jpg
http://media.photobucket.com/image/wwii%20army%20enlisted%20uniforms/AldenPyle/enlistedfield.jpg

Vietnam Army/Marine uniform
http://www.fxha.com/Images%20-%20Movie%20Archives/Viet%20Nam%20Soldier%20kneeling.jpg

Also, I will need weapons, shields ect all the accessories.

I am on Oahu so either any place in Hawaii or a place that ships here would be great.
 
Find some reenactment groups.
They have the best know-how and own all the bells and whistles.
Most of them are even glad to contribute to a film for food, travel expense and an end credit.

Lots of them got websites and boards like this: http://www.reenactor.net/

Frank
 
its funny you say that because I have just spent an hour looking at reenactment groups. This is a great idea. It pretty much covers all I need except Cpt Cook and his men.
 
You can rent from Los Angeles costume houses and simply air-freight the costumes back and forth. The LA->Hawaii loop is pretty well established.
 
*sigh* Yet another reason to wish I was in Hawaii. I do costumes from just about every period. There's a group in the SCA in BC, Canada, that's got an astonishing collection of Roman gear. If you're still looking, I could track down their contact info, but you'd have to ship it from Vancouver.
 
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