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Aida at the Met

36,000 Costumes Cleaned for The Met

The costume designers at the Met are truly magicians. My staff and I are transported to another place and time every time these costumes are brought to us for cleaning. This week we are in ancient Egypt, as we are cleaning Aida.

Damnation, Male Lead, Detail

Garment of the Week, May 8th 2009

This leather jacket worn by the principal male lead is a challenge because of the construction as well as the artificial aging added by the "paint shop".