In Philadelphia’s Old City, Pierre’s Mascots & Costumes designs and makes professional mascots and costumes while also maintaining an enormous rental wardrobe. The full-service costume house traces its roots to 1876’s Miller Costumier and still works on the premises using traditional tailoring techniques. Its theatrical rental stock exceeds one million pieces, and the company says it has created more than 45,000 mascots.
Tim Art d.o.oTim Art d.o.o. has been designing and manufacturing custom mascots since 1990, turning clients’ characters into durable, expressive costumes for use in promotion and public events. Based in Ljubljana, the company guides each project from illustration and production sketch through fabrication, while also providing cleaning and repairs to extend a mascot’s working life. Its work has reached more than 2,000 clients in over 30 countries, with more than 3,000 mascots delivered.JERMYN, PA
Philly Express AthleticsA South Philadelphia institution, Philly Express Athletics grew from Frank Ristagno’s one-room tailoring shop, founded in 1976, into a second-generation apparel manufacturer. Since Michael Ristagno took over in 1996, the company has become known for custom hockey jerseys made in Philadelphia for teams ranging from local professionals to organizations overseas. Its staff also provides on-site customization for team apparel.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Rubies II LLCFounded as a Queens candy store in 1951, Rubies II LLC. has grown into a costume company making dress-up products that bring licensed characters and seasonal celebrations to life. The company entered theatrical costume manufacturing in 1970 and now supplies costumes and related party products worldwide, including its distinctive Funflatables and a Made in the USA makeup line. Reborn as Rubies II in 2020 as part of the Ad Populum family, it continues to build new products around pop culture and special occasions.SOUTH RICHMOND HILL, NY
I. Buss & Allan Uniform Company®Since 1892, New York’s family-owned I. Buss & Allan Uniform Company® has designed and manufactured custom uniforms while providing full-service sales and rentals. Now led by fourth-generation owner and lead designer Jennifer Busch, the company develops distinctive looks that treat uniforms as an extension of a client’s brand. Its work has outfitted generations of city doormen and other service professionals, as well as landmark institutions such as Carnegie Hall and The Metropolitan Opera.New York, NY