Business Members

Pata Luna is a dyed in the wool Manhattanite known for creative costuming around town. Her larger than life headpieces stop traffic and her stunning makeup designs light up the night! Pata's Lunaversal Design NYC gives expert advice for DIY costumes and materials. You might even find her at Dick Blick's inspiring young artists to think big and express themselves!

Nina Beatrix is the Queen of Costumes. A master of cosplay and immersive outfits, Nina shifts between genres, with everything from Star Wars to Steampunk, and from Halloween Goth to Victorian elegance. Whether gracing the halls of the National Arts Club or clinging to the the Kostume Kult Halloween float, her looks are nothing short of mesmerizing. Nina is a dedicated advocate for the arts and mental health awareness, making her a beloved icon in both creative and community circles.

Xris SMack! is a DJ, producer, and event curator whose influence spans the worlds of music, multimedia, and alternative culture. As a music producer, recording engineer, musician, and remixer, Xris has crafted a sonic signature that blends dark electronic energy with immersive visual storytelling. His work extends beyond the studio, shaping New York City’s underground scene through groundbreaking events like SMack!, the city’s premiere multimedia fetish experience, and STIMULATE, an electrifying fusion of music, art, and interactive performance. With a relentless drive for innovation, Xris has spent over two decades pushing the boundaries of electronic music, art, and nightlife, earning a reputation for his fearless creativity and ability to bring together diverse communities. Whether in the studio, behind the decks, or curating large-scale events, Xris SMack! continues to inspire and challenge the status quo.

"A native New Yorker, Nancy has worked in design and trend direction for a career that has involved industry leaders; Nicole Miller, Rebecca Taylor, Walter Baker, Tommy Hilfiger and Footlocker. This work enabled her to develop extensive knowledge of brand identity, design, product development, production, and trend direction. Her independent and entrepreneurial spirit has led her to follow her own path starting a line of resort and costume wear. With this transition, she also began styling for festivals, vacations, and everyday personal styling to give her clients a unique and edgy look. She also co-founded Dusty Diamonds Collective and leads their design curation. By way of Dusty Diamonds, she has been able to help fellow independent artists and designers to pursue and elevate their own creations collectively. Nancy continues to gain inspiration from her love of traveling, music, art and the amazing people she’s met along the way. She is continually inspired to make people look and feel their best through her designs.

Engineering leader focused on driving innovation and building high-impact teams across startups and enterprise. A champion of Costumes and the Internet!

Jorge Moreno is a Cuban-American musician and entrepreneur from Miami, Florida. He gained prominence after winning the 2002 Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Beyond his music career, Jorge has ventured into the hospitality industry, establishing Moreno's Cuba, a restaurant in Miami Beach that blends vintage Miami and old Havana aesthetics. He has also been involved in various entrepreneurial projects, including co-founding Grand Havana Coffee Company and entering the boutique hotel sector with locations in Miami and North Carolina.

Founder of the Kostume Kult arts collective with a long time vision to build an international costumers network. and here we are. Costume artist, event producer, funmaker + +...

Born and raised in NYC, Samara is a quadruple threat an actor, singer, dancer and show-stopping style maven! Her characters and costume creations are stunningly perfect in every detail. Professional work has taken her on tour, to regional theaters, and to Off and Off-Off Broadway. Stay tuned for her webseries about balancing live and art! Chick of all trades and Mommy of one! Check out her vendor profiles for bedazzling and make up and her Diva profile for more gorgeous pix!