Business Members
Meet the heart and soul of Costume Network- a community of creative professionals. Each Business Member is a real person, using a real name or established pseudonym, and verified by others in the community through our vouching system. These people bring costume culture to life! Explore their Business Member Profiles, discover their work, and connect with the creators shaping this dynamic world.
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All kinds of photography included portraits, creative/ editorial, and composites. Art projects and Exhibitions. For those who seek a personal connection with my art, I offer bespoke prints, curated to complement your unique taste and vision. Each piece is a dialogue between creator and collector, an invitation to share in the beauty that caught my lens.
Thomas Egan is a seasoned photographer with decades of experience, specializing in events, fashion, and fine art. His work focuses on alternative culture in and around New York City and has been showcased in over 100 art exhibitions. Thomas is an active member of the hob'art cooperative gallery in Hoboken, New Jersey, since 2003, and has been involved with the Kostume Kult performance art group in New York City since 2012. His diverse portfolio includes outdoor events, nightclubs, music performances, weddings, and portraiture.
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.