Author: msantacruz

I worked in this costume. It was made for the burlesque artist headliner at JEGANTIC group 

RIGGER MASTER BON BON BOMBAY Po International Burlesque Performer Bon Bon Bombay brought this costume to re style. Here are the sketches i made during the meetings with the client to ensure we capture the essence of his character and to ensure i showcase correctly her vision. I create the base of this costume with…

Models: Eliane Lagrange Victoria Fils-Aime Delphine Durand Roy Inspired by traditional color theory the the three primary colors red, yellow, and blue. Mix them and you can create all other colors Drawings i made for HOTLINE Model: Eliane Lagrange Main Burlesque performer at Bordelle Model: Victoria Fils-Aime performer at Yokoluna Design by Milena Santacruz Model:…

Event: Pot of Gold – Lavender May Location: Yoko Luna, Montreal Lavender May asked me to do a gold breast plate. The designer that inspired this costume was Schiaparelli. My goal with this design was to save time and make it durable. I made this bustier with Worbla and Gold leaves I contributed at the…

When i have an idea for a costume i like to draw all the details including cues, materials, songs, symbolism and more. I love to draw this is a sketch i made in 2010 I taught myself how to paint and drawI felt that I needed to create. Copyright: Milena Santacruz Costume Designer.

I was brought this costume to add 3 inches on each side and to personalize adding logo and details This is the design selection i made to ensure to capture the client vision The main issue was to find the fabric that match. After research i opted to add scuba fabric white and red I…

Models: Lavender May, Veronika Radolovich, Delaney Landry This time the client brought me a picture of Philip Treacy head piece she wanted 2 replicas. I made them in 2 days. I made them with eva foam, Black velvet feathers that can be replaced if needed instead of having them installed directly For me is important…

Model: Lavender May I assisted Joel Montalbault in the creation of this dress. It was made with plexiglass melted with a flame torch while pulling with pliers and with the use of water to cool down specific places. I had the opportunity to wear this dress for the first appearance. We recreated the classic champagne…

Art Direction: Lavender May Costume team: Lavender May, Milena Santacruz Performers: Anne Belle Tracy, Sara Sophisticated, Milena SantacruzEvent coordination: Milena Santacruz Year: 2023 During this event: I coordinated the exitsbrought the costumesI performed in one of this costumesrepair and maintenance during and after the showDressed performers For this F1 event i worked on:Embellissement of the…