Theaterkunst

Theaterkunst: Ten Million Costumes Under One Roof

Since 1907, Theaterkunst has been equipping film, television, and stage productions. Its collection comprises over 10 million costumes of all styles, epochs, and trends. More precisely, it stores around 2 million modern costume pieces, approximately 5.5 million historical items, about 2 million accessories, and roughly 500,000 uniform parts. Anyone looking for a costume rental in Berlin that offers more than standard masks and party hats will find an unparalleled selection here in Germany. The company also provides extensive consultation and historically accurate costume implementation.

The offering also includes an extraordinary collection of shoe models, from Roman sandals and opanci to pull-on boots, military boots, Chelsea boots, ankle boots, and brogues. However, one thing should be noted: Rental to private individuals is not possible. The costume rental is exclusively for professional productions.

From the Berlin Collection to the Whole World

International stars such as Kate Winslet, Brad Pitt, Helen Mirren, and Thomas Kretschmann have already had fittings here. The fact that the Berlin costume rental operates at a world-class level is also demonstrated by a recent development: As of January 2025, the four leading costume houses – Angels Costumes from London, Sastrería Cornejo from Madrid, Theaterkunst from Berlin, and Tirelli Trappetti Costumi from Rome – will form the so-called Costume House Alliance. Thanks to comprehensive networking, film costumes are now available across borders, and productions can access the entire inventory and specialized staff of all locations with just one point of contact. Furthermore, Theaterkunst recently outfitted Reinhard Keiser’s baroque opera Octavia, performed by the Lautten Compagney at the Händel Festival in Halle. This way, costume history remains vibrant.