My name is Zivia Rich. I'm a born and raised Seattlite,  and a graduate of Pacific Lutheran Univerisity, where I earned a BFA in Tech/Design Theatre and a BA in Studio Arts.

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I've been writing fiction since I was able to pick up a pencil. What most inspires me about costume design is its ability to convey character and subtly further the story, either by showing how a character chooses to present themselves, or portraying their mental state, or displaying a character's wealth or status, and so on. This, in my opinion, is the place the costume design and fashion design most distinctly fork.

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Historical fashion is one of my primary focuses in costuming. I believe that drawing from the past can help us portray the future, or even other worlds all together. It's not simply a matter of research, it's a framework for looking at any body of work. After all, what separates last year's outdated fashion trends from the walking suits of 100 years ago but a bit of time? History is an important thing to take into account no matter what setting a production has. It's through these lenses, history, fashion and character, that I carefully examine each show that I'm given the privilege of working on.

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