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The TDF Costume Collection Rental Program offers over 100,000 pieces for rental to all types of film, television, digital media, art, dance, theatre and cultural productions.
Non-profit organizations receive deeply discounted prices. We just need a copy of your IRS paperwork to qualify.
We are dedicated in our mission to support non-profits and artistic creation; because of this, we cannot rent to individuals or businesses wanting to use costumes for wear by individuals at festive events or at Halloween.
Not sure if your project qualifies? Contact us.
Rental services:
Self-service:
Select this option if you want to pull costumes on your own without additional help from our staff.
Memo:
Can’t decide? Do you want to take a selection of costumes before making a final decision for a small fee? Please just tell us at the time of checkout that you want to use this option.
Shopping Service:
Would you like to work in the warehouse with one of our expert designers? You can hire our staff to pull with you for a small hourly fee. Call or email us for information and availability.
Photography Service:
Can’t make it to the warehouse to view garments? We can photograph options for you for a small hourly fee. We suggest you email or call to get an idea of inventory.
Your Design Service:
Are you working on a production where you have a specific vision or just need to rent some of the costumes? You provide us the costume plot, sizing and research for your design, and we will pull costumes for you. There is an additional fee for this service.
We will even photograph the choices before sending them to you. Email for more info or make this selection when you start a rental and we will contact you.
Show Plot Service:
Need costumes for the entire show? We only need accurate measurements from you and we have instructions and measurement sheets to help!
There is an additional fee for this service. While we pull as close to size as possible, some slight alterations or repairs may be needed.
Email or call us for more info.
Hours & Directions
Open Hours:
Click here for current operating hours.
For the health and safety of our staff and customers, the TDF Costume Collection's safety protocols are as follows:
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact us at ccreception@tdf.org or 212.989.5855. We look forward to working with you!
What is Final Checkout?
If you wish to take costumes with you when you leave, items must be fully selected and ready for our staff to inventory by the Final Checkout time.
DIRECTIONS:
TDF Costume Collection is conveniently located at the historic Kaufman Astoria Studios, New York’s premier film and television production campus.
All Visitors Enter Through the Main Studio Gate unless you have a large drop-off. Enter at 35th Avenue and 36th Street through the studio gate (next to the Museum of the Moving Image and Sac's Place). You will receive a studio pass from the guard gate, which must be worn at all times while on the campus. There is no parking on the campus but street parking is available in the neighborhood.
If you have a large return or donation, you may use the freight entrance located on 35th Street between 34th and 35th Avenues. This freight entrance is often busy, so you may need to wait. Also, we recommend that when making large deliveries you have a person stay with your vehicle since someone may ask you to move the car quickly. They generally will allow for a quick drop off if someone waits with the car.
The approximate address for the freight is 34-35 35th Street, Astoria, NY 11106
MAILING ADDRESS:
TDF Costume Collection
34-12 36th Street
Lower Level, Suite 1
Astoria, NY 11106
DIRECTIONS BY SUBWAY FROM MANHATTAN:
Via R or M: Take the R or M to Steinway Street. Use the 34th Avenue exit near the end of the train. Walk south along Steinway Street; turn right on 35th Avenue.
Via E: Take the E to Queens Plaza. Transfer to the R or M and proceed to Steinway Street.
Via N or W: Take the N or W to 36th Avenue (Astoria). Walk east to 36th Street.
Directions by Subway from Eastern Queens:
Via 7: Take to 74th Street and Roosevelt Avenue. Walk downstairs to the E and R lines. Take the Manhattan- or Brooklyn-bound R to Steinway Street. Use the 34th Avenue exit near the front of the train.
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