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Name;
Xander Reichard
Course;
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
Discipline;
Costume Maker
Xander meticulously measuring blue fabric on a drafting table.

Senior Costumer 'Little Women'

Working on Amy's ballgown for 'Little Women'

Photo: Deryk McAlpin

Performer in flowing teal gown on stage with audience in the background.

Senior Costumer 'Little Women'

Ellie Chan as Amy in Little Women. Designed by Miki Looker. Made by Xander Reichard.

Photo: Ben Fon

Xander examining fabric detail at a workbench.

Senior Costumer 'Little Women'

Working on Amy's ballgown for Little Women.

Photo: Deryk McAlpin

Dancers in a dynamic modern dance performance on a dark stage.

Senior Costumer 'before, between, beyond'

'Fractal'. Designed by Arielle Roberts. Tops made by Xander Reichard.

Photo: Gregory Lorenzutti

Detailed close-up of a teal period costume with lace overlay on a mannequin.

Senior Costumer 'Little Women'

Amy's Ballgown. Designed by Miki Looker. Made by Xander Reichard

Photo: Amanda Hitten

Detailed close-up of a teal period costume with lace overlay on a mannequin.

Senior Costumer 'Little Women'

Amy's Ballgown. Designed by Miki Looker. Made by Xander Reichard.

Photo: Amanda Hitten

Period costume with ornate pattern and gold trim displayed on a mannequin.

Jester Doublet

Made by Xander Reichard

Photo: Amanda Hitten

Period costume with ornate pattern and gold trim displayed on a mannequin.

Jester Doublet

Made by Xander Reichard

Photo: Amanda Hitten

Period costume with ornate pattern and gold trim displayed on a mannequin.

Jester Doublet

Made by Xander Reichard

Photo: Amanda Hitten

Sculpture of a black falcon with a textured surface on a dark background.

Maltese Falcon Prop

Made by Xander Reichard. Sculpted in Monster Clay. Cast in soft polyurethane foam.

Photo: Amanda Hitten

A portrait image of Xander Reichard

Xander Reichard is a maker based in Naarm/Melbourne who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).

Xander specialises in costume construction but loves all forms of making. Xander has previously fulfilled the role of Head Costumier on the VCA production of 'Little Women' (dir. Theresa Borg), and the role of Head Costumier on the VCA dance productions 'before, between, beyond' (chor. Joel Bray and Nicole Corea).

Recently he worked as a Wardrobe Assistant and Dresser on the Victorian Opera production of 'Idomeneo' (dir. Lindy Hume).

Email;
Xander.reichard@gmail.com
Xander meticulously measuring blue fabric on a drafting table.
Performer in flowing teal gown on stage with audience in the background.
Xander examining fabric detail at a workbench.
Dancers in a dynamic modern dance performance on a dark stage.
Detailed close-up of a teal period costume with lace overlay on a mannequin.
Detailed close-up of a teal period costume with lace overlay on a mannequin.
Period costume with ornate pattern and gold trim displayed on a mannequin.
Period costume with ornate pattern and gold trim displayed on a mannequin.
Period costume with ornate pattern and gold trim displayed on a mannequin.
Sculpture of a black falcon with a textured surface on a dark background.

Senior Costumer 'Little Women'

Working on Amy's ballgown for 'Little Women'

Photo: Deryk McAlpin

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A portrait image of Xander Reichard