Behind every unforgettable performance is a costume that speaks volumes — in silk, in sequins, in stitches. At Guildhall School in London, students conjure whole worlds from tulle, horsehair, and the shimmer of lamé. From the sparkle of Dorothy’s ruby slippers to the sculpted shadows of Batman’s tights, every thread tells a story. On 10 September, from 2–4 p.m., the Guildhall School of Music and Drama invites you behind the curtain for a talk and tour with Nikki Weston — costume-maker, supervisor, and self-confessed sewing devotee since the age of five. Whether juggling ten pantos with Evolution Productions or costuming a bold reimagining of Messiah, Weston mentors the next generation of makers while continuing to freelance across stage and screen. With world-class facilities and a hands-on, story-driven approach to costume design and construction, Guildhall is a place where drama begins with a needle and ends in a standing ovation. Discover the backstage brilliance. Witness the alchemy of fabric and form. Experience the future of costume — one fearless stitch at a time. To book your place, head to selvedge.org > Events > Textile Month, or tap on our link in bio. @guildhallschool @nikkiweston_designs - #LondonTextileMonth #LTM2025 #SelvedgeMagazine #SelvedgeTextileMonth #GuildhallSchool #GuildhallCostume #LondonEvents #CostumeDesign #BehindTheScenes @dolly_clothing @wimbledonual @drawingintothreads @britishcouncil @maramiclothing @wovenbeyond @gracjanacanovas @vamuseum @weaversstudiokolkata @map_academy @crewelworkco @car0sat0 @khamircrafts @saheliwomen @london.woven @ju.lieta3408 @royalneedlework @sophieroet @victoriarichardstextiles @weaversstudiokolkata @thewilddyery @vishal_c_bhand @sohamdave_clothing @makutextiles @paiwandstudio @padmaja_studio @injiri @raasleelatextile @ka_sha_india @safia_minney @khadilondon @soteria_conservation @hannahrefaat @illuminated_arts_peckham @patternmakers @theindianblockprintco @_katerinaknight @cabinetbyty @catherinemarielongtin @sujayamahesh @jossgrahamgallery @jennyindigo @the_mend_house @citylitcrafts @handandlocklondon @sand.and.stars @rickard_dearie @kakajam @quickthornbooks @houseoftengri @serenityblr