There's a thin line between avant-garde fashion and costume design, so it's no wonder that I've fallen for this 'AUT Costume Department' shoot by Clinton Cardozo and his crew at the Auckland University of Technology. From a roughed-up Little Red Riding Hood to a fantastic flapper-like frock, these students know what to do when it comes to costume design.
Check out more shots of the AUT Costume Department shoot above, and keep clicking for more lovely costumes.
Roughed-Up Red Riding Hoods
'AUT Costume Department' Shoot by Clinton Cardozo & Crew Rocks
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