Shula Newick can design and hand-make superb carnival-style costumes for balls, theatre, and carnival, from Trinidad-style Bikini Carnival costumes to Venetian-style Masks or Salon-Girl Burlesque skirts with cowgirl hats and flowered headbands.I am an international designer and maker of large Trinidad style 'King' and 'Queen' carnival costumes that can be from 15ft to 22ft in height and secured to the back of the performing masquerader. My choice of decorative materials has favoured lightweight reflective hologram cloth. Recently I have hand painted polyester silk. The structure is made from fishing poles and fibreglass rods with nylon garden netting, all fitted in a fibreglass and steel back body suit. Wheels on a stand can be added for a long carnival parade. Prices start at £2000 and 3 months is needed to design and make a costume.