TaylorMade Costume Design: Because the Details Make the Drama in Horror Productions
Let’s be honest — the difference between a decent horror production and one that haunts the audience long after the credits roll isn’t just the script or the lighting. It’s the texture of the world. The way fabric moves, the way blood catches the light, the way a monster’s sleeve looks like it’s been through something unspeakable. For horror collectors, haunt performers, and film directors, those details are what sell the scare.
That’s where I come in for custom horror costumes and special effects costume design.
Taylor Mansur
I’m Taylor Mansur, founder and designer behind TaylorMade Costume Design — where horror meets haute craft. I create custom special effects costumes, aged wardrobe for film, and screen-ready pieces that don’t just look real… they feel lived-in. From creature suits that breathe (and occasionally ooze) to wardrobe aged with my own line of SFX paints — the Undead Collection — everything that leaves my workshop tells a story before your actors ever open their mouths. Inspired by the gritty realism of films like those featured in Fangoria, my work brings nightmares to life.
What I Offer (and Why It Matters for Film and TV Wardrobe)
Whether you’re a costume supervisor, production designer, or FX department head searching for horror movie costumes or custom design solutions, you know the clock never stops ticking. You need a horror costume designer who:
- Understands the rhythm of a set and the chaos of production deadlines
- Speaks the language of both wardrobe and special effects
- Can make a garment go from “fresh off the rack” to “crawled out of the grave” overnight with expert film wardrobe distressing and aging techniques
That’s my wheelhouse. Every piece is made or modified in-house with an obsessive attention to texture, silhouette, and story continuity. If you need ten identical “pre- and post-apocalypse” versions of a jacket, or a hero piece that can take a stunt beating and still photograph beautifully — I’ve got you covered (literally). My work has been featured in productions like The Walking Dead: Dead City and Hocus Pocus 2—check out my credits for more. For insights on how costume design elevates horror, see IndieWire’s take on practical effects in film.
My Toolbox of Mayhem: SFX Paints and Custom Distressing
TaylorMade Undead Collection Paints: Custom-mixed SFX paints for costumes designed for fabric, not just props. These paints hold under lights, withstand sweat, and photograph like a dream (or a nightmare, depending on your vibe). Perfect for horror movie wardrobe aging or creating realistic decay in custom zombie costumes. Available in 8oz, 16oz, and 32oz bottles for all your gruesome needs.
Custom Distressing & Breakdown: From sweat-stained realism to “this person’s been dead three days,” I specialize in storytelling through texture with professional costume distressing supplies. Think tattered jackets or blood-soaked linens that scream authenticity.
Full Costume Builds: Original designs for creatures, ghouls, ringmasters, survivors, and anyone else who stalks your frame — ideal for custom special effects costumes for indie films or themed productions.
Fast Turnaround & Union Experience: As an IATSE member with set-life know-how, tight-deadline discipline, and a dark sense of humor to match the schedule, I deliver reliable results. Learn more about my background and my work with Pro Chemical & Dye for the Undead Collection.
Dear Dark Artist: What’s Your Horror Production Role?
Bring your vision to life with TaylorMade’s Undead Collection or contact us for custom horror costumes.
Need inspiration? Explore horror production insights at Bloody Disgusting.
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Let’s Create the Impossible in Custom Horror Costume Design for 2025
My work has appeared in haunted attractions, film sets, and TV productions where the demand for authenticity meets the love of the macabre. Whether you’re shooting an indie psychological thriller, a network series like those discussed on Bloody Disgusting, or a music video that needs a touch of theatrical chaos — I’m the person who brings those eerie little details to life with aged wardrobe for TV and custom horror movie costumes. For common questions on ordering custom pieces or SFX paints, visit the FAQs.
So if your next production needs costumes that make the camera lean in and the audience squirm, you know where to find me. Visit our Contact Page and shoot me a message about your project or company — because the dead may not do laundry, but they deserve damn good wardrobe.
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