SF Opera Costume Sale

Looking for a unique piece of opera memorabilia, or the ultimate costume?

Don’t miss the very rare San Francisco Opera Costume Shop Sale where you can find hundreds of stylish and exotic items, including hats, masks, fabrics and shoes, as well as handmade costumes spanning a wide variety of styles and periods, for men, women and children.

2014 San Francisco Opera Costume Shop Sale
March 22-23, 2014
– Saturday | 10:30 am to 5 pm (no admittance after 4:30 pm)
– Sunday | 10:30 am to 4 pm (no admittance after 3:30 pm)
San Francisco Opera Scene Shop, 800 Indiana St, San Francisco
FREE Admission, Cash & Check only

For only the fifth time in its history, San Francisco Opera opens its extensive and historic costume warehouse to the public. In addition to medieval, biblical, Renaissance, and 18th-century costumes, modern and vintage clothing previously worn in San Francisco Opera productions are also available, as well as conceptual and fantasy costumes that defy description.

Hand woven biblical costumes from the 2013 world premiere of The Gospel of Mary Magdalene, spectacular 19th-century costumes from Eugene Onegin, hand-painted fantasy costumes from Pelléas et Mélisande and elaborate 18th-century costumes from Don Giovanni are among the unique costumes on sale. The sale includes costumes worn by some of opera’s greatest luminaries at San Francisco Opera and pieces by noted fashion designers such as Gianni Versace.

Prices range from $1 to $750; costumes from the special opera luminaries collection are available upon request. Please note: sales are cash or credit only (no checks). All sales are final and benefit San Francisco Opera.

Photo: Betsy Kershner