We’re so happy to have good stock in these styles for rental to film and television productions. They’re a nice alternative to the Stacey Adams granny boots – which we also have a great supply of – but we like to be excellent at what we do, not merely great.
Of course we love seeing Ian Drummond Collection wardrobe rental items in action when the projects finally air – but when Entertainment Tonight and In Style pick up on how well the designers are doing when it comes to turning Katie Holmes into Jackie Kennedy during the process of filming, we’re especially thrilled for them.
Nearly every day we get to see how hard the wardrobe department is working, and we love the challenge of helping them to tick their boxes.
Last week Thursday, on a hot spring day when finding a vintage mohair scarf anywhere else in town on short notice was an impossible feat, IDC was able to provide – even if that means it came straight out of a staff member’s personal collection (which had just been carefully packed away for the season the weekend before.)
THAT’S how much Ian and the staff at IDC care about the fantastic designers that come into the studio and the lengths we’ll go to – we’re grateful to be a part of such notable projects!
Ian Drummond Collection Inc. is a Toronto, Canada-based production-friendly world-class wardrobe rental studio able to provide top-to-toe costuming for cast and background performers, and will ship worldwide with accurate paperwork a quick turnaround.
Ian’s 30+ years in working with vintage clothing and 20 years experience as a resource for the film industry means that the studio’s rental system is designed to offer costume designers and stylists a wearable and screen-ready collection in a comfortable, clean, organized and climate controlled environment, with easy-to-understand paperwork for accounting purposes and a friendly, efficient staff.
His knowledge of what works in the industry is unsurpassed. His personal experience in other rental houses and as an Assistant Costume Designer and Background Coordinator is apparent in every aspect of the business. Ian and his staff are understanding of the pressure that designers, stylists and industry professionals are under, and take pride in being available, responsive and flexible to their needs.
For those sourcing in Toronto, the 10,000 square foot studio is essentially a hybrid between a store and a warehouse, with each aisle individually lit and the clothing under drops sheets for protection from fading and dust. Over 30,000 pieces of clothing have been entered into a computerized numerical inventory system. Each garment is individually labeled and includes the gender, decade and size making it easier for costume coordinators to organize their rental stock.
Ian’s work as an Assistant Costume Designer and Background Coordinator allows the studio to pull confidently for a production with accurate, well-chosen and top-quality results. The staff can provide clean, crisp images with all the information needed to work with the Ian Drummond Collection from across the world. The studio’s experience with providing this service guarantees a smooth transaction.
The Ian Drummond Collection Inc.’s movie and TV wardrobe rental studio is open to Industry Professionals from 9-5 Monday through Friday, or by appointment.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5pm or by Appointment
222 Islington Avenue, Unit 8
Toronto, Ontario, M8V 3W7
Canada
Telephone: 416.531.2591
Fax: 416.531.1969
Photo: Nick Kozak for The Toronto Star
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Out in theatres this weekend, Born to be Blue is getting good buzz and great reviews. We thoroughly enjoyed having Anne Dixon pull from us – her choices are interesting and thoughtful, and we are always eager to see how it all gets put together. It’s always an honour to be able to help her. We can’t wait to play “Spot IDC’s Clothing” when we see the movie!
For those of you who love Ian, but not enough to wake up at 6 am to catch him on Breakfast Television, we have this clip for you! It’s also nice to see our friends Jonathan Walford from the Fashion History Museum (Ian’s on the Advisory Board) and Cindy from Luxe Touch in the clip too, all together giving viewers (and Frankie Flowers) the idea that there’s a LOT to look forward to at the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show.
And what a nice conversation Ian and Mary Ito had about the work it takes to “tell a story without shouting” when costuming a movie!
Listen here to Ian and Mary Ito having a conversation on CBC’s Fresh Air about what a difference costuming can make in a movie.
Ian Drummond and Mary Ito of CBC’s Fresh Air stand with two wardrobe outfits worn in Dark Shadows and Bomb Girls
They covered the myriad choices and decisions to be made; the buying, the building and the breaking down — and best of all, Ian’s specialty: Having a vast quantity and untold choices of genuine period clothing available to wardrobe designers around the world.
Be it glamour gal outfits for Michelle Pfeiffer in Dark Shadows, or war-era day wear for Bomb Girls, there are choices upon choices in this amazing 10,000 square foot studio is right here in Toronto, holding thousands and thousands of pieces of vintage clothing for locally-filmed movies from years ago like “Chicago,” “Hairspray (2007)” and “Cinderella Man,” and for current Oscar Winners like “Spotlight” and “Room” – not to mention for great things on the horizon such as “Suicide Squad” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”
Ian Drummond Collection often provides wardrobe for flashback scenes in movie and tv shows (lately, 11-22-63 and Fargo), and has an quality children’s vintage clothing selection – a real rarity!
When Ian talks about how great it is to find a dress that that’s been worn, patched, frayed, faded and not faked – it can look something like this:
These are the items that when Ian is looking through Estates for gorgeous, high-end clothing for movie and television production that’s he’s just as happy, if not happier to find.
And as he mentioned in his segment, what can’t be used for the rental stock and what might need to move along ends up at fantastic vintage clothing shows, such as this coming weekend’s Toronto Vintage Clothing Show and Toronto Antique & Vintage Market.
Make sure to sign up for a discount coupon and email reminder – because you don’t want to miss this event!
March 5 & 6, 2016
Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
Admission $10 (cash only)
Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place
180 Princes’ Blvd. (just west of BMO Field)
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
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Ian Drummond Collection isn’t doing as many flea markets/antique shows/events these days – we’re too busy with film work, and that’s as it should be!
While we do have our three big shows to look forward to, the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show, the Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show and the Spring Christie Antique Show, we need to keep things moving. So we’ve taken a space at the Arts Market on College, and there’s always ETSY.
Booze and peruse the Gladstone Hotel’s BOOZAAR Vintage Night Market. Hunt through heaps of vintage/ retro/ repro clothing, accessories, antique and vinyl whilst grooving to DJ tunes and boozing with the thriftiest vintage collectors in the city.
Live Music from Bossa Tres 6-9PM
Psychedelic Dj Set by the mysterious DYLAN THOMPSON 9-11PM
ALL VINTAGE, ALL NIGHT
~ 7-11pm in the ballroom ~
No Cover.
Special vintage cocktails to be had.
Drinking and dancing will be encouraged.
Spilling on clothing, either yours or the vendors is NOT encouraged – but we’re big fans of those who like to booze and peruse — they make the most fun purchases. We’ll bring some great choices that you won’t regret in the morning.
The Ian Drummond Collection Inc. is always looking to add to our rental stock for film, television and commercial work.
Collections such as this are built over time. It can happen piece by piece or the purchase of entire estates.
Ian shops vintage and antique shows, auctions, estates and referrals. He works with home organizers—please consider him if you are downsizing.
To get started, feel free to give us a call or fill out the form below and allow us to get back to you.
What is helpful:
Quantity
Simply put is fine: 5 coats, 7 dresses, 3 sweaters, from 1930s-1960s, 20 fashion magazines from the 1950s,
Sizes
Waist size in inches is the most helpful measurement for women’s clothing; Chest size and inseam for men. Shoe sizes are also helpful.
If pictures can be provided, they’re helpful. Even a quick snap of the clothing hanging in the closet is useful information for us.
Please click here to see helpful information about how to send us images of your items.
Please attach photos of items here.
Ian will still need to view the items in person. We will do our best to get in touch with you as soon as possible, and if there’s interest, will make arrangements to meet to examine the items and discuss their sale.
Ian prefers to purchase items outright – we do not operate on a consignment basis.
The collection is comprised of 20th century men’s’ women’s and children’s wardrobe items, from underwear to outerwear. It includes accessories such as hats, shoes, purses, jewelry, gloves – really, any accoutrements that can be worn or carried, or that can dress a closet. Surprisingly, those broken-down coveralls in the garage or grandma’s faded housedress can be just as desirable as party dresses and office wear.
Not every item needs to be pristine – we outfit “characters” as well, or have samples of certain items available for patterns or for set decoration. Beyond wardrobe items, Ian has a penchant for fine vintage heirloom linens and textiles, beautiful hatboxes, and vintage sewing notions and patterns.
You’re invited to present us with anything you think might fall under our umbrella. Our buying needs vary depending on what is filming; what needs replacing; what’s currently stylish etc. Please note that we concentrate our buying in the period before the 1970s, and in the 80s and 90s our needs are more specific.
Our sources are often surprised by what is of interest to us. So, try us. As Ian often says, “I need to see everything. Let me decide.”
If you were following us on Instagram, you’d have gotten this news sooner! In Instagram speak:
It’s true.
We needed a space to spread out a bit, between shows and beyond the studio, and the Arts Market at 846 College welcomed us.
At the Arts Market (read about it at BlogTO) we’ll be bringing stock that doesn’t come to shows like the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show (and the Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show, and Christie Antique Show…and… and…) or at our Etsy shop Ian Drummond Vintage.
And there’s menswear too – of course!
We’re looking forward to many opportunities to let go of the great things we find that come along with the entire estates we buy, that don’t work for movies, or that just need to be worn and enjoyed rather than languishing in our very full stock rental racks.
The Arts Market provides space, staff, great hours, a dressing room, and accepts every form of payment. It’s near other great shops, and we’ll have great vendors for neighbours. There are even opportunities for special events and sales. It’s a win/win for all of us!
See you there sometime?
