Atlanta, GA
Beloved Atlanta costume shop set to close if new owners not found
Costumes ETC. broadcasts retailer closure after 30 years
The homeowners of Costumes ETC., Jane Powell and her brother, Jimmy Gough, want to shut their store in December after 30 years until they’ll discover the best purchaser to take over the enduring Atlanta store.
ATLANTA – They’ve offered masks and wigs to film studios and Hip-Hop stars for 30 years, however quickly a beloved prop store will shut its doorways for the final time in December.
Jane Powell and her brother Jimmy Gough have run Costumes, ETC. for many years.
“Over 30 years,” Powell mentioned.
The shop, nestled in an out-of-the-way nook of northeast Atlanta, sells whimsical outfits to cosplayers, entertainers and the movie business. “I’ve the individuals type Dragon Con who come or MomoCon,” Powell mentioned.
Jane Powell is a co-owner of Costumes ETC., which plans to closed it doorways in December after 30 years. (FOX 5)
“Cee-Lo would are available in right here. Ludacris got here in right here earlier than he actually broke massive. Janelle Monae earlier than she broke. Marvel, a few of Tyler Perry. Loads of film individuals,” Gough mentioned. “We promote all types of costumes hats, make-up, wigs. We promote desires!”
For Powell, making costumes is a labor of affection.
“For those who find it irresistible and have a ardour for it, you wish to do what your ardour is,” Powell mentioned.
Nevertheless, on December 10, Costumes, ETC. will take its remaining bow. The curtain will fall on the brick-and-mortar a part of the shop on final time. Powell and Gough are leaving the enterprise.
“We’re retiring,” Powell mentioned. “I wish to retire after I’m about 70, and I’m approaching that proper now.”
Jimmy Gough is a co-owner of Costumes ETC., which plans to closed it doorways in December after 30 years. (FOX 5)
The household wish to promote their enterprise, however they’re looking for the best purchaser.
“You bought to have a bizarre skill-set to do that,” Gough mentioned.
“I’d like to see any person inventive take over and any person who’s going to make it a cookie-cutter enterprise,” mentioned Powell, who provides she has a extra vital endeavor to soak up her time. “I’ve a brand new grand child and I wish to spend time together with her. I wish to make costumes for her.”