Sean

Big 1860's

Costume Style Profile

Sean’s 1860’s look is designed as a stylized, vintage black-and-white dandy suit that references Victorian showmen while leaning into burlesque theatricality. The costume is rendered entirely in a monochrome palette with bold black outlines, creating the illusion of a hand-drawn sketch brought to life. The high-contrast design ensures visibility from stage while maintaining its vintage period inspiration.

This look is engineered as a tear-away jumpsuit, allowing rapid removal to transition into subsequent “Big” looks. Despite its quick-change functionality, the design retains a crisp, tailored silhouette that reinforces Sean’s role as master of ceremonies and center-stage showman.

Costume Components

Big - 1860's

Top Hat

White felt base with black ribbon band and appliqué feather motif.
Trimmed in black rhinestones around the brim for stage sparkle.
Accents include clear crystal rows and Jet Hematite rhinestones for depth.
Built lightweight for stability during movement.

Jacket / Vest Hybrid

White tailored cutaway jacket with black piping and rhinestone trim.
Integrated waistcoat panel to streamline quick-changes.
Embellished lapels and faux pocket watch detail add period authenticity.
Shoulders and lapels lined with jet black sequins and rhinestones for dimension.

Shirt & Cravat

Crisp white shirt integrated into jacket with hidden construction seams.
Black satin cravat with elaborate rhinestone motif centerpiece.
Quick-change feature: Cravat attached with Velcro/snap system for instant removal/replacement.

Trousers

White high-waisted trousers with bold black pinstripes.
Slightly gathered at hem for controlled volume/movement.
Reinforced seams for durability and nightly performance use.

Technical Design Notes

Outline Effect:

Black bias tape and hand painting with top-stitching, and rhinestone edging used to create drawn/illustrative lines.

Quick Change:

Jumpsuit constructed as one connected garment with concealed tear-away seams, reinforced with magnets.

Silhouette:

Fitted torso with elongated waistcoat lines, slightly flared trousers, and sharp shoulders.

Lightweight but structured fabrics selected for movement and repeat wear.

Performance Durability:

Monochrome rhinestones (Crystal AB, Jet Black, Jet Hematite) add dimension without breaking vintage effect.

Embellishment Notes:

Color Palette

Primary White (Suit Base): Pantone Cool Gray 1 C | RGB 245, 245, 245 | HEX #F5F5F
Black Trim/Stripes (Outlines): Pantone Black 6 C | RGB 0, 0, 0 | HEX #000000
Rhinestone Sparkle (Crystal Clear/AB): Neutral light-catching | RGB 240, 240, 245
Jet Hematite (Depth Accents): Pantone 432 C | RGB 72, 74, 78

Quick Change Notes

This look must read as a fully tailored 1860’s vintage suit but is engineered as a tear-away jumpsuit that can be removed in seconds mid-show. The design allows Sean to move directly into his next “Big” look without leaving stage for a lengthy change.

Tear Away Demonstration

Video showing the tear away function

Tear Away Instruction

Marco explains the tear away function in this video.

Quick-Change Mechanisms

Integrated Jumpsuit Design
- Jacket, vest, shirt, and trousers are all built into a single one-piece suit.
- Faux vest and shirt details are appliquéd/stitched into the jumpsuit for the layered effect.
- No separate garments need to be removed during the reveal.
Tear-Away Closures
- Magnet Panels are placed along:
  - Side seams (torso → hip).
  - Inner leg seams.
  - Cravat attachment at neck.
- Panels are disguised with rhinestone buttons, black trim, and appliqué to maintain the “sketched” aesthetic.
Cravat Reveal
- Cravat is mounted with magnets and hidden snaps at the collar.
- Pulled away in one motion with the jacket reveal.
Top Hat
- Hat is NOT part of the tear-away