Geneva opera house selling off thousands of extravagant costumes
The Peninsula
Geneva: Sandra Delpierre s fingers linger on a long blue and white fur coat and graze a pair of angel wings as she winds past thousands of colourful c...
Geneva: Sandra Delpierre's fingers linger on a long blue and white fur coat and graze a pair of angel wings as she winds past thousands of colourful costumes used in opera performances.
"There are some real treasures to be found," the head of costume workshops at Geneva's Grand Theatre told AFP.
At a time when Bridgerton-style costume parties are all the rage, the Swiss opera house is planning to sell off 15,000 stage costumes, accessories and shoes from major productions through the years.
Costumes items from the Geneva opera house stored at a warehouse near Geneva on February 5, 2026. (Photo by Harold Cunningham / AFP)
Delpierre marvels at the thousands of garments, ranging from vests and tunics to dresses and leotards displayed in a large warehouse near Geneva.
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