Breanna Livie of The Golden Closet: Video Interview with Weapons Handler for Angelina Jolie’s “Salt”

Breanna Livie of The Golden Closet has produced two excellent videos featuring interviews with Sam Arthurs, the weapons handler on Salt, starring Angelina Jolie.  Breanna also had an opportunity to use some of the firearms featured in the movie. Read more

The Golden Closet Offers Original Blank Fire & Non-Firing Pistols Used by Angelina Jolie in “Salt”

The Golden Closet has yesterday announced the sale of original prop blank fire and non-firing weapons used in Salt, starring Angelina Jolie as Evelyn Salt.  In addition to Certificate of Authenticity from The Golden Closet are copies of the original rental agreements from the armorer who worked on the production and call sheets from related scenes. Read more

Video Interview Series: James Livie & Breanna Livie, Eastern Costume Company

This is the last in the series of video interviews conducted while visiting Breanna Livie and talking about The Golden Closet and Eastern Costume.  In this segment, I speak with James Livie and Breanna Livie about the origins of Costume Rentals Corporations (CRC) and Eastern Costume Company. Read more

Video Interview Series: Breanna Livie (The Golden Closet, Eastern Costume) ‘The Eastern Costume Warehouse’

This is the next in the series of video interviews conducted while visiting Breanna Livie and talking about The Golden Closet and Eastern Costume.  In this segment, I speak with Breanna Livie about the Eastern Costume business in general and the main warehouse. Read more

Video Interview Series: Gilberto Guzman, Master Tailor for Eastern Costume

This is one of a series of video interviews conducted while in Hollywood late last month.  In this segment, I speak with Breanna Livie and the Master Tailor for Eastern Costume, Gilberto Guzman. Read more

Video Interview Series: Breanna Livie, Sierra Bay Robinson (The Golden Closet, Eastern Costume) ‘The Star Fitting Room’ Part II

This is the second in a multi-part series of interviews with Breanna Livie of The Golden Closet at her family’s business, the famous Eastern Costume.  These videos provide a “behind the scenes” glimpse into both businesses. Read more

Video Interview Series: Breanna Livie (The Golden Closet, Eastern Costume) ‘The Star Fitting Room’ Part I

This is the first in a multi-part series of interviews with Breanna Livie of The Golden Closet at her family’s business, the famous Eastern Costume.  These videos provide an opportunity to learn more about both companies and well as the costume rental business historically and as it operates today with new Hollywood productions. Read more

Photographic Preview: A Visit With Breanna Livie, The Golden Closet; Behind the Scenes at Eastern Costume

During my recent visit to the Los Angeles area, I had an opportunity to meet with Breanna Livie of The Golden Closet at her family’s business, the famous Eastern Costume.  In addition to filming interviews, which will be published over the coming week, I also took some still photos of the facility to give readers a glimpse into the renowned costume rental house. Read more

Prop Talk Podcast #002 – Breanna Livie, The Golden Closet | Interview by The Original Prop Blog with Jason DeBord

Breanna Livie, The Golden Closet & Eastern Costume, special guest. This is the second ‘Prop Talk’ podcast, a new regular feature for the Original Prop Blog.  This is an effort to use old and new technology to bring a richer and more informative and entertaining experience to the site. Today’s guest is a true pioneer in the hobby in identifying, preserving, and selling original music, television, and film wardrobe, props, and other memorabilia.

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Golden Closet Holds “Collectors For Charity” Auction to Benefit the Haitian Earthquake Victims

Original prop and wardrobe dealer The Golden Closet and The Prop Store of London has launched a series of eBay auctions, the proceeds of which will benefit The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund.  The auction includes pieces from Mars Attacks, Three Kings, Gladiator, Tropic Thunder, V for Vendetta, The Sopranos, and other properties. Read more