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The Costumes "One of my objectives at Cirque du Soleil is to design costumes that will accentuate and even reinforce the visual and emotional impact of the risks taken by the artists, while ensuring their complete safety." Eiko Ishioka, Costume Designer Eiko Ishioka has had a hand in several artistic disciplines, including designing costumes for the cinema, theatre and opera. However, the circus arts were uncharted territory for her. For VAREKAI, she set herself the double challenge of designing resolutely original costumes and giving new shapes to the traditional Lycra bodysuit. Safety, comfort and freedom of movement are essential factors in the design of acrobatic costumes. Never losing sight of these objectives, Eiko Ishioka dreamt up exuberant costumes that make the already spectacular acrobatic feats look even more audacious. The vibrant, flamboyant colours and unusual shapes of Eiko Ishioka's costumes accentuate the artists' movements, enhancing their beauty and grace. Highlights:
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