John Gore Studios Acquires Angels Costumes Company

John Gore Studios announced the acquisition of Angels Costumes on April 14, 2026. 5 miles of clothing rails. The company has contributed to productions in film, television, and theater. Filmmakers who have collaborated with Angels Costumes include Alfred Hitchcock, David Lean, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Powell and Pressburger, Richard Attenborough, Alan Parker, Anthony Minghella, Ridley Scott, Christopher Nolan, and Sam Mendes.

Angels has provided costumes for franchises such as James Bond, Star Wars, The Crown, Pirates of the Caribbean, Peaky Blinders, Mission Impossible, and Harry Potter. The company has received multiple BAFTA and Academy Award nominations for its work.

Historical Contributions and Awards Angels Costumes has won Best Costume Design awards for films including Hamlet, Doctor Zhivago, Star Wars, Chariots of Fire, Braveheart, The English Patient, Shakespeare in Love, Sleepy Hollow, The Duchess, Anna Karenina, Gladiator, The Great Gatsby, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Cinderella, The Danish Girl, Bridge of Spies, and Little Women.

In 2016, the company received the BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema. These awards highlight Angels' role in the costume design industry over nearly two centuries.

Emma Angel will continue to lead the company as it integrates with John Gore Studios. This leadership transition aims to maintain operational continuity.

Statement on the Acquisition A statement from John Gore Studios described the acquisition as follows: > "Angels is an extraordinary institution whose legacy is woven into the fabric of theatre, film, and television around the world.

Bringing Angels into the John Gore Studios group is about both protecting that legacy and investing in its future. com) The acquisition preserves access to Angels' extensive archive, which supports creators in film, television, and theater. John Gore Studios, which focuses on production and related services, recently acquired another entity, Deep Fusion Films, involved in AI production.

This move expands John Gore Studios' portfolio in creative industries.

Background and Future Implications Angels Costumes' collection serves as a resource for historical accuracy and creative design in productions.

The integration with John Gore Studios could enhance collaboration across theater, film, and television sectors. Industry professionals may benefit from combined expertise and resources in costume design and production.