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By Erin Wenrick Taking place in 1969, Palm Royale is the story of Maxine Simmons (played by Kristen Wiig), a woman who is desperately seeking to be accepted in Palm Beach, Florida's fictional social club, the Palm Royale. She uses her aunt-in-law Norma's (played by Carol Burne) clothing and estate to manipulate the high-society members into thinking that she is one of them. The production's costumes are a spectacle of 1960s fashion in rich flamboyant fabrics and styles. There are several social events throughout the season that the characters dedicate their time and money to dress to the nines. Costume Supervisor Carolyn Dessert began her career in Florida on film and television shows such as Mickey Mouse Club. Her interest in costumes began when she sewed as a young girl and had a love of fashion and clothing, learning to understand garment construction and fabrics. She began Costumer work when she assisted and styled her sister's fashion photo shoots, and was then hired as a shopper for Mickey Mouse Club and got into the Local in Florida. "When I moved to LA, I had to earn my days at Eastern Costume (when it was still a signatory house) and have been a member [of Local Palm Royale Palm Royale Recreating '60s High Society in U 16 SPRING 2025