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MOTIONPICTUREC O S T U M E R S .O R G 41 [print fabric to match] the big checker. So, we could kind of make this illusion with the checkered suit. That was a fun project to just kind of do something a lile different, a lile challenging." With the resurgence of projects once COVID restrictions were eased, more work was coming their way, and they were quickly outgrowing their space. So, three years ago, Style Adix moved into their current location. Before Chelsea and Leo made the decision to rent a commercial space, they reached out to Motion Picture Costumers Local 705 to gauge if the uptick of production in and around Simi Valley was enough to warrant a signatory workroom. This was before the strikes, when production was booming and the work warranted their business. Since the slowdown following the strikes, they have had to pivot to keep working. Where Chelsea and Leo prefer to prioritize union projects, that has not been easy. And like some of our other custom signatory workrooms, they have been picking up work with the theme parks. Style Adix currently has two projects with Universal Studios Theme Park. Chelsea likes working with the theme parks, mentioning that they "bring in really cool things to create and they're great to work with." Chelsea is also working on the kids' show, Blippi. She oversees all the alterations and custom work, as well as a revamp for the character Meekah. Another one of the many services they offer at Style Adix is embroidery. Leo mentions, "We've been trying to drum up that portion of our business for a while." Digitizing and running the embroidery machine is his purview. Most of the work has been nonunion or for clients outside of the industry. Recently, Leo has made logos for schools and companies. With the loss of Costume Rental Corporation, a union costume house with embroidery services is essential, and Style Adix is here to provide. Just three years aer moving into their current 2,000-square-foot workroom, Style Adix is planning to expand. By May of this year, they should be in a 6,000-square-foot facility. This will enable them to take on more projects and broaden the business. Leo and Chelsea are excited for the work; rush job or extended project, each will get their full aention. Being by appointment is an advantage at Style Adix. According to Leo, this allows them to "give undisturbed aention to our clients." Adding, "Nobody can just walk into our business. [The client] gets 100% of our aention when we're dealing with them, working with them through their projects." Chelsea hopes that potential customers will not be discouraged by their Simi Valley location saying, "Other than the drive, we make it super easy for everybody." Leo chimes in, "There's a ton of parking. There's an abundance of parking, free parking." And they are open on Saturday! Style Adix, an IATSE union workroom, provides professional alterations, tailoring, embroidery, and custom apparel services in Simi Valley, California. All services are offered by appointment only to ensure focused, high-quality work, and personalized consultations. For more information, please visit their website at www.styleadix.com or make contact at support@styleadix.com Examples of the variety of projects Style Adix does. "We do everything!" (Above, left to right): Embroidery patchwork; Santa costume; hats for the kids' show, Blippi.