CCM’s Costume Shop Manager talks stage style and everyday fashion
Celeste Jackson-Moody discusses how style builds personas
Cincinnati Magazine recently turned its spotlight on CCM Costume Shop Manager Celeste Jackson-Moody. In a question-and-answer article featured in the magazine's July 2026 issue, Jackson-Moody discussed a variety of topics ranging from MTV's initial influence on her fashion sensibilities to her professional approach to costuming.
CCM Costume Shop Manager Celeste Jackson-Moody, as featured by Cincinnati Magazine. Photo/Devyn Glista
Jackson-Moody received her MA in Art from California State University, Chico. She joined CCM in 2023 after working professionally in theatrical costuming and design for a decade, including work for the Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts in Marysville, Washington, Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre, the Seattle Opera and the Seattle Repertory Theatre.
While discussing her fashion philosophy with Cincinnati Magazine, Jackson-Moody noted, "I think, for most of us, our style is aspirational. That idea of faking it until you make it, get up in the morning, put on the clothes, make yourself who you need to be for the day."
Jackson-Moody manages CCM's state-of-the-art Costume Shop, which is fully equipped to support the creation of the most complex and ambitious designs for plays, musicals, operas and dance productions. The shop includes a dedicated paint and dye studio, laundry and maintenance facilities, fitting rooms, and an extensive, well-organized costume stock. This professional-caliber environment helps to facilitate the well-rounded education offered by CCM's BFA and MFA degrees in Costume Design and Technology, providing a strong foundation so that graduates of the program are prepared to succeed in the professional theatrical world.
When asked about CCM's Costume Shop, Jackson-Moody shared, "We have a really welcoming environment in our costume shop, and there are so many different styles. These days, we’ve got students who are very, very conservative to students who are really out there in their style. We try to make sure that it’s a safe place where everyone feels like they can express whatever that style is."
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Featured image at the top: CCM Costume Shop Manager Celeste Jackson-Moody, as featured by Cincinnati Magazine. Photo/Devyn Glista
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