Hey everyone if you didn’t know already, this 25th January is Burns Night, so why not grab a kilt and have yourself a good old time. Whether you’re celebrating the life of Scottish poet Robert Burns or just fancy a bit of tartan for the night, head on over to Hollywood Fancy Dress. With our staff happy to help you...

Still need a New Year costume? want to look your best? why not get an amazing costume today? Have you always wanted to look like your favorite film character, maybe something from your childhood? Why not be Superman for the night. You might find that special someone thats been holding out for a hero! Look and feel sexy in our...

Happy New Year! I hope everyone's as excited as we are! We have a fantasic range of costumes for New Years! Our store opening times have extended over the New Year period to make sure you're able to get all your costumes and accessories in time for the New Year. The opening times are as follows: Today (29th of Dec...

Here at Hollywood Fancy Dress we absolutely love the Second Skin costumes. They’re wacky, funny and perfect for the New Years! In fact we love them so much we have to let you know that we’ve ordered two brand new types of the Second Skin costume! The first is the official ‘Where’s Wally?’ Second Skin costume, a fantastic quality striped...

2012 has been a whirlwind year hasn’t it? With the Jubilee and the Olympics it’s safe to say that 2012 was our year; YEAR GB! So as we leave 2012 and go into 2013 (take that, Mayans!) let’s make sure we celebrate the awesome year Great Britain has had with some amazing Great Britain Celebration costumes, accessories and decorations! Add...

Time to don your frocks and pull up your pantaloons - the Russell-Cotes Gallery is hosting its first ever Masked Evening Salon on October 19th! The event celebrates the return of Albert Moore's fantastic Midsummer from its two year international tour, and the Master of Ceremonies is none other than Bournemouth's 2012 Slam Poetry Champion: Steve Biddle himself! This is...

Summertime is here and we all know what that means… TO THE BEACH! But let’s be honest, will the Great British Weather really let us do that? Well even if you don’t get a bit of sunshine coming your way, you’ll always bring a bit of the seaside home with our BRAND NEW costumes (yes, we have more!): 1920’s Beach Honey and...

Remember in History lessons at school having to learn about the Dark Ages? Very grim sounding, weren’t they? Thank goodness we’re all safe and sound in the 21st century! Well, that is until Halloween comes round… Back at Hollywood this Halloween, all the way from the Dark Ages to haunt us silly: the Haunted Court!  Meet the reigning monarchs of...

Bournemouth’s premier aeronautical extravaganza is back! What is this, I hear you ask? Why, the Bournemouth Air Festival of course! What better way to celebrate the return of the Red Arrows zipping about over head on Thursday, Friday and Saturday than heading to Hollywood to check out our amazing Royal Air Force costumes. Alternatively, be a real Maverick with our...

For those of you getting the post-Olympic blues, turn those frowns upside down because our summer of sport is not over yet! From the 29th August – 9th September London will once again take centre stage and play host to the London 2012 Paralympic Games! With 21 sporting events going on, there’s sure to be something for everyone to really...

This week, Cowes takes the spotlight with the sailing extravaganza that is Cowes Week! As one of the longest-running events in UK sporting history, Cowes Week is an action-packed event for all the family to enjoy. With 8,000 participants racing, from Olympians to weekend sailors, there’s never a dull moment at Cowes! With the great parties, atmosphere and variety of...

Hollywood is proud to present a BRAND NEW collection to our range… STEAM PUNK! This collection of costumes and accessories gives a Steam Punk twist to your favourite costumes, such as Pirates, Vampires and Cowboys. With its heavy influences of sci-fi, Wild West, gothic, fantasy and steam, this collection ensures that you’ll have a unique costume unlike any others! Give...

Have you got your ticket to see the Olympic Torch enter Bournemouth seaside tomorrow and to enjoy the evening celebrations? If so, we understand that this is a huge event for Bournemouth and we think you should celebrate with us! If not, you'll be able to celebrate too!  We hold a HUGE array of Union gear including this super sexy...

Parties will never be the same again. Your name will ring out through the campus. Your face will be recognised and you will be known to everyone. Does this sound like something you want to happen to you? Do you want to hold the best party out there? Students, this is for you. You will not have experienced something like...

Summer Ball is quick approaching and we know you students are always looking for fun costumes to dress up in for the big end of year party! This one is for you girls, and we know you can be fierce so we have the perfect costumes for you to put on! Brand new into store, these animal costumes are sure to...

Rumour has it, the Hollywood Zombies have grown into a bigger pack, and they’re going to attack the new store when it opens on Good Friday! The staff, kitting out the new store in Queensway, Southampton, heard wind of this rumour and ventured into the stock room to grab Lenny, dressed up in some fancy outfits we found, and ventured out into...