TROI WARREN

For over a decade, Troi has been designing and constructing Halloween costumes from scratch, with no formal training. Each year, she spends about a month bringing an idea to life—combining elements from avant-garde fashion, artists like Hajime Sorayama, costumes from music videos, niche video game characters, and select films.

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Over time, her skills have evolved along with her creative process. What started as pure improvisation has become a more structured approach, incorporating sketches, vision boards, and budget management. Despite the level of craftsmanship, each costume is made for under $300, proving that creativity doesn’t have to be expensive.

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Alongside photography and self-portraits, Troi documents the details of her process through behind-the-scenes photos and videos, offering a closer look at how each costume comes together.