Yesterday we mentioned considerations needed when taking costume items abroad, and although it may not be quite so 
relevant to us as hirers and retailers, we got to thinking about what people might try to bring back from their foreign costume-orientated break. Obviously many of the rules and regulations on luggage, hand baggage and ‘permissible items’ have changed (and may continue to do so) in the wake of ‘9/11’, but even then there may be other considerations. A few years ago, one of our colleagues in the costume trade was forced to ‘downsize’ on souvenirs, from an American costume convention visit, when they would not fit in his suitcase. He could have tried passing them off as hand-luggage, but thought people might be worried by someone carrying a large pair of angel wings onto the plane!
But how many times have you seen someone back at the airport in an oversized sombrero? I know, I personally have seen this many times, and often wonder at what point do you say WHY DID I BUY THIS????? It always seems a good idea at the time! So what happens to these items, purchased on impulse in some far away market? Well, often we have people coming into the fancy dress shop saying do you want this, it is just in our way, and we have never used it.
Saying that if you ever go to a Holiday Fancy Dress party, it does give you a chance to wear an ‘authentic’ souvenir. For more great holiday costume ideas, check out this blog
