CostumeBox started in 2007 when our two founders, Roma and Nikki, joined super women forces! Get to know a bit more about them below:
Meet the Team
Nikki
Job Title:
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
Our wonderful team.
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
A costume party, of course! Go full on the 80s theme with the music, the decor, excellent food, and if Im lucky, wine only from 80s vintages!
What is your favourite holiday event?
I love the glitter and sparkle of Christmas, (especially after the blood and gore of Halloween!)
Who is your favourite character to dress up as and why? Or if you don't have a favourite, who would you like to try?
It would still be Wonder Woman (the costume I wore to our launch Party over 13 years ago). I would watch Linda Carter as Wonder Woman on TV as a kid, and was mesmerised. Gal Gaddot is every bit as good.
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
Time travel! I trained as an Archaeologist at Uni, and there were always so many fascinating unanswered questions. Also, you know, to go back and buy Real Estate, or Apple shares in the 80's, or AfterPay in March!
The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are three people you want on your team?
Chris Hemsworth's Thor. No further explanation needed (or forthcoming).
If you could be any supernatural or mythical creature, what would you be and why?
A mermaid, I love being in the ocean.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
I would never subject anyone to my singing voice.
Roma
Job Title:
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
Watching the team, and the business, develop and grow.
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
Castles, sparkles and glamour with a whole lot of warm and engaging company.
What is your favourite holiday event?
Oktoberfest, its fun and relaxed and doesn't involve the severed body parts that tend to lurk around at Halloween.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick?
Marion Keyes, she's funny, insightful and real.
Who is your favourite character to dress up as and why? Or if you don't have a favourite, who would you like to try?
Mulan, she's sassy and smart.
The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are three people you want on your team?
Ellen Ripley, Tony Stark and Clint Eastwood.
What book or film did you read that changed your life the most?
A Fortunate Life by Albert Facey; a story of resilience, tenacity, courage and contentment.
Nikki
Job Title:
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Time at CostumeBox:
All the days! (Since 2007)
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
Our wonderful team.
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
A costume party, of course! Go full on the 80s theme with the music, the decor, excellent food, and if Im lucky, wine only from 80s vintages!
What is your favourite holiday event?
I love the glitter and sparkle of Christmas, (especially after the blood and gore of Halloween!)
Who is your favourite character to dress up as and why? Or if you don't have a favourite, who would you like to try?
It would still be Wonder Woman (the costume I wore to our launch Party over 13 years ago). I would watch Linda Carter as Wonder Woman on TV as a kid, and was mesmerised. Gal Gaddot is every bit as good.
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
Time travel! I trained as an Archaeologist at Uni, and there were always so many fascinating unanswered questions. Also, you know, to go back and buy Real Estate, or Apple shares in the 80's, or AfterPay in March!
The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are three people you want on your team?
Chris Hemsworth's Thor. No further explanation needed (or forthcoming).
If you could be any supernatural or mythical creature, what would you be and why?
A mermaid, I love being in the ocean.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
I would never subject anyone to my singing voice.
Roma
Job Title:
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Time at CostumeBox:
14 years.
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
Watching the team, and the business, develop and grow.
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
Castles, sparkles and glamour with a whole lot of warm and engaging company.
What is your favourite holiday event?
Oktoberfest, its fun and relaxed and doesn't involve the severed body parts that tend to lurk around at Halloween.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick?
Marion Keyes, she's funny, insightful and real.
Who is your favourite character to dress up as and why? Or if you don't have a favourite, who would you like to try?
Mulan, she's sassy and smart.
The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are three people you want on your team?
Ellen Ripley, Tony Stark and Clint Eastwood.
What book or film did you read that changed your life the most?
A Fortunate Life by Albert Facey; a story of resilience, tenacity, courage and contentment.
Just like any superhero team, we need leaders to make sure everything goes to plan and runs smoothly. Get to know more about our fabulous leaders who are always ready to support our teams and spread their knowledge.
Katie
Job Title:
Operations Manager
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
I love the people I work with and getting to see all the fun products we sell.
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
Any kind of dress up party with friends, music and dancing.
What is your favourite holiday event?
Christmas.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick?
David Attenborough.
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
Teleportation would be pretty cool. I could just zip off to another country for the night.
If you could be any supernatural or mythical creature, what would you be?
Unicorn.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
Hungry Like the Wolf - Duran Duran.
What book or film did you read that changed your life the most?
Wheel of Time - Robert Jordan.
Katie
Job Title:
Operations Manager
Time at CostumeBox:
7 years
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
I love the people I work with and getting to see all the fun products we sell.
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
Any kind of dress up party with friends, music and dancing.
What is your favourite holiday event?
Christmas.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick?
David Attenborough.
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
Teleportation would be pretty cool. I could just zip off to another country for the night.
If you could be any supernatural or mythical creature, what would you be?
Unicorn.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
Hungry Like the Wolf - Duran Duran.
What book or film did you read that changed your life the most?
Wheel of Time - Robert Jordan.
Fiona
Job Title:
Merchandise Planning Manager.
Time at CostumeBox:
11 years.
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
The people! We are like a family.
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
A Versailles Masquerade Ball. That Marie Antionette style is simply divine.
What is your favourite holiday event?
I'm a Christmas girl! I love all the colour and excitement this season brings.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick?
Drew Barrymore.
Who is your favourite character to dress up as and why? Or if you don't have a favourite, who would you like to try?
I would like to try The Joker.
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
Teleportation. If I can get to Hawaii in 10 secs instead of 10hrs, bring it on.
If you could be any supernatural or mythical creature, what would you be?
Vampire - love the idea of not getting old and wrinkly.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
Tiny Dancer - Elton John.
What book or film did you read that changed your life the most?
The Bronze Horseman.
Our bubbly customer service team are always ready for a chat and are happy to lend a hand with all your party and costume needs! We take pride in our platinum-level customer service so pick up the phone or shoot our team an email today.
Rachel
RACHEL'S PROFILE COMING SOON :)
Steve
Job Title:
Customer Service Representative.
Time at CostumeBox:
9 months.
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
Helping people get their issues resolved.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick?
Peter Kropotkin.
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
Flight: no more airplane seating.
The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are three people you want on your team?
You only need one: The man with no name.
What book or film did you read that changed your life the most?
Writings on an Ethical Life - Peter Singer.
Rachel
RACHEL'S PROFILE COMING SOON :)
Our buying team play a critical role in sourcing the best, trending costumes, accessories, party supplies and gifts so you can throw the best party on the block!
Bec
Job Title:
Senior Buyer.
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
Almost everything from the people, the parties, flexibility and culture! But if I had to narrow it down, it's pretty cool that I shop as a fulltime job.
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
Definitely something a bit different like... Space Cowboys!
What is your favourite holiday event?
Halloween.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick?
Damon Salvatore or Zac Efron (preferably both).
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
Teleportation.
The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are three people you want on your team?
Iron Man, Genie, Bear Grylls.
If you could be any supernatural or mythical creature, what would you be?
Vampire.
If you could become part of any fictitious world, decade or another era, which would you choose?
I've always loved the 1920's.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
Anything 90's RnB.
Paige
Job Title:
Buying Admin Assistant.
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
My amazing team!
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
Sideshow themed! With fire twirlers, sword swallowers and contortionists everywhere. Everyone's dressed in a circus theme! How cool.
What is your favourite holiday event?
Halloween.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick? (Can be real or fictional, dead or alive)
Doug from "UP" because I haven't even met him and I love him.
Who is your favourite character to dress up as and why? Or if you don't have a favourite, who would you like to try?
Marceline - Adventure Time, she is the vampire queen! What's not to love.
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
The ability to stop interdimensional time. I've thought about this a lot and you MUST specify interdimensional or you're going to have a big multiverse mess on your hands. I would use this purely to add more hours to the day, there are never enough!
The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are three people you want on your team? (Can be fictitious people)
Scarlet Witch (Marvel), Skarlet (Mortal Kombat), Aang (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
If you could be any supernatural or mythical creature, what would you be and why?
I would be a fairy, they are so cute and little and they can fly!
If you could become part of any fictitious world, decade or another era, which would you choose?
Avatar: The Last Airbender but following the defeat of the Fire nations. I would specifically work with Iroh selling tea.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
Mr. Brightside!
What book or film did you read that changed your life the most?
Game of Thrones! (Where's that 5th book already!?)
Bec
Job Title:
Senior Buyer.
Time at CostumeBox:
7 years.
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
Almost everything from the people, the parties, flexibility and culture! But if I had to narrow it down, it's pretty cool that I shop as a fulltime job.
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
Definitely something a bit different like... Space Cowboys!
What is your favourite holiday event?
Halloween.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick?
Damon Salvatore or Zac Efron (preferably both).
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
Teleportation.
The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are three people you want on your team?
Iron Man, Genie, Bear Grylls.
If you could be any supernatural or mythical creature, what would you be?
Vampire.
If you could become part of any fictitious world, decade or another era, which would you choose?
I've always loved the 1920's.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
Anything 90's RnB.
Taylor
Job Title:
Buyer.
Time at CostumeBox:
2 Years.
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
Working out how other people would set up their parties.
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
A super creepy party with lots of fake blood, jump scares and paid actors.
What is your favourite holiday event?
Halloween.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick?
Robin Williams.
Who is your favourite character to dress up as and why? Or if you don't have a favourite, who would you like to try?
The Joker or I'd love to try an Ogre.
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
Teleportation - no more 23 hour flights.
The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are three people you want on your team?
Daryl Dixon (Walking Dead), Tony Stark, Katniss Everdeen.
If you could be any supernatural or mythical creature, what would you be and why?
Merman, so I can explore the ocean, coral and meet all the sea creatures..
If you could become part of any fictitious world, decade or another era, which would you choose?
Warhammer fantasy or Pokémon. Both was what i grew up dreaming I was in..
What is your go-to karaoke song?
If I'm singing, I've had enough to drink.
What book or film did you read that changed your life the most?
Gary Paulsen - Hatchet: Winter OR Vampire Wars: The Von Castein Trilogy, both got me into reading other than Harry Potter.
Ally
Job Title:
Buying Admin Assistant.
Time at CostumeBox:
3 years.
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
My amazing team!
What is your favourite holiday event?
Christmas 100%.
Who is your favourite character to dress up as and why? Or if you don't have a favourite, who would you like to try?
I want to dress up as the Winx Club with my girlfriends
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
Telekinesis and an epic red leather jacket like Scarlet Witch
What is your go-to karaoke song?
Untouched by Aussie icons The Veronicas.
Paige
Job Title:
Buying Admin Assistant.
Time at CostumeBox:
3 months.
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
My amazing team!
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
Sideshow themed! With fire twirlers, sword swallowers and contortionists everywhere. Everyone's dressed in a circus theme! How cool.
What is your favourite holiday event?
Halloween.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick? (Can be real or fictional, dead or alive)
Doug from "UP" because I haven't even met him and I love him.
Who is your favourite character to dress up as and why? Or if you don't have a favourite, who would you like to try?
Marceline - Adventure Time, she is the vampire queen! What's not to love.
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
The ability to stop interdimensional time. I've thought about this a lot and you MUST specify interdimensional or you're going to have a big multiverse mess on your hands. I would use this purely to add more hours to the day, there are never enough!
The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are three people you want on your team? (Can be fictitious people)
Scarlet Witch (Marvel), Skarlet (Mortal Kombat), Aang (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
If you could be any supernatural or mythical creature, what would you be and why?
I would be a fairy, they are so cute and little and they can fly!
If you could become part of any fictitious world, decade or another era, which would you choose?
Avatar: The Last Airbender but following the defeat of the Fire nations. I would specifically work with Iroh selling tea.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
Mr. Brightside!
What book or film did you read that changed your life the most?
Game of Thrones! (Where's that 5th book already!?)
Our marketing and content team are super savvy when it comes to trending movies, party topics and events. They're a collective hive mind of all things pop culture, bringing you quality blogs, social media posts and more!
Vanessa
Job Title:
Digital Content Manager.
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
It feels like we're all part of a family that love to dress up and have fun.
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
Definitely a medieval/fantasy themed party.
What is your favourite holiday event?
Halloween.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick?
Tom Hiddleston
Who is your favourite character to dress up as and why? Or if you don't have a favourite, who would you like to try?
Lady Loki because Loki is my favourite character and I love a good gender-bend on a character.
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
Teleportation - but with the ability to travel through time too, not just space.
The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are three people you want on your team?
The Doctor, Gandalf and Thor.
If you could be any supernatural or mythical creature, what would you be and why?
A dragon. They can fly, breathe fire and live a long time but mostly they just like to sleep and collect shiny things.
If you could become part of any fictitious world, decade or another era, which would you choose?
A fantasy world like Middle Earth (Lord of the Rings) or Randland (The Wheel of Time).
What is your go-to karaoke song?
Anything by ABBA or Disney.
What book or film did you read that changed your life the most?
The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan
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Vanessa
Job Title:
Content Supervisor
Time at CostumeBox:
2.5 years
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
It feels like we're all part of a family that love to dress up and have fun.
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
Definitely a medieval/fantasy themed party.
What is your favourite holiday event?
Halloween.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick?
Tom Hiddleston
Who is your favourite character to dress up as and why? Or if you don't have a favourite, who would you like to try?
Lady Loki because Loki is my favourite character and I love a good gender-bend on a character.
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
Teleportation - but with the ability to travel through time too, not just space.
The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are three people you want on your team?
The Doctor, Gandalf and Thor.
If you could be any supernatural or mythical creature, what would you be and why?
A dragon. They can fly, breathe fire and live a long time but mostly they just like to sleep and collect shiny things.
If you could become part of any fictitious world, decade or another era, which would you choose?
A fantasy world like Middle Earth (Lord of the Rings) or Randland (The Wheel of Time).
What is your go-to karaoke song?
Anything by ABBA or Disney.
What book or film did you read that changed your life the most?
The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan
Adam
Job Title:
Content Producer.
Time at CostumeBox:
3 Years.
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
Feeling like you're working for a small business.
What is your favourite holiday event?
Christmas.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick?
The Master Chief.
Who is your favourite character to dress up as and why? Or if you don't have a favourite, who would you like to try?
It would have to be my favourite Marvel character Thor.
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
The ability to Time Travel.
The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are three people you want on your team?
Jon Snow, Hawkeye and Rick Grimes.
If you could be any supernatural or mythical creature, what would you be and why?
Phoenix - because it would be great to be able to fly.
If you could become part of any fictitious world, decade or another era, which would you choose?
Living in the wizarding world as a muggle!
What is your go-to karaoke song?
The Horses - Daryl Braithwaite.
What book or film did you read that changed your life the most?
Watching The Lord of the Rings films for the first time.
Lauren
Job Title:
Content Producer
Time at CostumeBox:
1.5 years
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
Getting to see all the fun costumes, especially at Halloween.
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
70s disco themed party!
What is your favourite holiday event?
Christmas
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick?
David Attenborough
Who is your favourite character to dress up as and why? Or if you don't have a favourite, who would you like to try?
Always wanted to try Beetle Bride from Beetlejuice
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
Being able to talk to my dog.
If you could be any supernatural or mythical creature, what would you be and why?
A Pegasus cause they are often represented as goodhearted and always eager to help.
If you could become part of any fictitious world, decade or another era, which would you choose?
I've always wanted to live a day in the 1970s.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
Probably Rolling in the Deep by Adele - always a classic.
Natalie
Job Title:
Content Producer
Time at CostumeBox:
3 years.
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
Being able to express my love for dressing up and movies.
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
Movie themed where you dress as your favourite movie character.
What is your favourite holiday event?
Halloween.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick?
Henry Cavill.
Who is your favourite character to dress up as and why? Or if you don't have a favourite, who would you like to try?
The Joker because he is my favourite comic book character.
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
The ability to control the elements.
The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are three people you want on your team?
Batman, Jake Peralta and Black Widow.
If you could be any supernatural or mythical creature, what would you be and why?
A dragon because they can be so majestic.
If you could become part of any fictitious world, decade or another era, which would you choose?
The world of Asgard.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
Don't Stop Me Now by Queen.
chantel
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Of course, how would things run without our wonderful Accounts team!? They ensure all things run smoothly so we can get products from our suppliers into our warehouse and then to you in time for your celebrations!
Bec
Job Title:
Accounts Receivable Manager.
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
The friendships I've made over the years and being part of such a successful business.
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
An 80's party. Lots of fluro and leopard print!
What is your favourite holiday event?
Christmas.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick?
My nan.
Who is your favourite character to dress up as and why? Or if you don't have a favourite, who would you like to try?
Grease is my favourite movie of all time, so I'd like to dress up as a Pink Lady.
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
Telepathy.
The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are three people you want on your team?
Rick Grimes, James Hetfield and Ghandi.
If you could be any supernatural or mythical creature, what would you be and why?
Medusa, having both beauty and venom!
If you could become part of any fictitious world, decade or another era, which would you choose?
I would chose the 1920's because of the fashion.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
My Sharona - The Knack.
What book or film did you read that changed your life the most?
Anne of Green Gables.
Robynne
Job Title:
Accounts Payable Manager.
Time at CostumeBox:
8 years.
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
The positive people I work with. So much enthusiasm and energy - it's catchy!
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
Bright colours, funny costumes, good friends and lots of laughs.
What is your favourite holiday event?
Christmas. Love all the Santa hats and corny Reindeer T-shirts.
If you could become part of any fictitious world, decade or another era, which would you choose?
Jane Austen.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
Ring Ring - Abba.
What book or film did you read that changed your life the most?
Wild Swans - Jung Chang.
Bec
Job Title:
Accounts Receivable Manager.
Time at CostumeBox:
13 years (18 years including That's Mine).
What is your favourite part about working at CostumeBox?
The friendships I've made over the years and being part of such a successful business.
What would the ultimate party look like to you?
An 80's party. Lots of fluro and leopard print!
What is your favourite holiday event?
Christmas.
If you could have dinner with anyone, who would you pick?
My nan.
Who is your favourite character to dress up as and why? Or if you don't have a favourite, who would you like to try?
Grease is my favourite movie of all time, so I'd like to dress up as a Pink Lady.
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?
Telepathy.
The zombie apocalypse is coming, who are three people you want on your team?
Rick Grimes, James Hetfield and Ghandi.
If you could be any supernatural or mythical creature, what would you be and why?
Medusa, having both beauty and venom!
If you could become part of any fictitious world, decade or another era, which would you choose?
I would chose the 1920's because of the fashion.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
My Sharona - The Knack.
What book or film did you read that changed your life the most?
Anne of Green Gables.
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