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Explore Mad World

Hire, order and shop everything you need for your next event.

Venetian masquerade costumes available to hire at Mad World Fancy Dress in London.

Costume Hire

Explore one of the UK's largest costume hire collections.

Group wearing masquerade costumes available to hire at Mad World Fancy Dress in London.

Mail Order Costume Hire

Hire your costumes online and have them delivered anywhere in the UK.

Colourful collage of party accessories for birthdays, Halloween, themed events and celebrations.

Party Sales

Everything you need for birthdays, Halloween, themed events and celebrations.

Our Clients Include

For more than 55 years, Mad World has supplied costumes and party products to businesses, productions and organisations throughout the UK.

Princess Diana Richard Branson Bank of Scotland Cadbury Capital Radio Harrods Hilton Hotels Mars McDonald's British Airways BBC Coca-Cola General Motors Holiday Inn Marks & Spencer Selfridges TNT Virgin American Express Bank of England BT Thomas Cook Variety Club WHSmith

What's On at Mad World

Plan ahead for the biggest events, themed parties and seasonal celebrations. Discover costumes, accessories and party essentials before the rush begins.

Group of people wearing traditional Bavarian costumes at an Oktoberfest event in London.

Oktoberfest London

Get ready for Oktoberfest with traditional Bavarian costumes and party accessories.

Group of people wearing vintage military and aviation costumes at the Goodwood Revival event.

Goodwood Revival

Step back in time with authentic vintage fashion and classic motoring at Goodwood Revival.

People dressed in 1950s rock and roll costumes inspired by a Secret Cinema themed event.

Secret Cinema

Experience iconic film-inspired events with costumes perfect for the latest Secret Cinema production.

Cabaret performers and musicians on stage at a lively theatrical show.

The Lost Estate: Chat Noir

Step into 1890s Paris for an unforgettable evening of cabaret, music, dining and Belle Époque style.

Inside Mad World Fancy Dress in London

Mad World - a success story!

Born in 1971 Mad World costume hire has been hiring out costumes to Royalty, TV companies, Film stars, corporate clients, conglomerates and theatres, to name but a few!

This is a testament to the quality of our costumes and the incredible service our staff provide.

Many of our knowledgeable staff have been with us for over 30 years!

Mad world is now considered to be one of the largest costume hire companies in the UK, with over 35,000 costumes to choose from.

Prices start from £35 for a 7-day hire period.

When you want something for that very special occasion and you need to look your best- it must be a Mad World costume!

Visit us – you will not be disappointed!

What Our Customers Say

For more than 55 years, we've helped families, businesses and event organisers create unforgettable celebrations. Here's what some of our customers have to say about their experience with Mad World.

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