In addition to online competitors, the COVID-19 pandemic and Hollywood strikes also impacted Ursula’s Costumes. Boschet also told NBC4 that she began working at the age of 14 in post-war Germany.

Santa Monica costume shop to shut down after nearly 50 years in business Ursula's Costumes will close after Halloween. By Ted Chen and Karla Rendon • Published July 16, 2024 ...

At the HMS Bounty in Koreatown – usually a kitschy, maritime-themed dive – around 100 people dressed in Santa costumes filled every corner of the bar on Saturday. Christmas lights and tinsel twinkled ...