Bruna Puppets & Costumes

401-944-2730
275 Pocasset Ave
Providence, RI 02909
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Costumes-masquerade & Theatrical
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Customer Reviews (62 reviews)

angelicaguy23

on Citysearch Aug 16, 2009
Every costume is unique because they design their own costumes there. I first heard of this place on you tube and was awed by the way the bunny handled the news media . It was pure genius. I live in Norton Mass but I come... (more)

snowballllane48

on Citysearch Jun 16, 2009
I have been dressing up for costume parties for many of my 20's and 30's. I live in Seekonk and been going to places around here and to Boston as well. I work at the Westin Hotel and went to Bruna ;s to pick up some Wizard of Oz... (more)

anwarsedat

on Citysearch Apr 20, 2009
I am excited that I have my dress for the anime festival in Boston. Last year the convention was in March and I ended up getting a wig at the show . I later found out about Bruna. They have a great selection of cosplay wigs... (more)

generalchickenfoo

on Citysearch Apr 17, 2009
I found this place on you tube. I am also going to the anime festival in Boston in May and took a swing by Bruna's. I live in Boston and there is only one large costume store there. Bruna has a lot of unique costumes and you... (more)

brandylionchick

on Citysearch Apr 13, 2009
Its about the time of the year for the Boston Anime Festival. I look forward to it every year. I am so siked. I am wearing a cosplay dress that Bruna made for me. I showed up early this year so she was able to get it finished... (more)

angellina

on Citysearch Apr 12, 2009
I work at applebees in norton and I forgot to order an Easter Bunny costume. It was 2 days before Easter and my manager would have been really upset. Now only did Bruna make a special one for me at the last minute, it was... (more)

murphgurf

on Citysearch Apr 11, 2009
The owner is BSC. But, this place is famous now I guess. Good costumes though, some possible copyright infringement via character usage. But, I'm no lawyer so I won't pass judgement. look up I-Team: Costume-shop... (more)

bradjolina

on Citysearch Feb 07, 2009
If you are looking for a discrete place to purchase your unmentionables, try Bruna Costumes on Pocasset Ave in Prov.R.I. I use to go to miko to purchase gloves and boots and stuff but they closed. Bruna is openminded... (more)

cartonhelmet

on Citysearch Dec 13, 2008
I went to check out the Santa suits made by Bruna Costumes. This shop is unique due to the fact that you can only buy or rent these costumes from 'Bruna Costumes' because they are the only one who makes them. They are so... (more)

bridgettalou

on Citysearch Nov 30, 2008
I needed biblical costumes for a crucifixion reinactment at church. I didn't find anything in R.I. where I am from. My pastor said he use to go to a place in pawtucket but it closed. I went on to google and typed in... (more)

Leshera

on Citysearch Oct 07, 2008
I went to Bruna because I was looking for a Captain Morgan costume for my boyfriend. He is very particular and I heard that 'Bruna Costumes' has the best. Well, they wern't kidding. The costume was fabulous. The red... (more)

jonaslee

on Citysearch Sep 30, 2008
I HAD TO CHECK THIS PLACE OUT TODAY. EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT HOW FABULOUS THE COSTUMES ARE BUT I AM A SKEPTIC. I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS ANOTHER MALL HALLOWEEN STORE, BUT TO MY AMAZEMENT, I WAS WOWED WHEN I WALKED IT. IT'S A... (more)

leonardo22

on Citysearch Sep 19, 2008
I FORGOT ABOUT BRUNA COSTUMES. MY MOM USE TO GO THERE FOR HER HALLOWEEN COSTUMES AND COSTUMES FOR MY BIRTHDAY PARTIES. I REMEMBER BIG BIRD COMING TO MY PARTY AND I HAVE THE PICTURES TO PROVE IT. MY MOM ALWAYS SAID THAT... (more)

Rosaliepeto

on Citysearch Aug 13, 2008
I had a costume made for the Miss USA Latino contest and won. My costume was designed and created by the famous Bruna at Bruna Costumes. My mom had a costume made for Mrs Rhode Island about 20 years ago. and she swears... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Aug 08, 2008
Bruna is a fantasy world for the people who love the theater and movies. The quality of the costumes is highly professional. They are designed by the owner and they are one of a kind. The rentals are very inexpensive.... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Aug 07, 2008
Bruna has professional quality costumes. The best in R.I. and Boston. The place is small but packed with lots of beautiful creations by the owner. She sews and designs some of the costumes. They are not on her website... (more)

princesscarolyn

on Citysearch Aug 06, 2008
I DON'T KNOW WHERE THE HECK TO LOOK. EVERYWHERE THERE IS A COLORFUL ARRAY OF BEAUTIFUL GARMENTS. THEY ARE VERY WELL CONSTRUCTED, SO I KNOW THEY ARE NOT FROM THE BAGGED KIND. I AM DEFINETELY GOING BACK FOR HALLOWEEN. IF... (more)

jennyblock123

on Citysearch Jul 30, 2008
I AM HAPPY TO REPORT THAT BRUNA COSTUMES IS A ONE OF A KIND SHOP THAT HAS NO COMPETITION. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A STORE LIKE THIS AND I SAY THAT BECAUSE THE COSTUMES ARE CUSTOM MADE BY THE OWNER. SHE SAID SHE MAKES ONLY ONE OF EACH... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jul 30, 2008
This place is incredible. They have the most beautiful costumes that I have ever seen. I will never go to a party or halloween store again. The costumes look like they came out of a movie set. The rental are surprising... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jul 27, 2008
I went to get a tattoo at Kabloom next door to a costume shop. While waiting my turn, I found this real cool place. I wasn't sure what it was. When I went inside, I found costumes, wigs, hats, everything! Wow, this is my... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jul 26, 2008
I was staying at the Westin Hotel in Prov. My luggage was lost and I didn't have a wig and costume for a convention I was attending called,'Hollywood review. I am the vice President of the advertising company, so I had to... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jul 26, 2008
I have been to a lot of costume parties and I am sick of seeing the same costumes. When I went to Bruna Costumes, they had the greatest selection of one of a kind custom made costumes to rent . If I am going to spend money on a... (more)

jennymassusa

on Citysearch Jul 22, 2008
I CALLED SEVERAL PLACES IN R.I AND I FINALLY FOUND ONE THAT DID NOT HAVE AN ANSWERING MACHINE. I SPOKE TO A REAL PERSON. IT IS UNHEARD OF IN THIS DAY AND AGE. I WAS EITHER GOING TO MAKE A POODLE SKIRT OR BUY OR RENT ONE. I... (more)

valentinageg

on Citysearch Jul 22, 2008
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY ARE THE BEST. MOM'S NEED HELP WITH KID'S PROJECTS. I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO WITHOUT THE HELP OF THE STAFF THERE. IF THEY DON'T HAVE IT THEY WILL MAKE IT. MY SON RECENTLY HAD TO DO A PROJECT ON... (more)

mickallaevens

on Citysearch Jul 17, 2008
I DON'T GET EXCITED VERY OFTEN. IT REALLY TAKES ALOT. MY FRIEND WAS IN NEED OF A PIRATE COSTUME. I SAID WHY DON'T YOU GO TO THE HALLOWEEN STORES. AND SHE SAID, 'ARE YOU KIDDING' THEY DON'T HAVE REAL COSTUMES THERE. THEY... (more)

terrylynply

on Citysearch Jul 12, 2008
This is the only place that actually rents costume. I don't know why these businesses advertise under rentals when they don't even rent. Some of them don't even own a retail store. They work out of their house. If you... (more)

carleensil21

on Citysearch Jul 11, 2008
Bruna has been around forever. They have the greatest costumes. They are the caviar of costumes. This is not a sterotypical costume/halloween/party store.This place has a style of its own. It is just a unique... (more)

prissyc

on Citysearch Jul 11, 2008
i WASN'T EXPECTED TO BE WOWED BY THIS PLACE. I READ THE REVIEWS AND DECIDED TO SEE FOR MYSELF. I WAS A SCEPTIC, TRUST ME. I WAS READY TO SLAM THIS PLACE, BUT AS SOON AS I WALKED INTO THIS VERY SMALL SHOP, I FELT VERY... (more)

jasonband23

on Citysearch Jul 08, 2008
I had a pirate theme party for my son for his 7th birthday. My parent always went to Bruna for the costume characters. My mom said that they were always consistant with the quality of the characters. Not only did they... (more)

monroe21

on Citysearch Jul 07, 2008
I am a female impersonator. I go to Bruna costumes to be descret. There are no questions asked there and I feel very comfortable. I don't go to large dept stores or malls. People tend to stare and make fun of. They are so... (more)

Charlese21

on Citysearch Jul 05, 2008
The costumes are incredible. The quality and craftmanship is genuis. I can't believe they make the costumes there and we have this shop right here in Rhode Island. I live in NYC and have never seen costumes of this... (more)

isabellam

on Citysearch Jul 05, 2008
They have the best costumes in rhode island. The quality is above the charts. This is not your typical party/halloween store. Bruna has theatrical quality costumes at affordable prices. You can tell that they have a... (more)

cinthianixon

on Citysearch Jul 04, 2008
BEST COSTUMES ever. I am so excited to find Bruna Costumes. The quality and fabric is hidden in the little store in prov. I found such beautiful costumes there. I understand that they create alot of the designs of the... (more)

Rebeccasanchez

on Citysearch Jul 03, 2008
I HAD ELMO COME TO MY 1ST BIRTHDAY. MY MOM GAVE ME THE PHOTOS OF EVERY BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR 12 YEARS. SHE SAID THEY WERE ALL FROM BRUNA PUPPETS IN CRANSTON. BUT I THINK THEY WENT OUT OF BUSINESS. I'M SO GLAD I WENT ON... (more)

franniepet

on Citysearch Jul 03, 2008
I finally found exactly what I wanted. a movie star quality costume. something I could rent. I wanted something that looked like a hollywood movie set. you know, the real thingl look no more. I found Bruna Puppets and... (more)

lizziesnow

on Citysearch Jul 02, 2008
I live in Boston. I am a professor at B.U. I needed to rent a costume for a cruise that my wife and I would be taking soon. I shopped around but didn't have any luck until I did a google search on 'best costumes' and the name,... (more)

Geraldinegolden

on Citysearch Jul 01, 2008
I HAVE BEEN AROUND COSTUMES ALL MY LIFE AND I SEE THE SAME STUFF ON LINE, BUT AT BRUNA'S , THE COSTUMES ARE REAL ,, I MEAN THAT THEY LOOK LIKE REAL PIRATES OR COLONIAL OR WHATEVER, BUT YOU COME OUT OF THERE LOOKING LIKE THE... (more)

Aretheangel21

on Citysearch Jun 23, 2008
I JUST MOVE HERE IN PROVIDENCE FROM LA AND I FOUND THIS GREAT COSTUME SHOP CALLED BRUNA COSTUMES. I BOUGHT A COUPLE OF WIGS, A CORSET, LONG BLACK GLOVES, A REINSTONE NECKLACE AND BIG PARIS SUNGLASSES, AND A COSTUME. I... (more)

shawnteal31

on Citysearch Jun 22, 2008
HEY, JUST WENT ON THE BRUNA WEBSITE. I FOUND WHAT I WANTED. THE PHOTO LOOKED GREAT, BUT YOU KNOW YOU CAN'T ALWAYS TRUST PHOTOS. DUDE---THE COSTUMES ARE SO MUCH BETTER THEN THE PHOTOS. THE MATERIALS USED IN MAKING... (more)

frannypet21

on Citysearch Jun 19, 2008
If you are looking for something unique, try Bruna Costumes. I use to get my puppets there. I haven't been there since I was a kid. but now I need puppets and costumes for bible study for kids. I teach every Sunday. I had... (more)
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