The NCA is delighted to congratulate long-time member Arlene's Costumes in Rochester, New York on its 70th birthday! The company, whose ownership team includes current NCA President Terry Sinopoli, will celebrate all year. Below is a press release that they wrote.
Arlene’s Costumes Honors its Legacy While Celebrating 70 Years and Welcoming the Next Chapter of Family Leadership
Rochester, NY, January 27, 2026 — Arlene's Costumes, a pioneer in costuming and retail, proudly announces the celebration of its 70th anniversary. We are your one stop disguise shop family owned and operated for 70 years and five generations. Arlene's Costumes has been a beacon of success, commitment, and innovation in the costuming and retail industries.
Established in 1956, Arlene's Costumes has been a beloved community staple in the Rochester area and beyond for decades. From our humble beginnings, we have grown into a costume and retail industry powerhouse, thanks to the dedication and hard work of our visionary leadership and committed team.
Over the past seven decades, Arlene's Costumes has achieved numerous milestones that have shaped the costuming and retail landscape. Some highlights include being one of the first companies (in any industry) in the country to set up a popup shop with our first ever temporary store opening in Rochester, NY in 1989. Our website, www.arlenescostumes.com has been offering costume e-commerce, industry tips and exciting event coverage in Rochester, NY and beyond since 1997. We have also been providing innovative and exciting special entertainment services like rental costumes, airbrush face painting and temporary tattoos as well as wearables and props for photo booths and selfie stations for many years. These accomplishments underscore our unwavering commitment to community, quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
As we celebrate our 70th anniversary, Arlene’s Costumes is poised for the future. Our longtime owner and visionary, Donna White, remains at the helm. Our Marketing and Customer Service Manager, Terry Sinopoli, has become a partner in the business. We are committed to embracing emerging trends in retail and costuming, fostering innovation, and continuing to provide exceptional value and products to our community partners and stakeholders. Together, we look forward to the next chapter of growth and success.
Arlene’s Costumes will be inviting vendors, community members and business owners, and well-wishers to join us in celebrating this momentous occasion. A series of events, including several Sip & Shop Open Houses, are planned throughout 2026 to mark this milestone. Please watch for the dates for these special events. The first will be in March 2026.
For more inquiries and information, please contact: Terry Sinopoli, terry@arlenescostumes.com, 585-482-8786.
Click here to read an article about Terry Sinopoli from 2021, when she was elected to the NCA Board.