Won the International Press Academy Award for Costume Design for her work on "Elizabeth: The Golden Age․"
Studied architecture with the intentions of becoming a theater designer
Quote: "[On her process of creating costumes] "The initial start of a project is talking to the director about the script and then I have to turn those words into images․ I flood myself with images, and my mood boards are a very creative process for me․ It’s a lovely geeky moment when it’s just me, putting it all together․""
Quote: "[On working in film] "I became intrigued by film and the film process․ I think the great thing about what we do is we learn on every job we do․ Every job has taught me something, and you keep learning․""
Has frequently worked on films featuring Marvel superheros
Has often worked on projects with director Kenneth Branagh
Designed the costumes and scenes for the 1990 Broadway production "Some Americans Abroad․"
Awards
1994BAFTA TV Award-Best Costume Design:nominated
1996ACCA-Best Costume Design:winner
1996BAFTA TV Award-Best Costume Design:winner
1997Oscar-Best Costume Design:nominated
1997BAFTA Film Award-Best Costume Design:nominated
1997OFTA Film Award-Best Costume Design:winner
1998ACCA-Best Costume Design:nominated
1999Oscar-Best Costume Design:nominated
1999BAFTA Film Award-Best Costume Design:nominated