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ABOUT IVY✦

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I’m Ivy! I am a costume designer, wardrobe technician, and competitive cosplayer. My personal journey in costume is a blend of American and UK professional experience. I was born in the United States, and lived and worked there until 2021. I got my start as a cosplayer when I was just fourteen, attending my first comic convention and being so inspired by all the amazing artists around me. That was all the way back in 2012; since then, I have gone on to develop costumes professionally for theatre on the West End, and be the point of call for many cosplayers who want their dream build to come to life.

Crafting Stories Through Art

My skillset spans a variety of mediums, including leatherwork, textile development, and digital art. I think that these skills should continue to be shared in a positive and accessible way, so it is my goal to keep the art of human creativity alive.

A Queer Voice

An essential part of my lived experience as an artist is my Queer identity, as well as my neurodiversity. As a transmasculine and autistic artist, these lenses shape the way I interpret my world. Being autistic and trans is such a gift toward my personal creativity and way of thinking, despite facing stigmas and confronting challenges accelerating my career in both technical and creative workspaces. Bringing both of these important identities forward in my career offers other creatives a deeply honest, sensitive, and innovative perspective. I am committed to not only continuing to challenge existing professional stigmas, but equally deliver work that is inclusive and thoughtfully executed.

Let's Create Together

I'm eager to connect with fellow creatives, performers, and visionaries who share a passion for innovative and expressive art. Whether you have a specific project in mind or simply want to explore the possibilities, I invite you to reach out and embark on your next project together.

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Education

As a graduate honours student at Wimbledon College of Art as well as years of experience with Ambassador Theatre Group, I possess strong capabilities in wardrobe operations, dressing, and stage management assistance as well as specialising in leatherwork, textile art, and costume design.

I first achieved an Associate Degree of Science at San Diego Mesa College for Fashion Design in 2020. Having transitioned from my early career in California to that of London’s theatre scene thereafter, I studied at Wimbledon College of Art, where I achieved a Bachelors of Fine Arts for Costume for Theatre and Screen in 2024.

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Experience

 During the completion of my education, I supported large-scale productions as a wardrobe technician for several Ambassador Theatre Group touring venues. Following graduation, I served as lead costume designer for a graduate showcase production of Jane Eyre produced by University of the Arts London, as well as for the Apple TV webseries Faith and Mimi. In addition to my roles as a designer, I also worked as a wardrobe assistant for The Lost Estate and LaplandUK. My work in every part of my professional history required meticulous attention to detail in realising designer specifications through alterations, maintenance, and garment creation