As a kid I had a dream to run away with a circus. I had a couple professional gigs, then thought twice about it and changed my mind.

As a teenager I joined a contemporary circus school and beside practicing acrobatics I started making my own costumes and was soon engaged to make costumes for others too.

Even though I didn’t end up as a circus performer it was an important time of my life where I learned about myself and that hard work really does pay off. It was after some time working professionally in the circus that I came to realize that that kind of lifestyle was not for me in the long run.

Working with costumes and make-up had already become a big part of my life and I was intrigued to learn more.

I moved to Norway and spent a year studying Costume and make-up for theater.

Earlier experiences in making circus costumes mixed with new interest in theater and period costumes brought me to London where I studied Costume Production at Rose Bruford College.

I loved the idea of making two dimensional sketches into functional costumes for the stage.

Taking into consideration quick changes, time period of the garment and movements by the actor/actress takes more problem solving than it might seem.

I’ve worked in a bespoke wedding dress boutique in London making high end bridal gowns and where attention to detail is a must.

That same detail was applied when I worked at New York City ballet’s costume shop. although those costumes also have to last through 100’s of performances.

Every new field has added a layer to my skills in costume making.