I am a creative and detail-oriented Costume Designer and Fashion Stylist with over seven years of experience in films, photoshoots, campaigns, and wedding styling. I develop character-based costumes, curate impactful looks, and bring visual narratives to life through thoughtful wardrobe choices. I excel at concept development, fabric selection, garment construction, fittings, and on-set styling. I have strong knowledge of trends, colours, body types, and storytelling, delivering cohesive looks that align with the project’s artistic direction. I collaborate closely with directors, makeup–hair teams, photographers, and production crews to ensure seamless execution from pre-production to final shoot, and I have led full costume workflows, managed teams of tailors, assistants, and dressers, and handled budgeting and on-set operations.

Banu Chander Y

I am a creative and detail-oriented Costume Designer and Fashion Stylist with over seven years of experience in films, photoshoots, campaigns, and wedding styling. I develop character-based costumes, curate impactful looks, and bring visual narratives to life through thoughtful wardrobe choices. I excel at concept development, fabric selection, garment construction, fittings, and on-set styling. I have strong knowledge of trends, colours, body types, and storytelling, delivering cohesive looks that align with the project’s artistic direction. I collaborate closely with directors, makeup–hair teams, photographers, and production crews to ensure seamless execution from pre-production to final shoot, and I have led full costume workflows, managed teams of tailors, assistants, and dressers, and handled budgeting and on-set operations.

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I am a creative and detail-oriented Costume Designer and Fashion Stylist with over seven years of experience in films, photoshoots, campaigns, and wedding styling. I develop character-based costumes, curate impactful looks, and bring visual narratives to life through thoughtful wardrobe choices. I excel at concept development, fabric selection, garment construction, fittings, and on-set styling.

I have strong knowledge of trends, colours, body types, and storytelling, delivering cohesive looks that align with the project’s artistic direction. I collaborate closely with directors, makeup–hair teams, photographers, and production crews to ensure seamless execution from pre-production to final shoot, and I have led full costume workflows, managed teams of tailors, assistants, and dressers, and handled budgeting and on-set operations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Costume Designer at MPC
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Developed complete costume concepts for films, short films, ads, and celebrity projects, translating character psychology, script details, and visual themes into accurate wardrobe designs. Led the full costume workflow: research, sketching, fabric sourcing, sample development, garment construction, fittings, and final styling. Coordinated with directors, producers, and creative heads to align costume aesthetics with the film’s mood, colour palette, and visual direction. Managed a team of tailors, assistants, and dressers, ensuring timely delivery of costumes for shoot schedules. Maintained continuity with detailed notes and photographs, ensuring visual consistency across scenes and reshoots. Supervised on-set costume operations including quick fixes, emergency stitching, stain removal, ageing/distressing, and last-minute styling changes. Oversaw budgeting, vendor coordination, and costume rentals to keep the department efficient and cost-effective.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design at Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University, Hyderabad
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services