Isabella Samuelsson
Isabella Samuelsson is a 2021 Performance Costume Design graduate, University of Edinburgh. After three years in Edinburgh, she is now based in North London, working in costume for both film and theatre.
She has a great interest for experimenting with materials and manipulating textiles. She has previously worked in a fabric shop and haberdashery where her knowledge of fabrics and textiles came in handy.
Costume experience:
ScreenSkills Trainee 2022-2023
Part of the film trainee costume cohort
2022 Jun-Oct - SALTBURN, Costume Trainee
Costume Designer: Sophie Canale
Costume Supervisor: Claudia Sarbu
2022 May - Jesus Christ Superstar, LAMDA, Wardrobe Assistant
Costume supervisor: Olivia Weltz
2022 April - BBC Young Dancers, Costume Assistant
Costume designer: Rosie Whiting
2022 Feb-April - In The Night Garden - Live show, Costume Maker
Head of Department: Tahra Zafar
2021 Nov-Dec - Mr. Burns, LAMDA, Costume Maker/Wardrobe Assistant
Costume Designer: Laura Ann Price
Costume Supervisor: Georgia Rose
2021 Nov-Dec - Gloria, LAMDA Costume Maker/Wardrobe Assistant
Costume Designer: Laura Ann Price
Costume Supervisor: Georgia Rose
2021 July-Nov - Ant-Man 3, Marvel, Fabricator
Head of Department: Tahra Zafar
Student productions:
Iolanthe, Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group - 2019
Costume Manager for EUSOG’s production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe. Sourcing historically inspired items and making of costumes. Dying fabric, drafting patterns, assembling, and embellishing fairy costumes. Assisting, organizing and dressing backstage.
SEVEN, Footlight’s Showchoir - 2019
Costume Assistant for The Edinburgh University Footlight’s Showchoir production. Assisting in production of accessories, sourcing and overall organisation.
Eugene Onegin, Edinburgh Studio Opera - 2019
Costume Assistant for Edinburgh Studio Opera’s production of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin. Assisting with making of ensemble costumes, cutting and sewing. Assisting with organizing and quick changes backstage.