The Art of Costume Design - Building Character Through Self Expression

Explore the world of costume design in this 16-minute TEDx talk by award-winning Hollywood costume designer Jenny Eagan. Discover how self-expression and real-life inspirations shape iconic characters on film and TV. Follow Eagan's personal journey to becoming one of the industry's most respected designers, collaborating with acclaimed directors like George Clooney and Rian Johnson. Learn about her distinctive approach to bringing characters to life through clothing and design, which has earned her multiple Costume Design Guild Awards, an Emmy nomination, and a Critics Choice nomination. Gain insights into her work on notable projects such as "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery," "The Adam Project," and "True Detective." Understand how costume design contributes to storytelling and character development in visual media.