Film Costume Design That Brings Characters to Life

At Woodsted Studios, we believe that film costume design is more than just dressing actors—it’s about telling stories through fabric, texture, and silhouette. Every stitch, seam, and button has the potential to communicate character, period, emotion, and transformation. That’s why our costume services are tailored not only to meet the practical demands of filmmaking, but to serve the creative narrative at its core.

From period dramas to contemporary thrillers and fantastical worlds, we support productions of all sizes with expertly crafted costumes that hold up on camera and under pressure.

Costume Design Grounded in Storytelling

Good costume design goes beyond visual appeal. It adds depth to character development and enriches the viewer’s connection to the story. Our team approaches film costume design with this in mind—interpreting scripts, consulting with directors and designers, and ensuring every garment aligns with the mood, movement, and message of the film.

Whether a character is royalty in a mediaeval world, a detective in the 1970s, or a soldier in a dystopian future, we make sure their costume reflects their identity, journey, and setting.

Design to Build: Full-Service Costume Support

What sets Woodsted Studios apart is our ability to take costume concepts from sketch to screen. We offer end-to-end support for film costume design, including:

• Costume illustration and concept development

• Fabric and materials sourcing

• Custom tailoring and garment construction

• Armour, accessories, and wearable props

• Hand finishing, ageing, and distressing

• Duplicate builds for stunts or continuity

Our in-house workshop allows us to respond quickly to changing scripts or production needs. We’re also able to produce costumes at volume—ideal for background artists or ensemble scenes—while maintaining consistent quality and detailing.

Period Accuracy and World-Building

Historical accuracy is critical in many productions, and our team has extensive experience researching and recreating garments from a wide range of eras. We pay close attention to fabric choice, construction methods, silhouette, and cultural context, ensuring your film costume design holds up under close scrutiny.

For fantasy, sci-fi, or stylised genres, our approach is equally rigorous—working closely with your creative team to build believable worlds with imaginative, yet practical, wardrobe solutions.

Collaboration with Art and Film Costume Design Departments

At Woodsted Studios, we’re known for our collaborative, flexible working style. We regularly partner with art directors, head costume designers, and prop teams to deliver cohesive, screen-ready costumes that integrate perfectly with the wider visual language of your production.

Need a costume that interacts with special effects? A wearable prop that lights up? Multiple versions of the same outfit in various stages of distress? Our studio handles these technical and creative challenges with ease.

British Craftsmanship, Built for Films Worldwide

Located in the UK, our studio has supplied bespoke costumes and costume components for British television, independent features, and award-winning shorts, and from clients around the world. While much of our work is protected under NDA, our builds have appeared on screen in productions celebrated for their visual excellence.

We are proud to combine traditional tailoring techniques with modern fabrication tools, including 3D printing, laser cutting, and digital sculpting, to support both classic and cutting-edge film costume design.