About
Aslı
Freelance Costume Designer
I am a Turkish and Canadian theatre designer and maker who is based in London, UK.
As a self-driven and easy-going creative, I am passionate about bringing stories to life through intentional costume and set design. I deeply enjoy working with movement story-tellers, may it be contemporary dance, ballet, or circus.
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Besides costume design, I am an ambitious backgammon player, live concert goer, and a pet enthusiast.
Let me know if you'd like to collaborate on your next project, or if you want to share a picture of your pets (or both) !
Expertise
Costume Design, Wardrobe Styling, Stylized Costumes, Character Design, Fabric Selection, Labour Coordination, Budget Management
Experience
2023 - Present
Freelance Costume Designer
Collaborate with directors, producers and actors to create unique and compelling costumes that enhance the story and bring characters to life.
2023
Costume Designer, In Proximity
Designed, shopped and altered for the short film. Worked on set with the actors to maintain continuity.
2023
Dresser,
Nutcracker,
The National Ballet of Canada
Maintained tutus and different costumes, dressed the kids ensemble and the horse. Worked alongside 8 dressers and a continually changing cast of dancers.
2022
Costume Designer,
Shanty Show
Designed, shopped and altered for a cast performing on a Pirate Ship on Lake Ontario! As the actors were double cast, I designed some quick changes.
2022 - 2023
Swing Dresser,
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Received extensive training in dressing through working alongside 9 dressers, worked with a cast of 35 actors. Developed skills of staying calm under pressure during quick changes.
2021
Assistant Costume Designer,
Wardrobe and Props Coordinator,
White Girls in Moccasins
Coordinated the labour and materials budget for costumes and props. Shopped, altered and built costumes for the cast. Assisted the designer Rachel Forbes with designing the looks.
Skills
Industrial and Domestic Straight Stitch, Coverstitch and Serger
Leatherwork
Hand sewing
Drawing, Sketching, and Painting
Fabric Paints and Fabric Dyeing
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator