About

Known credits:
14
Birthday:
1940-01-01
Place of birth:
Romford, Essex, England, UK
Website:
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Shuna Harwood

Overview

Shuna Harwood (born Essex, 1940) is a British costume designer. She was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Costume Design for the film Richard III (1995). In addition to film costume design, Harwood also worked as a fashion illustrator and a writer/illustrator of children's books.

Harwood designed the costumes for Ian McKellen's 1995 film production of Richard III, which was set in a fictional version of England in 1934. McKellen noted that Harwood's approach to using original vintage clothing was beneficial: "It’s very helpful to put people in clothes which tell something about their personalities, their professions, and their social standing". Later critics have commented on the "beautiful 1930s look" of the costumes, including slinky evening gowns and military detailing.

Harwood received the BAFTA award for Best Costume Design for her work on Richard III.

Known for

Costume & Make-Up
2006 Firewall Costume & Make-Up Costume Design 58
Average
1999 Notting Hill Costume & Make-Up Costume Designer 71
Good
1998 The Land Girls Costume & Make-Up Costume Design 58
Average
1995 Richard III Costume & Make-Up Costume Design 61
Fair
1992 Double Vision Costume & Make-Up Costume Design 58
Average
1991 A Demon in My View Costume & Make-Up Costume Design 58
Average
1988 Track 29 Costume & Make-Up Costume Design 58
Average
1987 Wish You Were Here Costume & Make-Up Costume Design 59
Average
1987 Personal Services Costume & Make-Up Costume Design 58
Average
1985 Insignificance Costume & Make-Up Costume Design 59
Average
1984 Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Costume & Make-Up Costume Design 57
Average
1982 The Missionary Costume & Make-Up Costume Design 58
Average
1982 Brimstone & Treacle Costume & Make-Up Costume Design 58
Average
1978 Full Circle Costume & Make-Up Costume Design 59
Average