Sandy Powell, born April 7, 1960, is a British costume designer with a career spanning over four decades. She designed costumes for films like Shakespeare in Love, The Aviator, The Young Victoria, and The Favourite, earning three Academy Awards and three BAFTA Awards. Powell received the BAFTA Fellowship in 2023 and was appointed CBE in 2025 for her contributions to costume design. Her work blends historical accuracy with emotional storytelling.

Sandy Powell

Costume & Make-Up Born April 7, 1960 London, England, UK

Sandy Powell, born April 7, 1960, is a British costume designer with a career spanning over four decades. She designed costumes for films like Shakespeare in Love, The Aviator, The Young Victoria, and The Favourite, earning three Academy Awards and three BAFTA Awards. Powell received the BAFTA Fellowship in 2023 and was appointed CBE in 2025 for her contributions to costume design. Her work blends historical accuracy with emotional storytelling.

Known For

Secrets of the Museum

Self

Edward II

Seamstress

Mary Poppins Returns: Behind the Magic

Self

Queer Edward II

Self (archive footage)

Making 'The Irishman'

Self

One Pair of Eyes - No, But Seriously

The Wolf Pack

Self

Orlando In Uzbekistan

Self