About me
Operating from studios located in Deptford and Brockley, South London, Wendy Benstead Costume and Clothing provides an all encompassing Costume service for clients throughout London, ranging from alterations to existing clothing and styling advice, to working on major film productions. Through her love of design, production and creativity, Wendy has developed her business to suit the needs of each client she works with. Working with many high profile artists, Wendy Benstead Costume and Clothing has built an impressive reputation since the company's formation in 2007. Wendy ensures all of her clients get the personal, tailored service they require in order to satisfy their needs.
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With a large studio and a number of experienced staff, Wendy Benstead Costume and Clothing provides a bespoke service to fulfil any brief. Wendy Benstead Costume and Clothing is able to produce expertly finished costumes and clothing for film, television, theatre with the proficiency and attention to detail that clients expect. In addition to making, Wendy offers design, sourcing and styling to create any look required, as well as a dedicated on-site, on-set seamstress-for-hire service.
Finally, Wendy Benstead Costume and Clothing also offers a comprehensive, personalised service for private clients to ensure complete satisfaction for each job, including styling and sourcing, design, alterations, bespoke garments and bridal work.
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Wendy Benstead Costume and Clothing creates top quality costumes and clothes, ensuring all pieces of work are completed to the highest possible standards. Wendy offers the following services:
- Costume Construction.
- Costume sourcing and styling
- Wardrobe supervision
- On set alterations
- Bridal wear
- Bespoke dressmaking and tailoring
- Clothing remodelling and restyling
- Millinery and mask making
Wendy and her team can offer a professional, tailored service to her clients. No matter how large or small the job may be, Wendy applies the same high levels of professionalism, skill and experience in order to ensure clients are satisfied.
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Having graduated with a Degree in Costume for the Screen and Stage from Bournemouth Arts Institute in 2006, Wendy has established herself as a reliable, dedicated Costumer. Wendy utilises a team of highly skilled designers, stylists seamstresses and milliners, providing a comprehensive service to clients.
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Wendy Benstead Costume and Clothing has an expanding customer base, based in and around London, including film and television companies, theatre production companies and a host of private clients.
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The company was established by Wendy Benstead in 2007, having graduated from Bournemouth Arts Institute in 2006. Prior to establishing Wendy Benstead Costume and Clothing, Wendy gained significant experience working for a number of costumiers and alterations companies in London.
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Skills
Complete costume construction: design or concept, alterations to existing costumes for fit or re-design, historical costumes, including corsetry, recreation of costumes from existing garments, recreation of costumes from stills or film, functional garments for specific performance needs, masks, costume accessories and some prop costume pieces., Outstanding insider knowledge on where to source specialised garments, aptitude for characterisation through clothing, perceptive knowledge of how to create era, atmosphere or story through clothing, budget awareness and cost cutting without compromising on look., Bespoke garments for any occasion or wardrobe, designed and made to measure, alterations to your own clothes for fit or restyle, old or worn out garments recreated as new, or copied to create a new look entirely, Bridal, bridesmaid or mother Of The Bride outfits made, fascinators, hair accessories and veils.
Sector Experience
Film, theatre, television, private clients.
Awards
BA (Hons) Costume For The Stage & Screen (Bournemouth Arts Institute)