With multi-million-pound budgets, film and TV industries spare no expense on making sure everything looks perfect for production and that includes nailing the outfits worn by the actors and actresses. Have you ever wondered what happens to the clothes once the director yells 'it's a wrap'? Or where the pieces come from in the first place? Discover the sustainable side of costumes…
Laura Frecon is a US costume designer who has worked across the board, from humble black box theatres through to Broadway productions and Netflix hits such as Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story and Inventing Anna.
Having immersed herself in the wonderful world of costumes for her entire career, Laura knows behind-the-scenes better than most. "The fashion and entertainment industry is known for being one of the most wasteful industries," she admits. "It is up to us to educate ourselves how to do our