Jess Van Winkle is a costume and fashion designer. She specializes in runway production, theatre, drag, and performance wear and seeks to find extravagance, joy, and humor in everything she creates. Jess is passionate about size inclusivity and designs for every body.

She studied Costume Design and Technology at Indiana University with continued education with HØVET Fashion Studio. She has experience in styling, design, stitching, alterations, basic pattern making, and full costume builds.

She has experience and training in the following ares:

Styling
Runway - show running and production
Costume Design and Construction
Wardrobe/Dressing - film and theatre
Shop: Stitching/Distressing
Wigs/makeup
Costume Coordination
- Measurements/Fittings
- Shopping/Pulling
- Training and management of wardrobe crew
Costume Mentorship
- Worked with undergrad students at Northwestern University to mentor through the costume design process/served as coordinator