Jessica Van Winkle
Costume Designer and Stylist
About Me
Jess Van Winkle is a costume and fashion designer based in Chicago. She specializes in 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 and continues her education regularly with HØVET Fashion Studio. She has experience in design, stitching, alterations, basic pattern making, and full costume builds.
She has experience and training in the following ares:
Costume Design and Construction
Wardrobe/Dressing
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
