ABOUT
COSTUME DESIGNER / MAKER
Hey! I'm Hâf, a costume designer and maker from MERTHYR TYDFIL, now BASED IN CARDIFF.
I work across performance and screen, creating costumes that support character, atmosphere and storytelling.
my practice is rooted in making, with a background in sustainable fashion design, textiles, advanced pattern cutting and garment construction. I recently graduated with an ma in costume design from RWCMD.
I enjoy working collaboratively across the costume process, from design development and sourcing through to making, alterations and dressing. my aim is to create meaningful, character-led work with a strong sense of detail and purpose.
costume designer & stylist • august 2026
Charlotte Church’s End Times Pop Dungeon
costume assistant • july 2026
DIANC • it's my shout
director: mari stewart
costume daily • june 2026
old town murders • ITV and quay street productions
director: andy newbery
costume trainee placement • april 2026
old town murders • ITV and quay street productions
director: andy newbery
principal costume standby • april 2026
hot girl horror • goretopia
director: jessie burdett
co-designer & maker • january 2026
rwcmd opera scenes • seligman opera school
director: jack furness
costume assistant & mask maker • october 2025
pomona • bute theatre
director: sara lloyd
costume designer • summer 2025
salem
richard burton theatre, may 2025 • young vic theatre, june 2025
director: sara lloyd
costume assistant & breakdown artist • december 2024
treasure island • bute theatre
director: polly graham
royal welsh college of music and drama
MA design for performance
costume & construction
specialising in: costume design, construction, breakdown, wearable art
2026
uwe bristol
2017
BA(hons) fashion design
specialising in: fashion design, garment construction, textile design, screen print & dye
semester abroad: hong kong polytechnic university 2016
skills
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sourcing, costume hire & wardrobe organization
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costume design, character analysis and script breakdown
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strong research skills, both historical and contemporary.
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textile manipulation, screen print, dye & surface design
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breakdown & aging techniques
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costume fittings and alterations
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pattern cutting & garment construction
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costume administration and budget keeping
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working to production deadlines and budgets
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competent knowledge of sustainable design practices, process and sourcing
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welsh (fluent)
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english (fluent)
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greek (basic)
creative director
hafwen sustainable studio
site office control assistant
events - music
stockroom management
retail
pr intern
london fashion week
location
based in cardiff, wales
available for work accross the uk