Julia Steckel

BFA AWARD: Costume Designer of the Year

Clothes are a narrative of who we want to be, and costuming is the extension of that story. Growing up in the Bronx, attending local conventions grew into a deep respect for cosplay as a performance art. Through my background in illustration, my designs are guided by rich, unique narratives, focusing on dramatic silhouettes, corsetry, and experimental materials. Costumes within fashion have often been disregarded as serious forms of art. With my work, I aim to give these practices the recognition they deserve.