Shuna Harwood

Shuna Harwood (born Essex, 1940) is a British costume designer. Her accolades include a BAFTA Award, in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award.

Beside her career as costume designer in the film industry, Harwood also worked as a fashion illustrator and a writer/illustrator of children's books.

Harwood designed the costumes for Ian McKellen's 1995 film production of Richard III, which was set in a fictional version of England in 1934. McKellen noted that Harwood's approach to using original vintage clothing was beneficial: "It’s very helpful to put people in clothes which tell something about their personalities, their professions, and their social standing". Later critics have commented on the "beautiful 1930s look" of the costumes, including slinky evening gowns and military detailing.^[1]

Harwood received the BAFTA award for Best Costume Design for her work on Richard III.^[2]

• Firewall (2006)
• Bride of the Wind (2001)
• Notting Hill (1999)
• The Land Girls (1998)
• Passion in the Desert (1998)
• Richard III (1995)
• The Dwelling Place (1994) (Mini-series)
• Double Vision (1992) (TV movie)
• A Demon in My View (1991)
• Track 29 (1988)
• Aria (1987)
• Personal Services (1987)
• Wish You Were Here (1987)
• Insignificance (1985)
• Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (1984)
• Brimstone & Treacle (1982)
• The Missionary (1982)
• Bad Timing: A Sensual Obsession (1980) (additional costumes)
• The Odd Job (1978)
• The Haunting of Julia (1977)

• Shuna Harwood at IMDb