About Mary Jean  

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MJ is a Costume Designer of mixed British/Caribbean heritage who is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. 

 

Her work investigates a broad spectrum of ideas, taking inspiration from historical and contemporary costume design and often blending the two influences in her work. She loves diving deep into the fabric of a character’s soul as well as their wardrobe and she works closely with her artistic collaborators to create personal and authentic costumes that are highly character-driven and intentional.   

 

She is an innovative and experimental textile artist who engages heavily with fabrics during the design process. Her work frequently juxtaposes a diverse array of materials, delicately blending and combining fabrics, much as a fine artist might mix paint. Her work takes on a beautifully textured and highly distinctive aesthetic as a result.

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She has worked across Film and TV and her design credits include WHERE THE LIGHT GETS IN, which was shortlisted for Best Drama Programme at the Broadcast Digital Awards 2025 and can be streamed across LUMO TV, SKY VoD/SKY GO, NOW and THE SON AND THE SEA which screened at the BFI London Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival in 2025. 

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