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Lena Kowalski
Costume Designer | Period & Contemporary | Feature Film
About
Lena Kowalski is a Chicago-based costume designer specializing in both period and contemporary storytelling. Her theatrical background in period garment construction gives her an edge in crafting historically accurate wardrobes that breathe life into characters. Lena has designed costumes for two Oscar-nominated films and multiple acclaimed episodic series. She holds an MFA in Costume Design from Northwestern University.
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Products & Services
Wardrobe Styling — Commercials
Commercial and editorial wardrobe styling. Works with art directors and brand teams to align wardrobe with campaign aesthetic.
Costume Design — Narrative Film
Full costume design service including character breakdowns, sourcing, fittings, and on-set supervision for narrative feature films.
Period Wardrobe Consultation
Historical accuracy consulting for period productions. Extensive research library covering 1800s–1990s American and European fashion.
Endorsements
"Lena's period wardrobe work on our 1940s drama was breathtaking. Every costume told a story. She stayed well within budget and brought ideas to every character fitting that I hadn't even imagined."
— Sofia Reyes, Director