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ABOUT CAMILLE

Camille Benda’s passion for costume design stems from a curiosity about history, language, and the stories clothing can tell. Blending her research-led design approach with creative flair, Camille has enjoyed the process of supporting directors, producers and actors in realizing their creative vision and bringing characters vividly to life through costume design.

With three decades of experience spanning theater, film, television, and commercials, Camille is known for her meticulous attention to detail and her love of art history and cultural context. Her recent work on HBO’s highly anticipated series Youth, starring Sharon Horgan, offers a candid, humorous exploration of aging, sexuality, and family dynamics anchored by her thoughtfully designed costumes that enrich the narrative.

Her diverse portfolio includes collaborations with notable actors like JK Simmons, Marisa Tomei, Jason Momoa, and Lily Gladstone. She has contributed to acclaimed productions such as Bad Sisters Season 1 & 2 for Apple TV+, and has designed for renowned venues including the Geffen Playhouse, Yale Repertory Theatre, and Rattlestick Theater. Her film credits feature titles like The Last Manhunt, The Quiet Ones, Lilting, and Cheerful Weather for a Wedding.

 Beyond her work on screen and stage, Camille is the author of print books Dressing the Resistance (exploring how we use dress, costume, nudity and adornment for protest and activism) and Bending The Rules: Fashion Beyond The Binary (celebrating how clothes can communicate gender identity and expression). She is also a faculty member at California Institute of the Arts, holds an MFA from Yale School of Drama, and a Master’s from the Courtauld Institute in the History of Dress.

Camille lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and daughter. When she’s not designing or researching, she enjoys traveling, swimming and her many pets.