Shuna Harwood

Shuna Harwood (born 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.

Costume design 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.

Harwood received the BAFTA award for Best Costume Design for her work on Richard III.

Filmography Film YearTitleDirectorNotes 1977 Full Circle Richard Loncraine 1978 The Odd Job Peter Medak 1980 Bad Timing Nicolas Roeg Additional costumes 1982 Brimstone and Treacle Richard Loncraine The Missionary 1984 Sword of the Valiant Stephen Weeks 1985 Insignificance Nicolas Roeg 1987 Personal Services Terry Jones Wish You Were Here David Leland Aria Nicolas Roeg Segment: "Un ballo in maschera" 1988 Track 29 1991 Petra Haffter 1995 Richard III Richard Loncraine 1997 Passion in the Desert Lavinia Currier 1998 The Land Girls David Leland 1999 Notting Hill Roger Michell 2001 Bride of the Wind Bruce Beresford 2006 Firewall Richard Loncraine

Television YearTitleNotes 1992 Double Vision Television film 1994 The Dwelling Place 3 episodes

Awards and nominations AwardYearCategoryWorkResult Academy Awards 1996 Best Costume Design Richard III British Academy Film Awards 1997 Best Costume Design