Biography
Arianne Phillips is one of the most unique costume designers in the Entertainment industry, a gifted visual artist who brings her exemplary eye to film, fashion and music. Known for her cutting edge designs, Phillips is recognized with two Oscar nominations for Best Costume Design: 2012 for W.E., 2006 for WALK THE LINE, as well as she has received a 2010 BAFTA nomination for Costume Design for Tom Ford’s A SINGLE MAN, Her career as a Costume Designer includes notable films such as; 2010’s KNIGHT and DAY starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, 3:10 TO YUMA starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale; ONE HOUR PHOTO; GIRL, INTERRUPTED, THE PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT; IDENTITY; HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH; TANK GIRL and THE CROW.
Phillips is also known for her work with Madonna, with whom she has been collaborating since 1997. Her collaboration with Madonna for the past 14 years includes such diverse projects as print for her album covers, magazine editorials; over twenty music videos; London’s West End Theater production of “Up For Grabs”; the film SWEPT AWAY; and the Award winning costumes for the singer’s past 4 world tours. The 2001 Drowned World tour, 2004 “Reinvention” tour, the 2006 “Confessions” Tour, and her last 2008/2009 Sticky and Sweet tour. As well as the most recent feature film “ W.E “ , the love story of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor , directed by Madonna, for which she received her 2012 Oscar nomination for Best Costume Designer.
In between film and music projects, Phillips also works as a freelance fashion editor/stylist, collaborating with photographers for such publications as Italian Vogue, Japanese Vogue, Russian Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, W, and Numero, to name a few. Arianne also lends her expertise and talent to consulting for well-known fashion and cosmetic brands, of which she is an industry favorite. Arianne’s diversity in the world of fashion and costumes is a natural fit for her far reaching interests and talents, which has set her apart from her peers as a tastemaker and visionary.
