Deirdra Govan is an acclaimed, multi-hyphenate costume designer, production designer, and creative director whose body of work spans film, television, fashion, art & design.

Renowned for her ability to craft rich, colorful and immersive visual worlds, Deirdra’s work blends artful storytelling with a bold intersection of substance and style..

Her MFA in Interior Architecture & Design from Pratt INSTITUTE and studies in Fashion Design, Art History, and Strategic Design & Management at parsons school of design equip her with a broad and multi-disciplinary foundation. This diverse academic background allows Deirdra to approach costume design as a powerful tool for world-building, creating rich visual environments that transport audiences into complex, layered narrative worlds.

As a seasoned designer, Deirdra leverages her deep expertise in narrative-driven costume design to explore the psychology of clothing across different eras and settings. Her costumes serve as extensions of character, culture, and identity, shaping narrative landscapes that challenge, inspire, and reflect the global human condition. Her portfolio spans alternate universes, sci-fi, fantasy, historic biopics, as well as concept-driven independent films, high-budget features, and SVOD series, showcasing her ability to craft dynamic visual stories across a wide range of genres.

With a keen understanding of how AI and technology are rapidly transforming the creative process of filmmaking, Deirdra embraces innovative design practices and the intersection of design & technology to push the boundaries in the art of costume design in the work flow process. Her forward-thinking approach ensures that her work stays at the cutting edge of the film industry’s evolving AI landscape.

Her recent credits include critically acclaimed projects such as Amazon Prime Video’s political satire "I’m A Virgo", Showtime’s "The L Word: Generation Q", and the hit series "Harlem" on Amazon. In feature films, Deirdra’s talent is exemplified in Sony Pictures' historical Korean War epic "Devotion" and the 2018 Sundance sensation "Sorry To Bother You", both of which showcase her ability to create deeply layered visual worlds through costume.

Deirdra’s most recent projects include the 2024 Sundance Film Festival standout "Exhibiting Forgiveness", written and directed by Titus Kaphar, and Chiwetel Ejiofor’s biopic "Rob Peace", executive produced by Antoine Fuqua. Both films, set for release in 2024, further highlight her ability to merge storytelling, design, and cultural authenticity into her work.

Her innovative designs have been celebrated in Deadline, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Indie Wire, Vogue, W Magazine, and more, solidifying her as a visionary at the intersection of design, culture, technology and sustainability.

As a costume designer, she plays a vital role in driving cultural change by offering authentic representation, challenging societal norms, and shaping public perception. Through her artistic vision and technical expertise she, crafts designs that reflect diverse cultures, identities, and historical contexts, breaking STEREOTYPES and expanding perspectives. Her mastery of both the creative and technical aspects of costume design allows her to seamlessly integrate fabric, texture, and form into powerful visual storytelling. She uses this skill to challenge traditional beauty standards, gender roles, and social hierarchies, sparking conversations about identity, self-expression, and inclusivity. By forging emotional connections between audiences and characters, her work inspires empathy and encourages reflection on issues such as inequality, racism, and environmentalism. Her designs also have the power to reinterpret history with greater cultural sensitivity, reshaping how past events and figures are understood. In essence, her approach to costume design is not just about clothing—it is an intricate blend of art, process and technique that tells deeper stories, fosters empathy, and shifts cultural narratives, helping us see ourselves and one another in a more connected, evolving world..

Her innovative designs have been featured in DEADLINE, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Indie Wire, VoguE, W MAGAZINE, and more, solidifying her as a visionary at the intersection of design, culture, and sustainability. Deirdra’s belief in the transformative power of costume design and its power of influence and cultural intersectionality, positions her as a leader who uses her craft to not only enhance narratives but to also creatE positive social change.

Beyond her creative endeavors, Deirdra is a dedicated mentor and advocate for equity, labor rights, and social justice within the arts. As a rank and file member, she serves as board member of united scenic artist, local USA 829, and is a member of the Costume designers guild, Local 892, The television academY and THE ACademy of motion picture arts & sciences.

A global nomad, she divides her time between New York and Los Angeles. Her work on various projects takes her to other major production locations, both domestically (Atlanta, New Jersey, New Orleans) and internationally (Paris).