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Daniel Kostick
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Gabriela Yiaxis is an established costume designer renowned for her sustainable mindset and unique talent for taking characters from script to screen with a distinct blend of authenticity, style, quirkiness, and realism.
Originally from Brazil with a Lebanese background, Gabriela studied architecture then fashion at university before moving her career to costume design. She settled in London fifteen years ago and began working with Barry Kamen (member of the iconic DIY post-punk movement “Buffalo”), where she immersed herself in modern British subcultures, defining her style as a costume designer.
Gabriela has worked with some of the most well‑respected film and TV directors in the industry, designing feature films such as the heart‑warming BAFTA‑nominated Brian and Charles as well as groundbreaking TV projects such as BAFTA‑winning Somewhere Boy, the first series of Rebecca Asher’s Big Mood starring Nicola Coughlan, and most recently, Stephen Frears’ mini‑series Brian and Maggie starring Steve Coogan and Harriet Walter. Additionally, Gabriela has regularly collaborated with BAFTA‑winning director Robert McKillop on The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies and, more recently, the first series of Ludwig.
Gabriela’s latest feature, The Ballad of Wallis Island, directed by James Griffith and starring Carey Mulligan, premiered at Sundance to universal acclaim, winning the BIFA Award for ‘Best British Independent Film’ and was BAFTA nominated
Throughout her career, Gabriela has also collaborated with acclaimed talents such as Ben Whishaw, Helen Mirren, and Arnold Schwarzenegger across various projects.
Credits
Drama
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
LIGHTBULB TV Series 2026 |
A24 / Apple TV+ |
Dir: Adam Randall |
|
BIG MOOD S2 TV Series 2026 |
Dancing Ledge Productions / Channel 4 |
Dir: Rebecca Asher |
|
THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND Feature 2025 |
Baby Cow / Focus Features |
Dir: James Griffiths |
|
BRIAN AND MAGGIE Mini-Series 2025 |
Baby Cow Productions / Channel 4 |
Dir: Stephen Frears |
|
LUDWIG TV Series 2024 |
Big Talk / BBC One |
Dirs: Robert McKillop & Jill Robertson |
|
BIG MOOD TV Series 2023 |
Dancing Ledge Productions / Channel 4 |
Dir: Rebecca Asher |
|
THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE BASED ON A PACK OF LIES TV Series 2022 |
Sister Pictures / BBC One |
Directors: Robbie McKillop, Nicole Charles |
|
SOMEWHERE BOY TV Series 2021 |
Clerkenwell / Channel 4 |
Dirs: Alex Winckler & Alexandra Brodski |
|
BRIAN AND CHARLES Feature 2021 |
BFI / Film 4 |
Dir: Jim Archer |
|
BARDO Feature 2021 |
Feature One Ltd |
Dir: Ben O’Connor |
|
HOMEBOUND Feature 2021 |
BFI, BBC Films & Film London |
Dir: Sebastian Godwin |
|
CAPITAL TV Pilot 2020 |
BBC Worldwide / Cuba Pictures |
Dir: Freddy Syborn |
Short Films
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
GOOD BOY 2023 |
130 Elektra Films |
Dir: Tom Stuart |
|
FINGERS CROSSED 2020 |
Marmalade Films Ltd |
Dir: Sacha Lynch-Robinson |
|
OKSIJAN 2017 |
Blink / Edward Watts Films Ltd |
Dir: Edward Watts |
|
NORO 2016 |
Disruptive Element Films |
Dir: Duncan Roe |
|
MERGER 2018 |
Keiichi Matsuda Ltd |
Dir: Keiichi Matsuda |
Commercials
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SELECTED COMMERCIALS | ||
|
HOTELS.COM 2025 |
Blink |
Dir: Jonny & Will |
|
NHS 2023 |
Various Films |
Dir: Tom Tagholm |
|
ITVX "Keep it Fresh" 2022 |
O Positive |
With Matthew MacFadyen, Helena Bonham Carter, John Boyega |
|
McQUEEN 2022 |
Somesuch |
Dir: Duncan Loudon |
|
HOME OFFICE 2021 |
Stink |
Dir: Tom Green |
|
AUDI 2021 |
O Positive |
Dir: Nadia Hallgren |
|
JUST EAT 2021 |
Blink |
Dir: Pedro Martin Calero |
|
NY BAKERY 2021 |
Stink |
Dir: Tom Green |
|
SKY CREATIVE 2021 |
Sky |
Dir: Rob Blishen |
|
NUROFEN 2020 |
Blink |
Dir: Abbie Stephens |
|
NHS 2020 |
Park Pictures |
Dir: Tom Tagholm |
|
LEGO 2020 |
Stink |
Dir: Neo |
|
SKY 2019 |
Sky Creative |
Dir: Rob Blishen |
|
FIFA 2019 |
Pulse |
Dir: Yann Demange |
|
TENA 2019 |
Lief |
Dir: Nina Holmgren |
|
LIDL 2019 |
Stink |
Dir: Tom Green |
|
SMITHWICKS 2019 |
O Positive |
Dir: David Shane |
|
VW 'ZOMBIE' 2019 |
O Positive |
Dir: David Shane |
|
VW 'ROAD BLOCK' 2019 |
O Positive |
Dir: David Shane |
|
VW 'LAWYER' 2019 |
O Positive |
Dir: David Shane |
|
VW 'MONSTER IN A BOX' 2019 |
O Positive |
Dir: David Shane |
|
VW 'DRIVER' 2019 |
O Positive |
Dir: David Shane |
|
BRITISH AIRWAYS 'MADE BY BRITAIN' 2018 |
Park Pictures |
Dir: Tom Tagholm |
|
BABBEL 2018 |
O Positive |
Dir: David Shane |
|
WEIGHT WATCHERS 2018 |
Prettybird |
Dir: Ian Schwartz |
|
ARTHRITIS 2018 |
Park Pictures |
Dir: Tom Tagholm |
|
COMFORT 2018 |
Fresh Film |
Dir: Harry Hall |
|
BBC STRICTLY 2018 |
Rogue Films |
Dir: Sam Brown |
|
CENTER PARCS 2018 |
Park Pictures |
Dir: Tom Tagholm |
|
CURRY'S 2017 |
O Positive |
Dir: Brian Billow |
|
GALAXY 2017 |
Pulse Films |
Dir: Sam Pilling |
|
SECRET ESCAPES 2017 |
Somesuch |
Dir: Tim Godsall |
| FINISH | Rock Hound |
Dir: Trevor Melvin |
|
RAY BAN 2017 |
Black Sheep |
Dir: Nathan Prince @ Silent |
|
PREGO 2016 |
Iconoclast |
Dir: Ben Quinn |
|
EVONY 2016 |
Furlined US |
Dir: Henry Hobson |
|
LIBERO 2016 |
Thomas Thomas |
Dir: Karen Cunningham |
|
MICROSOFT 2016 |
Lucky Strike |
Dir: Jon X Carey |
| ADOT HOMELESS | ASD Lionheart |
Dir: Dan Nathan |
|
SMACK DOWN (UK Costume Stylist) |
Furlined |
Dir: Henry Hobson |
|
NIKE |
Caviar |
Dir: Neil Brennan |
| GATORADE | Caviar |
Dir: Arnaud Uyttenhove |
| GATORADE | Goldenwolf |
Dir: ING Erlingsson |
| MICROSOFT CLOUD | Lucky Strike |
Dir: Erich Joiner |
| VISA | Mad Cow Films |
Dir: Nick Taylor |
|
LEXUS (Costume Stylist) |
Stink |
Dir: Adam Bergh |
| BUDWEISER 'RISE AS ONE' | Lucky Strike |
Dir: Saavedra & Andy Fogwill |
| RBS | Mad Cow Films |
Dir: Katie Bell |
| POST OFFICE | ASD Lionheart |
Dir: Sam Strickland |
| SAGRES | Lucky Strike |
Dir: Augusto Fraga |
| JK ROWLING POTTERMORE WEBSITE | 15 Badgers |
Dir: Andersen M |
| NATWEST | Slingback |
Dir: Anthony Easton |
|
VISA FEAT. USAIN BOLT - CONTENT (Costume Stylist for Usain Bolt) |
Partizan |
Dir: Michael Williams |
Other
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial / Styling Projects: | ||
| Luker by Neighbourhood (Co Stylist) | Grind Japan |
Photograher: Shunya Arai |
| Parkour (Co Stylist) | Jock & Nerds |
Photographer: Paul Vickery |
| McQueen/Hussein/Mihara (Co Stylist) | Puma Black Label |
Photographer: Roger Rich |
| Arena Homme+ Spring/Summer 2012 (Co Stylist) | Arena Magazine |
Photographer: Jamie Morgan |
| Pop Woman: Susie Bick (Co Stylist) | POP Magazine |
Photographer: Jamie Morgan |
| Gucci editorial (Co Stylist) | POP Magazine |
Photographer: Jamie Morgan |
| Chris Nemeth (Co Stylist) | POP Magazine |
Photographer: Mark Lebon |
| Puma Lifestyle shoot Spring/Summer 2014 (Co Stylist) |
Photographer: Kenneth Cappello |
|
| Puma Lookbook Spring/Summer 2011 (Co Stylist) |
Photographer: Ben Cook |
|
| Puma US Magazines/Billboards 2010 (Co Stylist) |
Photographer: Jamie Morgan |
|
| Brutus Lookbook (Co Stylist) |
Photographer: Jamie Morgan |
|
| Vogue Brazil Fashion Editorial 2006 (Stylist) | Vogue Magazine |
Photographer: Otto Stupakoff |
| Art Projects: | ||
|
Children's Commission 'The Name of Fear' 2015 (Costume Designer) 2016 |
Whitechapel Gallery |
Artist: Rivane Neuenschwander |
| Costume Design Masterclass for GCSE students | Whitechapel Gallery London | |
|
History of Art workshop for young residents from Favela Babilonia in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2019 |
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|
Worry dolls workshop for primary school students 2019 |
Whitechapel Gallery London | |
|
Craftivism workshop for young Latin American women in the UK 2019 |
Tate Modern London |
