Mya Strain
In 1960's Baltimore, teen Tracy Turnblad auditions for a spot on the "Corny Collins Show" and wins. She becomes an overnight celebrity, a trendsetter in dance, fun and fashion. Tracy teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing her part on the show.
For her final project, Mya designed costumes for all the key characters and constructed the costume for Amber, the mean spirited rival of Tracy Turnblad.
Exploring the portrayal of different types of eating disorders in popular films both contemporary and from the 1980's.
Mya Strain is a Costume Designer based in Kildare. She has been interested in clothing and sewing since she was a young girl. As a recent graduate of Costume Design (BA) from IADT she has had the opportunity of getting experience in a variety of different projects including designing and technical skills. She hopes to continue developing her array of skills going forward in the industry.
