The Powers That Be: Daily Miyako Supreme
Mar 21, 2026
Miyako Bellizzi, an Oscar-nominated costume designer known for collaborations with the Safdie brothers, shares her journey from fashion editing to film wardrobes. She talks about working with directors, how casting shapes costume choices, creating lived-in, realistic looks, and scaling up for big productions like Marty Supreme. She also discusses period authenticity, working with actors and non-actors, and her personal vintage-driven style.
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Why Film Feels More Creatively Free Than Fashion
- Miyako feels detached from mainstream fashion because it narrows reference points to celebrity and money, limiting creative freedom.
- She prefers film where storytelling, character, and collaborating with specialists allow risk and artistic breadth beyond commercial constraints.
Early Leap From Editorial To On Set
- Miyako Bellizzi transitioned from fashion editorial to costume work by taking small on-set jobs and student films early in her career.
- Her first film credit was a no-budget student movie Diamond Souls where she used her own clothes and wasn't paid, which convinced her she loved film work.
Underestimating Marty Then Scaling Up
- For Marty Supreme Miyako initially underestimated the film's scale and planned scrappy vintage solutions before realizing its large cast and budget needs.
- She learned the project's magnitude after reading the full script and budget, shifting from 'we'll make it work' to full-scale prep.