Antoinette Messam

Born into a Jamaican family deeply rooted in the art of clothing creation, Antoinette Messam was destined for a career in fashion. Her mother, a bridal dressmaker, and her grandfather, a tailor, laid the foundation for her path. Messam, an alumnus of the Academy of Merchandising and Design in Toronto, specializes in textiles. Her journey led her to Asia, where she designed fabric for bridal shoes. Messam's diverse roles span fashion design, styling, and costume design, with notable works in films like The Book of Clarence (2023), The Harder They Fall (2021), Hold the Dark (2018), Creed (2015) and Orphan (2009).
Her Accolades include the 2021 Hamilton Behind the Camera Award and the 2022 Black Reel Award for Outstanding Costume Design.