Interview with Camille Benda, Costume Designer of HBO's Youth

Youth is a romantic comedy British television series created by Sharon Horgan. It premiered on HBO on September 20, 2026. *Warning, there are mild spoilers for Youth. Support the Costume CO channel through YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtkJUNxVlcy-uFSsn32hKKg/join About Camille Benda: Based in Los Angeles, Camille has three decades of experience across theater, film, television, and commercials and her research-driven approach is rooted in her love for art history and languages. Her impressive portfolio includes work with actors like JK Simmons, Marisa Tomei, Jason Momoa, and Lily Gladstone, both seasons of “Bad Sisters” for Apple TV+, as well as designs for the Geffen Playhouse, Yale Repertory Theatre, and Rattlestick Theater. Her film credits include “The Last Manhunt,” “The Quiet Ones,” “Lilting,” and “Cheerful Weather for a Wedding.” Camille is also the author of print books Dressing the Resistance (exploring how we use dress, costume, nudity and adornment for protest and activism) and Bending The Rules: Fashion Beyond The Binary (celebrating how clothes can communicate gender identity and expression). She’s a faculty member at California Institute of the Arts, holds an MFA from Yale School of Drama, and a Master’s from the Courtauld Institute in the History of Dress. Find Camille on social media: Her Website: https://www.camillebenda.com/ On IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2183432/ On Instagram: @camillebenda & @dressingtheresistance  Li