Biography
Costume Designer | Creative Producer | Visual Storyteller
QueenSylvia Akuchie is a trailblazer in the world of costume design, visual storytelling, and creative production. With over 20 years of experience across fashion, textile, costume design, and image consulting, she has built a career rooted in intention, cultural resonance, and visual excellence.
A visionary in her craft, Akuchie made history as the first costume designer for the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). Her impressive résumé includes collaborations with Hollywood legends such as Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise, Ben Affleck, and Tyler Perry.
Her Work was featured on the hit series Bel-Air, where she helped redefine contemporary Black style on screen.
Akuchie’s strength lies in her ability to align a director’s vision with each character’s emotional truth—
ensuring actors feel grounded, empowered, and fully immersed in their roles.
Beyond the screen, Akuchie champions underrepresented voices and creates platforms for their stories to be told—
using costume design not just as a visual art, but as a vehicle for cultural expression, reclamation, and storytelling.
Her work blends character design, visual symbolism, and precise detail
with a deep understanding of the social and historical context of costume.
With expertise in visual storytelling, budget management, time coordination, and creative leadership,
QueenSylvia is a trusted collaborator who listens deeply, adapts quickly,
and delivers with both style and purpose.
