Credits & Résumé

Below is a detailed résumé of Ayanna’s work across film, television, music, and live events.

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A curated collection of interviews, features, and press coverage examining the creative thinking behind Ayanna Kimani’s work in film and television.

Screenshot of a webpage from FADER magazine featuring an article titled "Meet The Woman Behind Your Favorite Looks From Insecure" with a subtitle about Ayanna James, a costume designer.

Screenshot of a news article on FASHIONISTA website about costume designer Ayanna James criticizing HBO's 'Insecure' for promoting indie black labels, with social media sharing icons below.

A woman with short curly hair talking on her cellphone while walking outdoors on a city street. She is wearing a black and white patterned shirt and carrying a brown shoulder bag. Background includes trees, cars, and a sidewalk.

A woman with curly black hair wearing a white sleeveless top with beads around the neckline, red lipstick, and large earrings, standing against a plain white background.

Screenshot of a Teen Vogue online article titled "An Interview With Insecure Costume Designer Ayanna James" by Jessica Andrews, featuring photos of two black couples; one sitting and engaging in conversation, and the other smiling and looking at each

A news article headline from ABC News about a costume designer for Jay-Z's 'Family Feud' music video, featuring a photo of Jay-Z wearing a black leather jacket, a black cap, and jewelry, smiling at night.

Screenshot of a Bustle article with a headline about who designed costumes for Jay-Z's family feud, featuring a woman with jewelry wearing dark clothing in front of a classical statue.

Beyoncé sitting in a wood-paneled room wearing a black and white dramatic dress with large white puffed sleeves, holding a phone, with a surprised expression.

Screenshot of an article featuring Ayanna James, a costume designer, talking about Issa Rae's style and JAY-Z's 'Family Feud' video, with a photo of Ayanna James standing and holding a microphone.

A woman sitting on a sofa smiling, surrounded by clothing and shoe boxes, with the text 'Swipe up for more!'

Collage of screenshots from various articles and websites related to Issa Rae, showcasing her fashion and style, including images of her in different outfits and discussing her wardrobe choices.

Four women are standing close together, smiling and looking at a smartphone, at an indoor event with a light background. They are dressed stylishly, and other people are visible in the background.

Group of six people standing on stage in front of a red backdrop at the 26th Annual Pan African Sports Festival, with a partially visible water bottle and bag in the foreground.