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Amber Thornton

Amber Thornton

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Amber Thornton
BA (Hons) Costume

Amber Thornton

The quality of Amber’s tailored garments lies in her attention to detail and love of classic 1920s style. 

In her final project, Amber specialised in men’s tailoring, creating a navy officer’s uniform consisting of a double-breasted reefer jacket and a pair of trousers, and a 1930s single-breasted overcoat for AUB Productions' This Happy Breed at the Palace Court Theatre in May 2025.

Her jacket and coat feature single and double welted pockets with pockets flaps, hand-finished with stab-stitching – a laborious technique which also finishes the fronts of the jacket and coat. As a tailor, she feels that it's intricate hand sewn finishes that gives a period garment that authenticity, which makes all the difference on stage. It was during second that she learnt these skills, when tailoring a 19th Century morning coat and fell in love with the craft of tailoring.

Amber grew up dancing and performing and has always had a love of theatre, which is why she couldn't resist working backstage as a dresser on two AUB Productions shows alongside her third-year projects.

Plans after degree

In her career, Amber sees herself working as a bespoke men’s tailor for operas, historical films and events/weddings and is excited to see how her practice develops further as she refines her skills and knowledge.

Collaborator

Role

Model and Actor for single-breasted overcoat

Model and actor for navy officer’s uniform

Model and actor for 1930s bridesmaid dress

Katie Fealy

Costume Designer

Costume Supervisor

Assistant Costume Supervisor

Head of Running Wardrobe

Costume Maker, 1930s bridesmaid dress

Costume Maker, two-piece suit and hat

Ellie Rose

Make-up Designer

Teresa Barros

Make-up Artist

Jayne Jackson

Photographer (images 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 and 9)

Scarlett Madison

Photographer (images 4, 5 and 6)