Peaky Blinders icon passes away while paying tribute to Cillian Murphy and Ryan Reynolds

One of the driving forces behind the popular TV show Peaky Blinders has died at the age of 61. Costume designer Stephanie Collie helped create the series’ iconic look.

Stars including Cillian Murphy paid tribute to Stephanie. He died six months ago after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Stephanie died a year after her husband, cinematographer Hubert Taczanowski. The show’s star, Cillian, said in a statement paying tribute to Stephanie: “Stephanie was a wild talent. She invented the Peaky Blinders look and silhouette that has become iconic around the world. We will all miss her. RIP.”

Peaky Blinders’ official Instagram account also paid tribute to Stephanie’s “incredible work.” They wrote: “We were heartbroken to learn that costume designer Stephanie Collie had passed away. Stephanie’s incredible work on our first series was key to creating the iconic look of Peaky Blinders and has continued to inspire so many people around the world. Our love and thoughts are with her family.” “

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Hollywood stars also shared their own messages, as Pulp Fiction’s Samuel L. Jackson said: “Stephanie was the fuel for my characters. She is such a joyful and collaborative part of my process. I will miss her, which is an understatement.” Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds added: “I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Stephanie Collie.

“She was an accomplished and talented designer, but the world also lost two valuable natural resources: her wry wit and sharp observational humor. My condolences go out to her family, colleagues, and everyone who knew her. Rest easy, Stephanie.”

Stephanie worked on the costumes for the award-winning show Peaky Blinders in its first series. His ideas continued to influence the entire production of the hit series. He was born in Cheshire and moved to Cheltenham to study at Cheltenham College of Art. Stephanie completed her fashion degree at the London College of Fashion.

She began her illustrious career working in the BBC’s sewing room alongside costume designer Susan Coates. Stephanie went on to work with actor and filmmaker Kenneth Branagh as part of the Renaissance Theater Company. The creator moved from stage to screen while working on Guy Ritchie’s Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

His work influenced men’s fashion through his innovative costume designs. Stephanie used the real cast of Peaky Blinders as inspiration. BBC He prepared the series and Cillian’s costumes inspired by mugshots taken at the time. The use of tweed waistcoats, white club collar shirts and flat caps has moved off the screen and onto the high street in recent years as men adopt these styles.

For her work, Stephanie won the Royal Television Society Award for Best Costume Designer. She has three surviving siblings and was also stepmother to Hubert Taczanowski’s daughter from his first marriage. Pale