Costume designer and stylist for motion pictures, TV, commercials , print, people and live performances.

Askia Jacob is a costume designer and wardrobe stylist with over 20 years of motion picture industry experience. 

Askia grew up in Manhattan. Her father was a teacher and stage  actor. Her mother worked full time and hand made unique children’s clothes  for selected high end Soho boutiques.

 “I grew up shopping for yarns and fabrics on the Lower East Side . Weekends were spent playing with friends and helping Mom with sewing projects, while watching Saturday morning cartoons in our little apartment.”

Askia began her career working in the New York fashion industry. She moved from fashion house into film.

“In film work I found my tribe. I was immediately accepted, and my talents recognized. I was trained by some amazing professionals on some very significant projects.”

In 2000, Askia worked with Samuel L. Jackson and started styling him and other celebrities for live events, TV, commercials and films.