Meet Ella Cavad

Ella Cavad is an award-winning fashion stylist and costume designer based in the UAE, known for crafting distinctive looks for film, television commercials, brand campaigns and editorial productions.

With over a decade of experience in the industry, Ella has worked with international brands, high-profile talent and major creative teams across the Middle East and Europe. Her work combines strong visual storytelling with practical wardrobe direction, ensuring that each project delivers both aesthetic impact and production precision.

Recognized with the Best Fashion Stylist award at the Gulf News Awards, Ella brings together creativity, craftsmanship and leadership to develop wardrobe concepts that elevate productions and bring characters and campaigns to life.

My Approach

Wardrobe is storytelling.

Every project begins with understanding the character, the narrative and the emotional tone of the production. From there I build wardrobes that communicate identity, mood and movement on screen.

My work blends creative styling with production practicality — ensuring costumes not only look exceptional but also function seamlessly in demanding filming environments.

From concept development and sourcing to fittings and wardrobe direction on set, my focus is always the same: creating visuals that feel authentic, striking and unforgettable.