Arwen J. White is a costume designer, creative director, and custom fashion specialist with over 20 years of professional experience spanning theatre, opera, dance, and high-end wearable art. For Arwen, costume design is a living act of storytelling. Every stitch, dye bath, and pattern piece create an opportunity to breathe life into characters and narratives, empowering performers to fully inhabit their roles while enriching the visual language of each production.

Her design practice blends fine art sensibility with the rigorous demands of live performance, resulting in visually compelling, well-constructed garments that function seamlessly under the pressures of the stage. From intricate wig styling and quick-change solutions to fabric dyeing, distressing, and period-accurate construction, Arwen is deeply committed to creating designs that honor the story while supporting the practical needs of directors, actors, and the entire creative team.

In 2016, she founded Juste Jaquet Designs to further explore wearable art as a bridge between fine art and fashion, producing custom pieces that celebrate individuality while maintaining the highest level of craftsmanship. Alongside her design practice, Arwen has served as a teaching artist in costume design and fashion, working with young designers to develop their creative voices and technical skills while fostering a love of storytelling through garment creation.

Her work has graced stages across the world, reflecting a commitment to artistry, collaboration, and the power of costume to transform performance.