What We Do

Costume, Textile, Art

From costume design to fabric dyeing and upcycling — everything you need for film, theatre, and textile art, under one roof in Zagreb.

Fabric Breakdown and Ageing
Breakdown Artist

Fabric Breakdown and Ageing

Breakdown artistry has no direct translation in Croatia — because almost no one here does it. Gabrijela is the only breakdown artist in the country with credits on productions for HBO, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Sony. She distresses, ages, paints, and transforms costumes and textiles to look exactly as a director or production designer needs. Trained by Oscar-winning mentors, she brings a world-class level of craft to every project, whether it shoots in Zagreb or on location abroad.

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Based in Zagreb

Studio and On-Location Work

Film and theatre productions can reach out directly. Gabrijela works from her fully equipped textile studio in Zagreb and travels to set when the project requires it.

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Textile

Textile Dyeing and Transformation

Hand dyeing, over-dyeing, and transforming fabrics and finished garments to reach the exact colour, texture, and mood a production calls for.

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Textile Dyeing and Transformation
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Breakdown

Costume Breakdown and Distressing

Ageing, distressing, and breaking down costumes so they read as lived-in and true to character, a core specialism of the studio.

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Costume Breakdown and Distressing
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Research

Material Research and Experimentation

Ongoing research and hands-on experimentation with materials, techniques, and surfaces to develop new looks and effects.

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Material Research and Experimentation
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Props

Props and Surface Work

Making and finishing props, masks, and surface details, built to brief for film, theatre, and art projects.

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Props and Surface Work
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Sustainability

Upcycling

Restoring and redesigning existing garments, giving old pieces a second life and keeping waste out of the process.

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Upcycling
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Education

Workshops

Drawing, painting, and textile workshops for children and adults, sharing process and craft in an open studio setting.

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Workshops
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Tell Us About Your Project

Whether you are a production house, a theatre, or an independent artist, reach out to discuss what you need and how Breakdown Shupa can help.

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