New Zealand costume designer Kate Hawley has taken home the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for the film Frankenstein.
Accepting the award from former Vogue editor Anna Wintour and actress Anne Hathaway, Hawley paid tribute to the team behind her work, thanking the Academy for recognising what she described as the craft of "the artisans, the alchemists, the dream weavers".
"It’s been such a privilege to stand alongside so many incredible designers," she said, acknowledging fellow nominees and collaborators.
Hawley also thanked director Guillermo del Toro for his creative leadership, telling him it had been "a great privilege" to be part of his vision and journey.
"Our nominations are your nominations," she said, sharing the honour with the wider production team and cast.
She also gave a special mention to her family, including her daughter, supporters back home, and the Netflix team behind the film.
"I’m so, so grateful," she said.
"Thank you very much for recognising our craft."
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