Devon Patterson

Devon Patricia Fleming-Patterson is a Los Angeles–based Costume Designer and Costume Supervisor with a distinguished career in film and television. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, her passion for costume design began through a community theatrical program and was nurtured by influential educators and mentors throughout her early years.

 

A graduate of Purdue University and the Fashion Institute of Technology, Patterson began her film career in Los Angeles in 1993, working on Silent Fury before making her Costume Design debut on Fatal Pursuit. She went on to design costumes for feature films including Barbershop, Akira's Hip Hop Shop, and Within the Lines. Patterson has also contributed to productions including Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Think Like a Man, Baggage Claim, Sparkle, and Michael Jackson's
You Rock My World music video. Her extensive television credits as Costume Supervisor include Lost, Medium, Castle, Insecure, 9-1-1, black-ish, Euphoria, and Ahsoka.

 

Patterson is the recipient of one Primetime Emmy Award and four additional nominations. In 2024, she won Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes for her work as Costume Supervisor on Disney+'s Ahsoka. Her four previous nominations recognized her contributions to black-ish and Euphoria.

 

Beyond her work on screen, Patterson has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to industry advocacy, professional development, and community service. A Television Academy member since 2008, she served as Co-Governor of the Costume Design & Supervision Peer Group (2024–2025), helping represent costume professionals and advance recognition of their contributions to television. Her advocacy was instrumental in the inclusion of Heads of Workroom among the professionals eligible for Emmy recognition, acknowledging the skilled artisans whose work is essential to costume creation.

 

As Director | Secretary of the International Society of Black Costume Designers (ISBCD), Patterson brings a wealth of industry knowledge, leadership, and dedication to mentorship and community engagement. Her service reflects a continued commitment to supporting fellow costume professionals, fostering opportunities, and strengthening recognition of the craft across the industry.