Rebecca Farmer Force

Rebecca began her career in theatrical costume design, spending 11 years honing her craft through character development, historical research, textile manipulation, costume painting, and construction. After relocating to Los Angeles, she transitioned into television, gaining national attention when she won ABC's Dancing with the Stars Costume Design Contest during Season 8. A former member of the Costume Designers Guild (IATSE Local 892) and Motion Picture Costumers (IATSE Local 705), Rebecca has worked with major entertainment companies including Warner Bros., Paramount, and FOX, with costume department credits on Glee, black-ish, and the NAACP Image Award-winning daytime talk show The Real. Her red-carpet and editorial styling work has appeared in ELLE, The New York Times Style, and People, and she has been featured in Forbes.

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Rebecca holds an MFA in Costume Design from Brandeis University and an MBA from Penn State's Smeal College of Business, combining artistic expertise with business strategy and organizational leadership.

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Her commitment to education inspired her to create SALT (Style and Leadership Training), a professional development program preparing aspiring costume designers for entertainment careers. Through technical instruction, professional skills training, mentorship, and employment opportunities, SALT helped emerging creatives build industry knowledge and connections.

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Today, Rebecca is the founder of FORCE + Co., a personal styling consultancy helping clients rediscover their style and navigate life's transitions with confidence. She also serves as Director of Alumni Relations for Penn State's College of Health and Human Development.

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As Co-Founder of the International Society of Black Costume Designers, Rebecca is committed to amplifying Black costume professionals, preserving their contributions, and expanding access to education, mentorship, and career opportunities for future generations.

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She received the 2025 ATHENA Champion Leadership Award, recognizing her leadership and commitment to empowering others.