Storm Dolfi (she/they) is an apparel designer, theatrical costume director, and artistic jack-of-all-trades. Inspired by performers in theatre, music, burlesque, and drag, Storm uses secondhand and unconventional materials to create wearable art pieces for the stage. She creates bespoke commission pieces for events and performances.
Storm graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design from Kent State University. She has worked for several large fashion companies including Victoria’s Secret & Co., Macy’s, Lane Bryant, Catherine’s Plus Sizes, and contemporary ready-to-wear brand Rebecca Taylor. Through her wide breadth of experience, she has gained expertise in product development, product insights, technical design, marketing, luxury goods authentication, dating and preservation of historic garments, and more.
In October of 2024, Storm made her HighBall Halloween debut as one of the six featured designers in the Costume Couture runway competition. Her collection “Americana Dream Girl” featured four looks inspired by icons and imagery of American culture.
Storm works as the Costume Director at Mason High School, putting on three productions annually. Her main duties include scene-by-scene costume planning, historical research, sourcing specialty garments and supplies, and teaching students. Here she leads two student crews, instructing students in technical theatre skills including costume design, fitting and alterations, quick change techniques, hair and wig styling, stage makeup, and special effects makeup. Recent credits include “The Great Gatsby,” “Mamma Mia!” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
Other showings of Storm’s design work include Kent State University’s “FS2” Fashion Show (2019), Kent State University’s “Art of Adire” Exhibition (2019), and Modista Fashion Group's “The Elements of Life” Fashion Show (2016).
Storm has been featured in the following publications:
Storm’s other interests and hobbies include singing, playing ukulele, found-object and mixed-media collage, interior design, watercolor and acrylic painting, embroidery and beading, thrifting/antiquing, photography, hiking, and urban exploring.
