Manon Rasmussen
Manon Rasmussen is a Danish costume designer.
Education
Initially studying acting, from 1974-1975 Rasmussen was a member of Solvognen theatre group. In 1976, Rasmussen began studying tailoring at Københavns Tilskærerakademi, where she specialised in theatre costume.Career
Rasmussen began her career selling clothes at Elverhøj craft store and collective. In 1978, Rasmussen worked as a costume assistant to Gitte Kolvig on Anders Refn's The Heritage, awakening her interest for historical drama.Rasmussen is well known for collaborating with Lars von Trier,Thomas Vinterberg, Bille August, Susanne Bier, Christoffer Boe. Beginning with 1982's Images of Liberation Rasmussen has worked on all of von Trier's feature films with the exception of Medea and The [Idiots |The Idiots].
Rasmussen has won 17 Robert Awards for Best Costume Design making her the record-holder for the most wins and nominations in a single category.