About Me ☺

A little extra, by design.

Gillie Jean King is an independent costume and fashion studio based in Glasgow, founded by designer Gillian Macdonald in 2021. Specialising in bespoke performance wear, drag and one-of-a-kind commissions, the studio is all about bringing big ideas to life, no matter how wild the brief.

From clever pattern cutting to the tiniest finishing details, every piece is designed and handmade to order in Gillian’s East End studio. With a background in fashion and a love for the theatrical, Gillian combines technical skill with a healthy dose of imagination to create pieces that are as individual as the people wearing them.

Working with performers, artists and creatives, Gillie Jean King has built a loyal following and a community of clients who keep coming back for more. With most customers returning, there's clearly something special about making clothes that feel truly personal.

Choosing clothes should be some of the best fun you’ve ever had, and it doesn’t have to be hard. Gillian is here to make the experience feel easy, welcoming and completely personal, so you can feel safe, beautiful and confident throughout the process.

As a queer, neurodivergent, plus-size designer, Gillian believes fashion should make room for everyone. That means celebrating individuality, embracing different bodies and creating a space where people can feel comfortable being unapologetically themselves. All bodies are welcome bodies in this house, and you’ll always be welcomed in your natural form.

Proudly independent, proudly queer and never one for blending into the background. Gillie Jean King is for the bold ideas, the big entrances and the people who were never made for playing it safe.

Because life's far too short for boring clothes.