In a career spanning over two decades, she is recognized for her prolific work across independent films and blockbusters.
Durran is best known for her collaborations with directors Mike Leigh, Joe Wright, and Greta Gerwig.
She has received nine nominations for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design and has won twice for Anna Karenina (2012) and Little Women (2019).
She has also been nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design 11 times and had three wins for Vera Drake (2004), Anna Karenina, and Little Women.
Durran grew up in London and studied at the Royal College of Art.