From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Norma Koch (March 27, 1898 – July 29, 1979) was an American costume designer, usually credited as Norma, who won the Oscar for the film What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? in the category Best Costume design-Black and White during the 1962 Academy Awards. She received two more Oscar nominations, her second nomination was during the 1964 Academy Awards for the film Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte, also for Best Costume design-Black and White. Her third nomination was at the 1972 Academy Awards for the film Lady Sings the Blues in the category of Best Costumes.