Dedicated to Edith Head

This week the majority of people are mainly focused on finding the ideal costume to wear for their Halloween extravaganzas. Ironically, this week I’m not essentially celebrating the history of Halloween costumes, yet instead I am much rather celebrating the birthday of the legendary costume designer, Edith Head. About two years ago, I first discovered Edith Head when I watched the 1954 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, Rear Window. I was awestruck by the astonishing black and white dress shown in one of the scenes worn by the beautiful actress, Grace Kelly. Edith Head is known to have designed a number of the most elegant costumes seen on film and has been a vast influence in modern fashion.

Edith Head (October 28, 1897 – October 24, 1981) was an American costume designer, mostly known throughout the late 20s through early 80s. Throughout her career, she contributed to more than 1,000 movies and was nominated for 35 Oscars. She also won eight Academy Awards, for Best Costume design, which has led to her being remembered as the most honored woman in the Academy Award history to date.

Regardless of her wonderful talent by making a woman always appear enchanting, Edith Head was a woman with a strong voice that believed a woman must always be comfortable with her wardrobe. She believed in femininity and elegance and stated “Building a proper wardrobe is like building a home. Indeed, you should think of it like a home, because it is something you're going to live in. It must be comfortable and suit all your needs.” Edith’s own trademark was her round, tinted sunglasses, blunt bangs, and neutral minimal colored suits.

On behalf of my fashion philosophy, her cleverness and feminism encompass significance throughout MINMIL, by wanting to establish the same idea of elegance that she always portrayed within her designs and her signature look.

[Edith Head featured today on Google's homepage]

"You can do anything you want in life if you dress for it” –Edith Head

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