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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