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Costume Designers: Creating Characters with Fabric

February 21, 2011 Fashion
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The process a costume designer goes through is very much like that of an actor. When an actor receives a script, it’s like they’re trying on a new identity. Success is determined by whether they can bridge the gap between who they are, and who the character is supposed to be. They look for the [...]

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Edith Head: Hollywood’s Costume Designer

January 25, 2011 Books
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“If it’s a Paramount film, I probably designed it.” So said the tiny 5’ 1 ½” powerhouse long considered Hollywood’s most successful costume designer—not to mention definitely one of its most colorful personalities. Born in San Bernadino, California, to Max and Anna Posener, Edith’s exact birthdate is somewhat shrouded in mystery. Though she claimed to [...]

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Erte: Father of the Art Deco

January 18, 2011 Books
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The Early Days of Erte’ Erte’ was born in St. Petersburg, Russia on November 23, 1892 as Romain de Tirtoff. He was a child prone to fantasy and would spend hours and hours immersed in books from his father’s library. Erte’ was fascinated by the ballet and opera at a young age, and his beautiful [...]

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