Planet of the Apes was a gigantic challenge, making the clothes work so people could do stunts and action in the clothes. I really learned a lot about that in that movie. Colleen Atwood apeworkaction Change image and share on social
Costume, hair and makeup can tell you instantly, or at least give you a larger perception of who a character is. It's the first impression that you have of the character before they open their mouth, so it really does establish who they are. Colleen Atwood perceptionopenlarge share on social
I wanted to be a painter when I was a kid. And then, I had to make a living. I had a child when I was in high school, so I kind of had that work phase in my life. Colleen Atwood lifeworkwant Change image and share on social
Some of the kimonos took as long as four to five months to make, with all the layers that go into it. Colleen Atwood kimonolongmonth Change image and share on social
Inspiration comes from everywhere: books, art, people on the street. It is an interior process for me. Colleen Atwood streetartpeople Change image and share on social
It actually is as fun to make men's costumes, especially if they are as good-looking as Chris Hemsworth. Colleen Atwood mancostumegood Change image and share on social
The exposure I have had to beautiful materials across the world, from Japan to Italy, enables me to pull design ideas together. This, combined with years of historical research, has created a great fountain of ideas for me. Colleen Atwood ideacombineresearch share on social
I worked in fashion, but I worked more in the sales side of fashion than in design. I was an assistant buyer for a department store back in the '70s and the early years of Saint Laurent. And I used to have a lot of private clients that I bought for. Colleen Atwood worklaurent70s share on social
Each simian had a much different body suit, so besides trying to define class across species, there was a definite attempt to dress each group in different styles. Colleen Atwood groupdefiniteattempt Change image and share on social
I am always looking for ideas, whether it is in art on the street or in my world travels. It comes to me randomly and unexpectedly. Colleen Atwood travelartidea Change image and share on social
