The designs were based on quite a lot of research of what a movie musical is, filtered through the eyes of today. If we'd gone strictly with the '20s, the movement would have been impaired. Colleen Atwood 20sbasedesign Change image and share on social
It's often said that costume designers are a faceless group of people. But we can contribute to fashion in a way that might be new and different. Colleen Atwood contributecostumedesigner Change image and share on social
I always loved clothes, just not clothes that were appropriate to the place I grew up in. Colleen Atwood clothegrowlove Change image and share on social
It's great fun that my grandkids get to see the costumes in 'Alice in Wonderland' or a doll with grandma's dress, but then they also let me know they're bummed I didn't do any of the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movies. Colleen Atwood alicebumcaribbean share on social
As a designer, you have to solve a lot of problems. Even though people are wearing clothes that are supposed to look beautiful, they'll have to do all kinds of things. Colleen Atwood beautifulclothedesigner Change image and share on social
I grew up in the age of polyester. When I got to touch real silk, cotton and velvet, the feel of nonsynthetic fabrics blew me away. I know it's important how clothing looks, but it's equally important how it feels on your skin. Colleen Atwood ageblowclthe share on social
My work space is so visually crammed. It's like an insane candy store. The number of textiles I'm surrounded with is mind boggling. It's a treat to come home to a nice negative space. Colleen Atwood bogglecandycram Change image and 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 70sassistantback share on social
I choose colors I like and will photograph well. I don't do color theory! Colleen Atwood choosecolorphotograph Change image and share on social
I always have a moment when I know I'm designing the last costume that gets made for a movie, and it's always been floating up there, but it's kind of the last one. That's always probably the hardest one for me. Colleen Atwood costumedesignfloat share on social
