I've always loved movies, art and clothes. Colleen Atwood artclothehave 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 choose colors I like and will photograph well. I don't do color theory! Colleen Atwood choosecolorphotograph Change image and share on social
In Chicago, I walked in knowing what the dancers were going to need. Colleen Atwood chicagodancerknow Change image and share on social
The costumes had to serve the choreography. Colleen Atwood choreographycostumeserve Change image and share on social
I'd seen the current stage production and the 1975 production of Chicago. I liked them both very much, but I didn't use them necessarily as inspiration. Colleen Atwood chicagocurrentinspiration Change image and share on social
The right costume determines the character, helps the actor feel who he is, and serves the story. Colleen Atwood actorcharactercostume Change image and share on social
I love designing costumes that I can actually construct, working to create an environment that people want to be in. Colleen Atwood constructcostumecreate 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 charactercostumeestablish share on social
People like to stir up the fashion vs. costume world, and I think what they mean by 'too costumey' is that it's too much, or not real enough for everyday wear. You couldn't say that about John Galliano's shows, right? I mean, they're awesome, and they're total costume. Colleen Atwood awesomecostumecostumey share on social
