I always wear beige, black or white. For one thing I look good in them. For another, when I'm beside a star at a fitting, and she looks into the mirror, I don't want to be competing in any way. Edith Head beigeblackcompete Change image and share on social
A designer is only as good as the star who wears her clothes. Edith Head clothedesignergood Change image and share on social
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 Head buildcomfortablehome Change image and share on social
My motto is that the audience should notice the actors, not the clothes. Edith Head actoraudienceclothe Change image and share on social
Every different director has another language - for instance, Hitchcock does not like any bright color ever, unless the story says 'there goes the girl in a red dress.' Edith Head brightcolordirector Change image and share on social
I have yet to see one completely unspoiled star, except for Lassie. Edith Head completelylassiestar Change image and share on social
What a costume designer does is a cross between magic and camouflage. We create the illusion of changing the actors into what they are not. We ask the public to believe that every time they see a performer on the screen, he's become a different person. Edith Head actorcamouflagechange share on social
There's no such thing as a standard size movie star, or woman for that matter. Edith Head mattermoviesize Change image and share on social
I have yet to see one completely unspoiled star, except for the animals - like Lassie. Edith Head animalcompletelylassie Change image and share on social
If you hunger for certain types of clothes, for which you have little use, put yourself on a diet. Just as you resist too much whipped cream and French pastry to keep your figure in shape, you can say no to those yearned-for but unneeded purchases that lead to a wardrobe that is shapeless and without form. Edith Head clothecreamdiet share on social