Edith Head

Since my kids were toddlers we've been going to the library regularly. I let them pick out their own books and I usually bring a few home for myself. I've always loved books and magazines. I read a little of everything, a while back I picked up a book in Costume Design and was fascinated by the costume Designer Edith Head.

As you can see in these pictures, she has a very unique and unforgettable look. Later on when I saw "The Incredibles" I thought she looked a lot like Edna Mode, right?

Edith was "The Costume Hollywood Designer" for decades, from the 20's to the 70's she was very influential, successful and awarded. I really admire the incredible amount of beautiful costumes she created throughout the years, she was nominated for 35 Academy Awards, including every year from 1948 through 1966, and won eight times, that's more Oscars than any other woman. I think that's pretty amazing.
One of the most interesting things I found about her was that she was never trained as a designer, she went to school to be a Spanish teacher!? For her first job she actually borrowed her friends sketches, but in the end she proved to be the best at what she did.

Here are some of my favorite Edith Head's creations:




She is also credited with the fashions Audrey Hepburn wore at "Breakfast at Tiffany's" but most of the dresses were designed by Hubert Givenchy (who I also love!) under Edith Head's supervision, I hope to write about him soon.