“You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.”Edith Head |
Edith Head dressed some of Hollywood’s iconic screen legends. She would garner 8 academy awards for the for costume design the most won by any women. She was known for her trademark bangs and glasses. Her innovative designs were way beyond her time. Anytime I've fallen in love with a dress from a classic movie. I will find out Edith Head designed the frock.
Audrey Hepburn / Funny Face -Costume Design Edith Head / Givenchy |
Born: Edith Claire Posener
October 28, 1897
Birthplace: Searchlight, Nevada
Spouse Charles Head (1923–1938)
Ward Ihnen (1940-1979)
Died: December 24, 1981
Hollywood Star: 6504 Hollywood Blvd
Academy Awards
1950 Black and White The Heiress
1951 Samson and Delilah
1951 Black and White All About Eve
1952 A Place in the Sun
1954 Roman Holiday
1955 Sabrina
1961 The Facts of Life
1974 The Sting
So as we watch the Red Carpet Parade on Sunday. We can think of our friend Edith Head. I also have an oscar prediction. There will be allot of fresh faces with bold lips. I could be wrong just got a feeling. I also think the Black Swan will dominate. So what film do you watch just for the clothes ?
Where is the Duran Duran Italy post? I know you must cover the Oscars.Your tweets indicated something italian comming up?
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Cool your jets darling its comming xo
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