Edith Head Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“We don't make glamorous movies today. Everything now is very realistic, artistic - and depressing. When is the last time you you saw a wonderful musical or a fabulous fantasy?”

“With women, there's a basic female instinct of caring deeply about the way they look; women stars have a narcissist complex.”

“As women, we all have certain weaknesses. I know one who can't resist pretty shoes but has nothing suitable to wear with them. Others adore frilly lingerie but never have any money to buy outer clothing.”

“My motto is that the audience should notice the actors, not the clothes.”

“You can lead a horse to water and you can even make it drink, but you can't make actresses wear what they don't want to wear.”

“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.”

“Couture has copied my things for years, in addition to countless other costume designers, claiming theirs were the original ideas. It's all part of the business, unfortunately.”

“Many faux pas of fashion can be avoided if you curb your instinctive desire to buy things with your heart instead of your head.”

“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.”

“I've dressed thousands of actors, actresses and animals, but whenever I am asked which star is my personal favorite, I answer, 'Grace Kelly.' She is a charming lady, a most gifted actress and, to me, a valued friend.”