My favorite part about costume designing is the artistry of the job. You meet with a director and a visionary to discuss ideas. You research the characters and figure out the components of their look through your own vision. You… — Ruth E. Carter Copy Share Image
The color palette grew as the story progressed. The 1920's sharecroppers were muted and neutrals, the 30's and 40's introduced burgundy to the neutral palette. The 1950's introduced green, black and denim blue, the 1960's introduced orange and heavier more… — Ruth E. Carter Copy Share Image
I am a slave to fashion. I love to get into what's hot and current when I dress myself or somebody else. Usually, it's… — Ruth E. Carter Copy Share Image
My favorite part about costume designing is the artistry of the job. You meet with a director and a visionary to discuss ideas. You… — Ruth E. Carter Copy Share Image
You collaborate with actors who are also talented and visionary and come together on a artistic direction within the confines of humanity and realism.… — Ruth E. Carter Copy Share Image
I begin with understanding the intentions of the story. That helps me to zero in. Then I gather research for each individual character and… — Ruth E. Carter Copy Share Image
I think that The Great Gatsby has had some influence on contemporary dressing. I'm seeing more boyish haircuts and drop-waist sheath dresses. — Ruth E. Carter Copy Share Image
The color palette grew as the story progressed. The 1920's sharecroppers were muted and neutrals, the 30's and 40's introduced burgundy to the neutral… — Ruth E. Carter Copy Share Image
The hats of all eras thrill me. People don't wear them anymore. So when you see an outfit completed by a hat (that's for… — Ruth E. Carter Copy Share Image
