"The right costume determines the character, helps the actor feel who he is, and serves the story." — Colleen Atwood

Every story is different, so what is a detail in one might not be in something else. Diversity is something I embrace and love about my work.

I choose colors I like and will photograph well. I don't do color theory!

I really don't over-theorize about design. I'd rather feel it than talk it to death. A lot happens as you unroll the design.

I design for the movie and the character as well as the person wearing the costume. I show the ideas to the actor, then do fittings for shape and technical things such as movement in the costume. Once the costume in this form is on the actor, you have a sense of their connection with it. I then take it to the next level with the final fit.