Tour of Edith Head: Hollywood’s Costume Designer at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art

[@Spielventure]

Thank you for watching! A few notes as this story has gained traction: This video was filmed during a media preview event, so there were other outlets there, I couldn’t have a tripod, and I had limited time to capture everything. My goal was to share information to help people who visit the exhibition in person a better understanding of Edith Head. I will not tolerate sexist, inappropriate, hateful, and negative comments. Be kind, folks and remember the humans. I hope you enjoy your visit! If you would like to learn more about Edith Head and her work, here are some recommendations. Designing Woman: Edith Head at Paramount kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3PXgoaaoa2pf9Esi=AGn7NBdLTXWn2iKo Also be on the lookout for a presentation from the OKCMOA that shares behind the scenes stories.

[@Terri-l7q]

Edith was a fabulous designer. I watch ole movies to see her designs

[@leidamarin2365]

Hermosos diseños, gracias por compartir ❤

[@clbernier2]

My mother worked for Ms Head as a seamstress and I attend her funeral in Beverly Hills. My mother made most of her own cloths changing the patterns to fit her own style.

[@judyfowler2023]

Impressive

[@judyfowler2023]

The woman narrator is extremely informative. Speaks well, and knows her subject......

[@psmith2026]

Your Mother did beautiful work!

[@OkieJammer2736]

What a great link to Hollywood History! Thank you for sharing this.

[@RawOlympia]

Awesome! These are second to none designs!

[@thesleeperhasawakened7833]

I had the great honor to meet Edith Head in 1972. The county wide 4-H fashion show was held at Juniata College (Pa.) and she was working as a consultant for Singer (sewing machines) at that time. She instructed the girls in proper stance to best show off their creations and how to word the descriptions of their outfits. She also taught the escorts (like myself) how to escort the girls out and back from the stage. It's a fond memory of my high school days.

[@JJW77]

Thank you Oklahoma City Museum for the wonderful tour of Edith Head - Hollywood's Costume Designer... It would be wonderful if this exhibition was turned into a US tour...

[@yvonneplant9434]

Agreed. Who the heck is going to see this exhibit in Oklahoma? 😮

[@garypesci746]

There was a similar exhibit in Ohio ten years ago that is in a KZbin video "Designing Woman: Edith Head at Paramount 1924-1967". The video shows close-ups of the clothes with detailed information including the movie it was from, who wore it and some had a clip from the movie showing the costume.

[@JJW77]

@@garypesci746 Thank you for the info!

[@bbrown333]

@@yvonneplant9434 Many people. There is interest all over. Thus, the reason why this exhibit has traveled the world for several years.

[@ironbutterfly6835]

@@yvonneplant9434lots of us. Snob

[@wildflowerwind6941]

So glad these costumes are still in existance. What an amazing designer.

[@mariafentis]

The attention to detail and tailoring is amazing!

[@saritajensen9133]

I wish the exhibition would travel to other cities in the US. This is wonderful! 👗

[@Spielventure]

Nudge your local museum to do something similar!

[@bbrown333]

This exhibition has traveled all around the world and has been featured an many museum for years. It will eventually get to somewhere near to you.

[@garypesci746]

There was a similar exhibit in Ohio ten years ago that is in a KZbin video "Designing Woman: Edith Head at Paramount 1924-1967". The video shows close-ups of the clothes with detailed information including the movie it was from, who wore it and some had a clip from the movie showing the costume. here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3PXgoaaoa2pf9E

[@Spielventure]

@@garypesci746 Thanks for the recommendation! I found the video. Link for anyone else who wants to watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppm1mJ-fnt6aq6s I wish I could've gone into more details for my story, including being able to interview the guy from Paramount who saved these outfits, but I was limited by time, money, and logistics as I recorded my video as part of a media day visit.

[@bbrown333]

@@garypesci746 It's a traveling exhibit. Hopefully, it will get to everyone.

[@carmenbryant466]

Nominated for an Oscar 35 times and won 9 times. A record she still holds in costume design. The movie stars she dressed speak for themselves. Thank you Oklahoma for recognizing this genius.

[@brianscotpatterson2101]

Tippi Hedren's green wool sheath suit for the The Birds is one of those film looks that is so effortlessly right that you don't even remember she's wearing it the entire film.

[@mthivier]

Costume designer Rita Riggs, who worked with Ms. Head on "The Birds" commented on Hederen's green suit, noting that green was Hitchcock's favorite color, and stating that, "if your leading lady in a Hitchcock film is going to be wearing only a single outfit for the entire film, it had better be green."

[@akrenwinkle]

@@mthivier I recall Rita Riggs' name as costumer for "All in the Family." Am I right?

[@lisamoran6742]

I think you are right, I know she did work for Norman Lear’s shows !

[@mthivier]

@@akrenwinkle Yes, she primarily worked in television, most famously with Norman Lear. According to her interview on the Television Archives, she said that she interned under Edith Head.

[@carag2567]

And yet the suit is so instantly recognizable, it's basically its own character in the film.

[@martymoreno463]

I hear that Edith head was the inspiration for Edna mode in the movie the incredibles

[@yvonneplant9434]

Yes! Pretty sure you are right!!!! 🎉

[@Gail1Marie]

Those glasses are a giveaway, aren't they?

[@Carriedawayncaffinated]

You're 100% correct!

[@regand7830]

Hitchcock's "Rear Window" had me at EVERY beautiful outfit Grace Kelly wore in that movie. I live in Los Angeles, and love going to film costume exhibitions.

[@ramblinrose8]

Excellent. If you want to see what Edith Head was like watch the Colombo episode "Requiem for a Falling Star" in which she has a tiny cameo while in conversation with Anne Baxter's character "Nora Chandler" and of course Peter Falk's character "Colombo." You can see a smart, innovative woman who's not afraid of a camera and definitely has a grasp on her career. I can still hear her voice because of it. And to boot the episode gives her the acclaim that only a star such as Edith Head deserves.

[@JodieLang-LHR]

A great episode! I'm a Columbo fan and adore the clothing women wore in many episodes! Just beautiful!

[@bettinarossi7908]

My father was a designer of women's coats and suits, for several well known fashion houses in NYC. I have wonderful memories of watching old movies with him,as he knew every detail of all the costumes and gowns,the actresses wore and who designed them. Edith Head was one of his favorite designers...and Hitchcock,his favorite director. ❤

[@moniquedeitz4356]

When Miss Head was designing out of Universal Studios I saw her many times on the lot during the late 60s thru the 70s. Being support staff my friends and I never spoke to her, of course. Not that she had a reputation for being unfriendly, but you gave her the respect she deserved and spoke only when spoken to. One time she was standing in front of me to pay her commissary bill. I was quite surprised to see her in line. Seems to me she had on one of her signature beige suits with the long calf-length skirt. Fun remembrance.

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

This museum did an excellent job on this exhibition.

[@denisaboomtown4199]

Edith Head what a legend

[@lynnblack6493]

Edith Head was my ultimate designer. I created a number of Edith Head Vogue pattern outfits including a black strappy slip dress and a reversible full length tweed cape/coat. They were magnificent looks, and I received many, many compliments. How I would love to visit the exhibit. Well done Oklahoma!

[@carolynmckee4295]

Am lucky enough to have one of those Vogue pattern envelopes autographed by Ms. Head!

[@psmith2026]

Kudos to you!

[@patj7009]

Love Edith Head's costumes. Always makes the movies more interesting.

[@Spielventure]

I agree!

[@leightonolsson4846]

So glad to see the dress from 'The Heiress'. Head's costumes for both Olivia de Havilland's best actress Oscar winning films at Paramount really enhanced the characters' life on film.

[@carolynmckee4295]

My favorite movie. She also dressed Montgomery Clift in The Heiress-- he was gorgeous in that film. I love seeing the color of that dress!

[@leightonolsson4846]

@@carolynmckee4295 Mine too! It's not a conventionally happy ending, but the scene at the end where she walks up the stairs illuminated just by the lamp to Morris banging on the bolted door is sheer cinematic perfection (kudos to Wyler and the cameraman). Catherine has trimumphed. And there are so many brilliant dialogue scenes between de Havilland and Clift and her and Ralph Richardson. And Miriam Hopkins perfect for the role: "Catherine, can you be so cruel?" "Yes Aunt. I have been taught by MASTERS" as her eyes flash with bitterness.

[@ardiffley-zipkin9539]

Well done. Thank you

[@HJKelley47]

Absolutely loved Edith Head designs. At 77 I lived through much of her career. In most of my professional employment history, I wore 2 pc suits on my job. I would love to be able to see this exhibition.

[@01maggie]

I met Edith Head as a high school teenager. Edith had an exhibit at USC...i was able to attend. She walked our group through her costumes on display. I fell in love with Elizabeth Taylor's gown from A place in the Sun. The bodice all tiny flowers. The skirt was layers and layers of netting with the same flowers from bodice layered in the skirt with diamond stones. By the way Elizabeth had a very tiny waist. I got her autograph on my booklet from the exhibit . It eas yhrilling to meet her. She had her dignature hair, eye glasses snd suit on. I so wish i could see this exhibit. Hope it comes to Los Angeles ❤

[@barbj9785]

How interesting! Thanks for sharing this. I love Edith Head.

[@davidbennettmiller8378]

I think the vlog would have been better with a voice over commentary instead of concentrating on the presenter. It would have been nice to have seen close ups of the costumes that Edith designed.

[@Spielventure]

Thank you for your feedback and for watching our video! We appreciate your suggestion about using voice-over commentary and including more close-ups of the costumes. As this was part of a media day, we had a limited amount of time and focused on capturing the curator's insights. Your input is valuable, and we'll definitely consider it for future projects to provide a more detailed look at the amazing work of other artists down the line. We hope you still enjoyed the tour and found the content informative!

[@margarettaft2944]

It’s so dark it’s difficult to see. Edith Head was on a TV show. Where she advised ordinary women how to dress better. The costumes for the Hitchcock movies are define

[@hollywoodharriet13]

Very interesting. I recognize some of the outfits! She was a great designer.

[@sherriledbetter-freelanceh8743]

I saw the exhibition yesterday. It's definitely worth a trip to Oklahoma City!

[@Spielventure]

It really is! Glad you enjoyed your trip!

[@dorettawilson7726]

What a fabulous exhibit!

[@GradKat]

OMG, I would kill to visit that exhibition! I live in the wrong country, unfortunately. Thank you for the video, at least!

[@brensearsjohnston4411]

I visited the exhibit and thought it was wonderful! I’m so glad to see this video because I did not attend the curator’s talk, and I’ve learned much more from this video. Thanks!

[@christinepaige2575]

How wonderful - I won’t be able to see the exhibition in person, so I’m very grateful for this fascinating video. Thank you!

[@Spielventure]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maryjones0147]

I think that HAUTE COUTURE is a form of art. This collection is AMAZING!!! thanks for the video!

[@clairetaylor4641]

Ms. Head is my all time favorite costume designer. Her classic designs always showcased, each actor, an actress best qualities.

[@sagisli]

Thank you for posting this. I really enjoyed this piece of history. Edith Head is a legend in her field.

[@bluegirl4079]

I desperately wanted to view this exhibit in OKC. Sadly, conflict after conflict arose and I missed it. Thank you for creating this video. If I couldn't see it in person, this is a close second. Edith was such a creative, talented artist. She was a true visionary in the art of fashion design. What a wonderful collection.

[@lynnmanning2795]

I loved Edith Head her designs and her attitude .she was on a tv spot to make you .look smaller, slimmer,etc. Loved that so long ago.

[@lindahughes2289]

The best ! I THINK HAVING.A PICTURE OF THE. COSTUME WORN BYTHE ACTRESS WAS A MOST EXCELLANT IDEA !!!!

[@mariafentis]

Heard her speak a few times and was always wonderful to hear her stories and vast experience. An icon indeed.

[@cherylhuot4436]

Wow. Wish I had the opportunity to see this exhibit in person! What a treat. I so love classic films from the 30s-50s.

[@yvesklein5414]

what a classy, fabulous show! I applaud the curator for this stunning vision of my idol, Edith Head! Thank you!

[@Spielventure]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ursulawhite2986]

Enjoyed this tour! I hadn't realized what a long, distinguished career Ms. Head had.

[@CactusThorn]

Wow! What a wonderful presentation! I love looking at costumes. Lucky Oklahomans. ❤❤❤😊

[@aisha2370]

Fascinating trivia, Miss Head's glasses served a functional purpose in designing for B&W films!

[@angelavining356]

Omg fan girling right now

[@mamabear0106]

Timeless classics. Thank you for sharing

[@georgetteconstant9050]

What a wonderful show! Wish I saw it in person. Congratulations to the museum for this show.

[@margo3367]

My mother always pointed out to me what films had Edith Head as a costume designer. ❤

[@sunnyblueskies6505]

IMHO, her best design was Grace Kelly’s wedding gown and veil. Still unmatched to this day in form, elegance, and class!

[@lauramcintyre483]

She didn't design Grace Kelly's wedding dress. Helen Rose did. Edith was very angry and hurt.

[@sylvanramble1757]

Fantastic clothes and some wonderful history behind them. I've always enjoyed Edith Head's designs. Great exhibition!

[@mobstercrow7515]

Thank you! My dad and I almost went to see it but they were full. I never got to see it in person and I live near the MOA. It was the one thing I've wanted to see for years, Edith Head is what made me want to start sewing.

[@davidcattin7006]

Everything appears to be in such great shape! When I was little I got the biggest kick out of hearing them announce Edith Head at the Oscars-- I don't know why.

[@tarotbear]

For semi-professional costumers such as myself - Edith is The Goddess of Costuming. I have her signature (verified) framed along with her picture in my apartment.

[@Spielventure]

That’s awesome!!!

[@AdRoatM]

Kudos, OKC!

[@2Hearts3]

Thanks for tour. Wish i could be there to see it in person. (The gallery is very dark, a little difficult to see.)

[@RM-tc9pu]

Wonderful designer. Thank you for this excellent documentary.

[@Spielventure]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jc0730]

a genius of design to be sure.

[@elainebusch9382]

loved the stories and the dresses....thank you hope to go!!

[@Spielventure]

Worth a visit!

[@nannynan5893]

This is fantastic. Really enjoy seeing all this, thanks!

[@lauraw289]

This was great. I love being able to "travel" through videos like this one.

[@Spielventure]

More to come!

[@nancy9478]

I love the 40s gowns, I watch the old black and whites to check out the fashion of the era. A fast talking guy and a wise cracking dame make the movie complete. Ediths designs are classy, fancy, tasteful, alluring. Very feminine, but never skanky. Edith Head was so talented!

[@barbj9785]

I also love the movies from the 40s..and 50s.

[@msr1116]

There is a book about EH I bought decades ago through a book club. I read it numerous times....what a career and life she had. I believe Edith had written most of it but then took ill, and passed away,, so the book was eventually completed by another writer.

[@mariafentis]

I also have that book, really well written ....worth keeping forever.

[@robinkennedy944]

@@mariafentis which book do you have? There are many. I'd love to know which one you have :)

[@Julito-ty5ph]

SPECTACULAR ❤ I’d love to see this on tour. I’d also love to see Tippi Hedrens green suit from “ The Birds”

[@mademsoisellerhapsody]

Congratulations on this beautiful exhibit💐

[@Timbergal]

I just watched an interview with Ms. Head, and she mentioned that she created more clothes for male stars than for female stars. …but nobody mentions this

[@lovelyreen9936]

I appreciate the walk through! She’s a very decent docent!

[@Spielventure]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. I agree that Catherine did great! Technically she was the curator, so she was the best person for the task.

[@KellyBrown-g6q]

So gorgeous 😍🥰

[@estellesuarez27]

Thanks for the tour. Too bad the show isn't touring.

[@ceceehawkins9813]

Absolute love Edith Head. She was amazing

[@jackfahey4610]

Fantastic presentation

[@Spielventure]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@emmahardesty4330]

Would love to see this. Oh, someone please get together a tour. Several years ago I saw a small theater production in Tucson, a slice of life of Edith Head. It was remarkable, memorable, enticing. Any city would do well to bring this exhibit for wider viewing.

[@suebrown3194]

Thanks for sharing this for those of us who won't be able to see the exhibits in person. How I wish I could though!

[@fintan3563]

Beautiful historical reflection! 👗👗👗

[@debrastewart-leigh8845]

Edith Head had such a knack for flattering the female form, creating the most eye-catching appeal. I would have LOVED to wear something she designed ❤

[@cyndy338]

Thank you! Edith Head, a stand alone legend 👏👏👏🤩😊

[@Spielventure]

You're welcome!!

[@tckemp6906]

I loved your presentation and enjoyed the tidbits of "little known facts" like the friendship between Ms Head and Hitchcock! Your delivery was delightful as if talking to a friend. Neither rehearsed or read from notes. Thanks so much... stay well and take good care. 👏🏾 sure wished I lived on that side of the country to see it in person.

[@jenean7374]

Great job showing this collection!

[@Spielventure]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@aquanina61]

I missed the exhibit..hope it comes back through

[@Spielventure]

I’m hoping it does too!

[@marladillard8721]

What an exquisite exhibition 🎉

[@decodolly1535]

Thank you so much for putting this up. I'm in the UK so can't get to see the exhibition. I'm not sure whether it's nice or aggravating to get a glimpse of what I'm missing! If the exhibit travels, the UK has museums a-plenty, I'm sure there would be many willing to provide a temporary home for such a lovely collection.

[@karollee13]

In minute 11:04, two gowns from the 1964 film, "What a Way to Go." "Shirley MacLaine is quoted as saying she was happy to work with Edith Head, with a $500,000.00 budget, 72 hairstyles to match the gowns, and $3.5-million gem collection, on-loan from Harry Winston. The value of the gems, adjusted for inflation, would be $23.5 million in 2016." -IMDB

[@garypesci746]

That movie is over the top. I remember seeing it on TV when I was a kid in the 1960s, have seen it every so often on TV over the years and just saw it again a few weeks ago on The Movies Channel. The humor, dance numbers, costumes, hairstyles, tributes to different classic movie genres and the all-star cast make it one of my favorite movies and Shirley MacLaine has always been one of my favorite actresses.

[@zandraratcliff1744]

Love this exhibition of gorgeous dresses. I wish I could touch them and see the inside work on them also.

[@chazcaldwell930]

Thank you so much for this informative tour. I had purchased tickets but was unable to attend, and was surprised and delighted to find your video 💓

[@rabrab3]

Fantastic exhibition!! Kudos!! Is the iconic party dress that Bette Davis wore in All About Eve in the collection?

[@alexrothwell9592]

Wow, a fantastic reason to visit the museum for this exhibit !

[@julie5310]

I wish this was coming to NYC!

[@marywest2896]

by her own admission the 2 FAVORITE actors "to dress" was Paul Newman and Robert Redford...now that's a pair I'd like to see again in person...two of the best looking men around.

[@looseassociation]

♥️🪡👘❤🥻❤👗❤ Wonderful tour

[@lisabliss463]

Thank you very much for sharing this interesting exhibit! I hope many people do visit the museum.

[@VintageConversation]

Lovely, I always enjoy an Edith Head picture and look for her name in the opening credits. Too bad we didnt get to see any of her creations for the Gentlemen, as they were her favorite to create for. Thank you

[@akrossmann1631]

Just lovely! thank you!

[@goeshen4359]

Excellent presentation ❤ thank you both an greatly appreciated 😊

[@sharonrousseau3527]

Just wonderful! I’d love to see this!

[@poorthing]

Try to find Ediths book...highly recommend. Efith forged decades long relationships with many actresses. Edith bequeathed Elizabeth Taylor a particular piece of jewelry that was one of a kind necklace - it's featured in Elizabeths beautiful jewelry book. Edith wore the necklace in many of her own personal appearances

[@granny7031]

SPECTACULAR! Thank YOU

[@andyroo9381]

Wish I could see this!

[@yvonneplant9434]

It should be a traveling exhibit.

[@dittohead7044]

Such an interesting post. Never knew that about her wearing the dark glasses. Some of her designs could be worn today - really stunning. I heard Edith say Grace was her favorite actress to work with but she never ever said there was anyone she didn’t like to work with. Very classy ❤

[@bridgettstephens5582]

This was most enjoyable. Thank you for sharing.

[@maryjackson1194]

I love the fact that Edith Head costumed herself as "Edith Head, Costumer," and left that costume behind off the job.

[@evelynwald9132]

Thank you for sharing this as I don’t think I will be able to see the live exhibit. One of my favorite movies is The Lady Eve and it was nice to see one of Barbara’s costumes from the movie. How fun for you to get to see all those magnificent costumes.

[@suzannesmith7942]

Loved Edith Head.

[@ellecee453]

Fabulous! Thanks for uploading this!

[@KellyBrown-g6q]

Lovely ❤

[@clealinden7755]

Thank you, Ms Shotick, for your informative commentary!

[@oliverbell1937]

Thx 4 this!! Does anyone kno what happened 2 Edith's beautiful necklace made of antique ivory theatre plaques indicating saved seating?? ❤

[@sherriledbetter-freelanceh8743]

I read she willed it To Elizabeth Taylor.