Who is Edith Head and what is she known for?

Answer 1

Edith Head is no longer living. she was a costume designer for Hollywood films, and this is quite a different line than, say Coco Chanel or Oleg Cassini. Ms. Head cannot be said to have been a clothing manufacturer like Chanel, but designed costumes. she died in the eighties, maybe l980. It is believed she won (Oscars) for best costume design, a bit different than thesping honors. She was nicknamed (The Doctor) for her authoritarian prescriptions to solve costume problems.

Answer 2

Edith Head was a famous American costume designer known for her work in Hollywood films during the mid-20th century. She won a record eight Academy Awards for Best Costume Design for films such as "Roman Holiday," "Sabrina," and "All About Eve." Head's designs helped define the glamorous and sophisticated looks of Hollywood's leading ladies.