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“If I'm doing something contemporary, for sure I'm very aware of what's going on. Personally, I like fashion trends, but when I'm doing a movie, it doesn't affect what I do particularly at all. I don't relate to it in that way.”

Quote by Colleen Atwood

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Colleen Atwood is an internationally renowned costume designer, born on September 25, 1948. She is known for her unique artistic style and meticulous attention to detail, creating unforgettable costume designs for numerous films. more

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