Miami Beach, FL – December 16, 2016 – The latest edition of the Fashion for Breakfast series at Cecconi’s at Soho Beach House featured native New Yorker and fashion visionary, Patricia Field. Field joined Tara Solomon to discuss her esteemed costume designs for film and television as well as her ambitious plans for her future as a designer.

World Red Eye caught up with the award-winning costume designer who gave us a closer look into what it’s like to be a stylist for the big screen, and specifically what it was like dressing the famed Sex and the City characters.

WRE: What initially drew you to to become a stylist?

PF: My initial experience in fashion was with my own shop in Greenwich village as a stylist. As such, I became a stylist organically and did not have a plan to be a professional stylist in film, tv, etc.

WRE: How do you approach your work as a stylist for a major television production or movie?

PF: When working on movies and TV, my first step is the script. After reading the script and getting information about the characters of the script, I meet the actors that were casted for these characters. My formula is to find the similarities between the actor and the character and try to remain in these parameters.

WRE: How would you define your personal style?

PF: I would describe my personal style as narrative. I believe that how you style yourself tells a story about who you are, and what you want to convey about yourself. I enjoy mixing many elements of style, including designers, etc.

WRE: You have one many awards for our work on the famed series Sex and the City. Did you think that what you were doing would have such a monumental effect on fashion?

PF: I never pre-determined the successes that followed in my career. Of course, I am very pleased with the outcome but it was never part of a strategy. I work organically and try to make everything look as beautiful as I can, with a touch of humor and lightness.

WRE: What is the most rewarding and challenging part about styling a client?

PF: I normally do not style private clients, as it becomes too personal and I prefer to keep my profession limited to film, TV, and corporate projects.

WRE: Who are some of your favorite designers you like working with?

PF: It is very difficult to name favorite designers because each project has it own specific demands, and these demands take precedence over specific designers.

WRE: What is the one item Miami girls should have in her wardrobe?

PF: Every Miami girl is not the same but for me, shirts and tee-shirts are my every day Miami wear. Of course, the evenings have their own demands.

WRE: What is considered a fashion NO in your book? 

PF: Absolutes are not part of my mantra but I would say, it’s very important for everyone to wear clothing that fits them. I see many people wearing clothing that is too tight, and that is not the way to look good.

I believe that how you style yourself tells a story about who you are, and what you want to convey about yourself.

Patricia Field

WRE: Where do you draw inspiration from for your looks? 

PF: My inspiration is dependent upon whatever project I am working on. The same inspiration does not apply to all projects. I surround myself with a creative youth culture that provides a lot of inspiration for me.

WRE: Who has been your favorite person/character to dress?

PF:  I loved dressing Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie because she was personally very into her role and our collaboration yielded great results. However, there were many more, including Kim Cattrall, Meryl Streep, and Sutton Foster – but I am just mentioning one.

WRE: Is there anything you have yet to accomplish in your career that you hope to do so in the near future?

PF: I am looking forward to new experiences. Who knows, a book, a movie of my own, my ArtFashion project that I am currently involved in… The future is out there and I approach it organically.

I loved dressing Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie because she was personally very into her role and our collaboration yielded great results.

Patricia Field