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"HEIDI BIVENS Meet Heidi Bivens, CostumeLover/Designer-Writer/Director-Passionate Recycler. Her Uggs-wearing Matthew McConaughey character, Moondog from The Beach Bum, is said to have spawned the ""scumbro"" trend. The skate looks she created for the cast of Mid90s were so on-point she had long-time skaters giving her props. Her costumes for Euphoria became so indelible on the zeitgeist they furthered conversations around gender identity and fashion. But it's how she does things that really inspires. Bivens is the kind of person who is quick to give her assistant a shout out. And, always conscious of the underdog, she has dedicated herself to helping marginalized talents break into the industry through a non-profit called The Film Path. Let us introduce you to one of the nicest, most talented women in film..."
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"Q & A with Heidi What are the first three things you do each morning? Enjoy a matcha latte, listen to The Daily or Democracy Now and check the weather to help me decide what to wear. What podcast are you currently listening to? The new season of You Must Remember This called, Erotic 80s Top three artists on your Spotify right now? Tirzah, Kendrick Lamar, Sasami Who/what was your biggest influence? My mother has always been an influence because of her creativity, unconditional encouragement, and support. She loves taking photos and was a stylist before we knew what that was. When my sister and I were kids she would give us beautiful vintage clothing to play dress up with, create tableaus, and take our portraits. In retrospect, my mother has everything to do with my path to costume design and styling as a profession. What are three qualities you admire most in others? Kindness, because the world needs more of it. Humor, to keep vibrations high. Ingenuity, as in, stranded on a desert island survival skills. What is your greatest strength? Emotional resilience. There’s a way through most any experience. Taking the time to breathe and acknowledging the control we do have in any given situation can be helpful, even if it’s only control over ourselves. What are you most passionate about? Equality. Equity in the film, television and commercial industry has a long way to go. During the summer of 2020, I teamed up with some like-minded colleagues and started a non-profit organization called The Film Path. Our focused goal was to usher in and mentor BIPOC and transgender below-the-line-crew into the industry. It’s tricky to navigate unions and hard to know how to break in if you don’t have a foot-in somehow. We aim to be that friend with connections. What’s one thing people may not know about you? I was a competitive snowboarder in my early 20s. Define your personal style in three words. ""Feminine/Masculine, comfortable, Sporty Spice"" What has been a catalyst moment in your life and what impact did it have? Working with David Lynch on the film Inland Empire was a seminal moment for me, and inspired me to become a director. He is the kind of creative who follows his own artistic bliss and doesn’t compromise. Through the David Lynch Foundation I learned Transcendental Meditation, and that has helped me prioritize my own creativity. What is your mantra or favorite quote? Favorite mantra: “Work smarter not harder.” A favorite quote: “If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.”—Katharine Hepburn If your life was a book, what would its title be? Both Sides Of The Tracks What is the most important lesson you’ve learned thus far? To listen to my gut—it always steers me in the right direction What has been your biggest fashion influence? My mother. She has always had a penchant for fashion, and in a unique way that gives her style individuality. What are you wearing when you feel the most powerful/confident version of yourself? A well-cut suit What do you do on those days that you don’t feel that confident? Pamper myself with a more involved beauty routine, exercise, go on a rampage of positivity Where do you see yourself in 5 years? At the sustainable country house I want to design and build To the woman reading this, what message do you have? ""Embrace your power."""
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