COSTUME designers, COSTUME design, WOMEN household employees, FICTION
Abstract
The article features the costume designer Sharen Davis for the film "The Help" adapted from the best selling novel of Kathryn Stockett. It mentions that the reason of her involvement in the film is her grandmother who happens to be a maid who reminds her of her roots. It states that Davis was inspired by the women's dress back in the 1960's which are simple shirtwaists and sophisticated coral sheath.