Nobody loves October 3st more than the legendary Patricia Field, who called us this week to offer some suggestions on how to answer that age old question: What should I be for Halloween? Field has ideas for boys and girls that can conveniently be found at her store (306 Bowery between Houston and Bleecker) and website PatriciaField.com. Plus, she fills us in on why she digs this day so much…
Halloween: “I love it because I love to see people stepping outside of themselves and feeling another feeling, a new character, a fantasy. It’s a form of escape and freedom. It’s a more conservative time so people that might get dressed up a little more eccentrically, more often for different reasons, it’s Halloween, it’s Burning Man; it has to be something big. With Burning Man, the kids go to the desert, they live a new lifestyle there and they get all dressed…It’s kind of Halloween’s cousin.”
Words of Wisdom: “The costume shouldn’t wear you; you should wear the costume. It should feel organic to you. Halloween is a time where people go outside of their normal lives and become expressive. Back in the ’80s and ’90s, there was a whole club scene. The huge club kid mentality provided a lot of inspiration for people. I don’t think that exists anymore. The current generation is inspired by pop stars.”
Maleficent: “Maleficent is the new superhero, the new wonder woman; she’s major. Where did you ever see a glamorous woman in horns?! You can’t see it in the picture, but there are these black wings that spread out.” Horns $36, Turban $6, Feathers 6 piece feather set $100, Body suit stretchy Vinyl $98, Tights spandex fishnet Pantyhose with velvet cage stripe $35, Fingered Opera Gloves $24,
Beyoncé: “People love to see what Beyoncé and Rihanna are wearing; it’s a glam Halloween, which works for us! Beyoncé is selling very well.” Indian Officer Hat – $36, Gold Necklace Chain – $38, Sequin Body Suit by David Dalrymple ( The “B” suit ) $500
