Costume designer Janie Bryant’s vision of glamour has made its way into American televisions—and hearts—via the award-nabbing AMC series Mad Men for which Bryant oversees wardrobe. Thanks to Bryant’s discerning eye, the impeccable polish of ’60s ladylike dressing has now arrived in a hardcore way both down the runways and into modern closets. No surprise that Bryant is a woman of many aesthetic passions and, of course, a few habits both old-school and thoroughly new-school.
What’s the one habit you have that changed your life for the better?
It’s actually one I broke. I am really happy to say I hung up my smoking habit and quit for good.
What’s the one habit you have that’s not so great?
Workaholism.
What’s your naughtiest habit?
Crystal, sterling and china. It’s that naughty love of wining and dining.
What’s your secret style habit?
Buying beautiful gowns, as well as every boot on the planet.
What’s a habit you wish you had?
Pilates everyday!
What style habits should every woman break?
Wearing bras that don’t fit properly, wearing “gym wear” as “street wear”, and being overly self-critical—we are beautiful just the way we are.
What style habit should every woman adopt?
Incorporate vintage and own some sexy lingerie.
