Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to announce the Northern Arizona premiere of “Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field,” which will run in a limited run from September 30th to October 3rd at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.

Happy Clothes offers a candid glimpse into the creative process and extraordinary life and career of costume designer Patricia Field, whose unique vision has influenced fashion and popular culture for nearly six decades.

When she opened her own clothing store in New York City in the early 1960s, Field was seen as a total stranger to success as a gay woman and first-generation American, but she proved to be a savvy businesswoman and her eponymous store became a must-see destination for travelers from around the world for 50 years.

Field, a two-time Emmy Award-winning costume designer, is best known for her work on “Sex and the City.” Her resume includes nearly 30 other TV shows, including “Emily in Paris” and “Run the World,” both of which are featured in the documentary. Field has designed costumes for over a dozen films, most notably the Academy Award-nominated “The Devil Wears Prada.”

Happy Clothes combines nu vérité footage of Field at work with archival materials, media clips and contemporary interviews. This candid portrait explores the person of Patricia Field, a celebrated costume designer, her unconventional approach to fashion, her strong work ethic and her dedication to sharing the hard-won wisdom of life experience with younger generations. Field leads with intuition without sacrificing integrity. In this era of female empowerment, Field is a model of forthright, pragmatic candor and self-reliance, blazing a trail for many to follow.

Featuring interviews with TV fan favorites Lily Collins (Emily in Paris), Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City), Michael Urie (Ugly Betty), Darren Star (creator of Sex and the City and Emily in Paris), and more, the film delves behind the scenes at Field and reveals the thought process behind her designs. Watch as she reminisces about her incredible story, from employing Daphne Rubin Vega, Laverne Cox, and other stars of New York nightlife at the retail store she ran for 50 years, to being a patron of early Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, who sold their designs in the back of her store.

“Happy Closing: A Film About Patricia Field” will be showing at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre from September 30 to October 3. Show times are Monday, September 30 at 7 pm, Wednesday and Thursday, October 2 and 3 at 4 pm.

Tickets are $12, or $9 for festival members. For tickets or more information, call 928-282-1177. Both the theater and festival offices are at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A in West Sedona. For more information, visit the website at Sedona Film Festival.