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Monday, February 01, 2016
The Iconic Style Of Audrey Hepburn And Her Longstanding Relationship With Hubert de Givenchy
Lately I've been thinking about one of my favorite actresses, Audrey Hepburn, watching several video clips from her movies and a few documentaries about her life. And I noticed that what always stood out about Audrey Hepburn, besides her uniquely delicate, fawn-like beauty, was her sense of style. Whether it be a gorgeous gown, or the way she donned a simple and casual white shirt with capri pants, Hepburn always looked impeccably chic.
Much of that had to do with her meeting French fashion designer, Hubert de Givenchy.
Audrey’s first meeting with Givenchy is often retold. She went to his Paris salon looking for a stylish wardrobe for her starring role in Sabrina in 1954. She was announced as movie actress Miss Hepburn. Givenchy met her, somewhat shocked that this was clearly not Katharine Hepburn, but was immediately smitten by her charm and beauty. He was also impressed that she spoke to him in French.
When the film came out, Sabrina won an Oscar for the dresses but Givenchy didn’t get any credit, Edith Head did. And this made Audrey furious. She demanded “Each time I’m in a film, Givenchy dresses me.”
From that moment on Givenchy and Hepburn shared a professional and personal bond that lasted until Hepburn passed away. Their meeting was the beginning of an enduring friendship that crystallized her image as a fashion icon.
Ironically, as beautiful as Audrey was, she did not see herself as beautiful or exceptionally talented as an actress. She saw herself as just adequate. Therefore, wearing Hubert's clothes was like wearing armor. It protected her. She said it made her feel safe and more confident.
L'Interdit' was a perfume created in 1957 by Hubert de Givenchy for Audrey. Its name means "forbidden". It has a delicate, floral, powdery aroma. It contains notes of rose, jasmine, violet and, at the heart, a blend of woods and grasses. First created privately for Hepburn by Givenchy, she wore it for a matter of years until finally releasing it to the public in the 1960s.
Have a beautiful week everyone!
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Audrey’s first meeting with Givenchy is often retold. She went to his Paris salon looking for a stylish wardrobe for her starring role in Sabrina in 1954. She was announced as movie actress Miss Hepburn. Givenchy met her, somewhat shocked that this was clearly not Katharine Hepburn, but was immediately smitten by her charm and beauty. He was also impressed that she spoke to him in French.
When the film came out, Sabrina won an Oscar for the dresses but Givenchy didn’t get any credit, Edith Head did. And this made Audrey furious. She demanded “Each time I’m in a film, Givenchy dresses me.”
From that moment on Givenchy and Hepburn shared a professional and personal bond that lasted until Hepburn passed away. Their meeting was the beginning of an enduring friendship that crystallized her image as a fashion icon.
Ironically, as beautiful as Audrey was, she did not see herself as beautiful or exceptionally talented as an actress. She saw herself as just adequate. Therefore, wearing Hubert's clothes was like wearing armor. It protected her. She said it made her feel safe and more confident.
The creations of Hubert de Givenchy...
From the movie Sabrina
From the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's
L'Interdit' was a perfume created in 1957 by Hubert de Givenchy for Audrey. Its name means "forbidden". It has a delicate, floral, powdery aroma. It contains notes of rose, jasmine, violet and, at the heart, a blend of woods and grasses. First created privately for Hepburn by Givenchy, she wore it for a matter of years until finally releasing it to the public in the 1960s.
Audrey's favorite color was pink.
From the movie Funny Face
Hepburn and Givenchy in later years...
Yes Audrey, your beauty, style and class will be forever remembered!
Yes Audrey, your beauty, style and class will be forever remembered!
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!-Audrey Hepburn
Have a beautiful week everyone!
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