February 13, 2010
Fashion that stands the test of time
Audrey Hepburn once said, “My look is attainable. Women can look like Audrey Hepburn by flipping out their hair, buying the large sunglasses, and the little sleeveless dresses.”
Women having been trying to emulate Hepburn’s style since she first appeared in Hollywood; a style people would describe as classy and chic. Hepburn turned to friend Hubert de Givenchy for all of her clothing needs, both on-screen and of. According to www.imdb.com, Givenchy also created the “little black dress” from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, which has since become a staple in every woman’s wardrobe. All of Hepburn’s clothes were credited to the designer who has known her from the start of her career.
I just started reading Audreystyle by Pamela Clarke Keough. Keough not only records the style of the icon, but shows how it is broken into the many facets and phases of her life. But it was the introduction that inspired this blog, simply because it was written by none other than Mr. Hubert de Givenchy himself.
“Audrey had a big personality. In the choice of her dresses, in wearing them with such elegance, chic, and simplicity. In a very personal way, she created her own her look- “The Hepburn Style.”
How proud and happy I am to have been able to work with and embellish my dear Audrey. She was ‘unique’ and will always be so.
The Audrey Hepburn myth exits. It is here.”
~Hubert de Givenchy
Though I am not far into the book, I am interested to see how it will unravel. It is very clear that, as I explore this actress’s life, modesty was one of her most endearing qualities. She never thought much of herself in the things she did, or believed she couldn’t do things, but it never stopped her from trying. And now, she is perceived as a fashion icon. She truly created her own style that people still look to today. I will keep you posted on how she used style to interpret who she was a person or what she was doing in life.
