Classy Hepburn's wardrobe up for sale
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November 22, 2009, Sunday
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AUDREY Hepburn once declared her look was "attainable" and a looming auction of some of the fashionable film star's wardrobe will make that possible.
Some 35 dresses, gowns, separates and other items will be sold at a London auction on December 8 at the largest sale of clothing that belonged to the actress who won an Oscar for her first starring role as a runaway princess in "Roman Holiday."
Hepburn, who is also known for roles as diverse as cockney Eliza in "My Fair Lady" and a terrorized blind woman in "Wait Until Dark," had "a purity and an innocence and a vulnerability that made her especially attractive," said Kerry Taylor, the fashion auctioneer.
"She personified that svelte, chic, minimal, European look of the post-war period," Taylor said at an exhibition of the items.
"And she was a firm believer that less is more."
Among the highlights is a haute couture cloque silk dress by Givenchy, the designer with whom Hepburn was most closely linked, which she wore to promote "Paris When It Sizzles."
"It was a terrible film, but the clothes were marvelous," Taylor said.
The dress is estimated to sell for up to US$25,000, but could fetch far more. Hepburn's clothes are not often available at auction.
Recently offered designs sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Some 35 dresses, gowns, separates and other items will be sold at a London auction on December 8 at the largest sale of clothing that belonged to the actress who won an Oscar for her first starring role as a runaway princess in "Roman Holiday."
Hepburn, who is also known for roles as diverse as cockney Eliza in "My Fair Lady" and a terrorized blind woman in "Wait Until Dark," had "a purity and an innocence and a vulnerability that made her especially attractive," said Kerry Taylor, the fashion auctioneer.
"She personified that svelte, chic, minimal, European look of the post-war period," Taylor said at an exhibition of the items.
"And she was a firm believer that less is more."
Among the highlights is a haute couture cloque silk dress by Givenchy, the designer with whom Hepburn was most closely linked, which she wore to promote "Paris When It Sizzles."
"It was a terrible film, but the clothes were marvelous," Taylor said.
The dress is estimated to sell for up to US$25,000, but could fetch far more. Hepburn's clothes are not often available at auction.
Recently offered designs sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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