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Audrey Hepburn, Audrey Hepburn movie trailers, Givenchy, Kerry Taylor Auctions, Vintage clothing and textile auction, Vintage couture
Kelly Taylor Auctions in London specializes in antique and vintage
fashion and textiles. Their upcoming auction on December 8
includes an important Audrey Hepburn collection. Above photo
is Audrey in the Givenchy haute couture white point d’esprit ball gown
worn by Audrey in the opera scene of `Love in the Afternoon’, 1956
Click on highlighted lots for more info.
Great old movie trailer…50’s Paris…
Givenchy haute couture black cloqué silk dress worn to
promote the film `Paris When it Sizzles’, 1962
Audrey Hepburn’s wardrobe is typified by simplicity and seemingly effortless elegance.
Aided and abetted by the young couturier Hubert de Givenchy, she became the
personification of chic elegance in the 1950s and 60s.
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Herring-bone tweed coat, circa 1956, un-labeled, double-breasted of brown,
black and grey flecked wool, re-lined in beige artificial silk; together with a
photograph of Audrey walking her Yorkshire terrier `Famous’ who had been a gift
of her husband Mel Ferrer when Audrey was filming `Love in the Afternoon’ in 1956
Richard Avedon portrait of Audrey taken when she filmed `Funny Face’, 1956
“To Tanja with my love”
Lots 283-331 are from the collection of Tanja Star Busmann who became friends with Audrey when she was a schoolgirl of 15 and Audrey was 21. It was 1951 and Audrey had moved to London to pursue her dream of becoming a ballerina. Tanja was probably Audrey’s first official fan and they remained lifelong friends. When Audrey had finished with her clothes she often passed them to Tanja and even asked Monsieur de Givenchy to leave larger seam allowances for this purpose. Boxes would arrive at Tanja’s door filled with to the brim with haute couture ball gowns, day suits and accessories. Tanja described this as their `fabulous tradition’.
Another look at Paris in the 50’s
A Givenchy haute couture turquoise cloqué silk cocktail gown
Autumn-Winter 1966
Audrey wore this dress to promote the film ‘Two for the Road’, which was released in 1967.
50% of the net sale proceeds of these lots will be donated go to The Audrey Hepburn Children’s Fund and Unicef for their joint venture ‘All Children in School’ which aims to provide 115,000,000 children worldwide, not currently in school with a basic education
Hope you enjoyed a Saturday at the movies…
Oh I just loved this…wow every detail. I didn’t know she had a “yorkie” what a cute name too.
Thank you, Trish, fun!
Lee
I just wrote about this too! There are so many gorgeous items on offer. I wish I could be there.
My hands-down all time favorite actress. Oh how I loved her. Thank you
for this. Wondeful
Audrey Hepburn is wonderful! I love to see pictures of her! That dress in the first picture here I adored!!
Thank you Trish! Lovely post!
Have a nice weekend!
Greet
Hi Trish,
Audrey Hepburn was one of my favourite actresses. She was always so elegant and beautiful.
I love the dress in the first picture and the herringbone coat is very smart.
Happy weekend
Hugs
Carolyn
How ironic. I just mentioned the elegant Audrey Hepburn in today’s post (about Paris apartments). Of course, the always in-the-know Trish would be sure to cover this important auction. My friend, thank you for sharing this wonderful post about an actress I truly adore. 🙂
Shannon
Trish, This is amazing. I have tears in my eyes. I met Ms. H a couple of times. I did flowers for a party for her at The Museum of Modern Art. One of my treasures is a photo of her that night with my best friend standing next to her.
Oh that I were wealthy enough to jet off to London and bid! Thanks for sharing this. xo xo PS I’m adding you to my blog list so I don’t miss a thing you post!
Hi Valorie! Wonderful story…I’d love to hear more and see the photo! Anyone with deep pockets can bid on line through Artfact Auctions I’ve got Cary Grant covered, but I need to build up my Audrey Hepburn DVD collection. Just such a lovely person.
Hey Trish,
Elegance personified…great collection. (Was she SKINNY or what?)
That valorie…never ceases to amaze at her experiences in life.
xx
Timeless beauty and elegance… and a waist that stirs a faint memory of what mine looked like before bearing 2 children. Hope the flea market was fabulous! ~jermaine~
Bonjour! Thanks for the lovely photos of Audrey. Her clothes were so elegant – I’ve always thought I was born in the wrong era! Have a fabulous week!
LOVED this post and loved slogging through some of the fashions on the auction site too!