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It’s been a while since any of the iconic outfits worn by Audrey Hepburn have gone on sale, but now, 36 items worn by the actress will be sold next month by Kerry Taylor Auctions in London.
This event is a dream come true for fashionistas everywhere, as Hephburn’s style is unmatched and her frocks are style icons. Her most iconic dress, the Givenchy cocktail dress worn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, sold in 2006 for $807,000.
One of the biggest items up for sale is a black Chantilly lace cocktail gown by Hubert de Givenchy, worn by Hepburn in the 1966 movie “How to Steal a Million.” It is estimated to go for $25,000 to $34,000.
Of course, dress size may be an issue. Hepburn is teeny-tiny, and weight 90 lbs her entire life (except when she was pregnant!). She was said to have a 32-inch bust, 22-inch waist, and 34-inch hips.
If you’re afraid you cannot fit into the dresses, bid on some of her hats! One particularly gorgeus piece is a Givenchy domed jade-green velvet with tassels, in which Hepburn was photographed for a 1964 issue of Vogue.
“When you think of Audrey Hepburn you think of the little black dress, of the most beautiful elfin face, and that wonderful, long, sinuous silhouette," said Taylor, a fashion-specialist auctioneer. "Her sense of European chic is timeless. It's not to do with glitter. It's understated elegance. She epitomizes that.”
Half the proceeds will be donated to The Audrey Hepburn Children’s Fund and UNICEF.
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