Why Audrey Hepburn is still our favourite fashion icon – 25 years after her death
As this weekend commemorates the 25th anniversary of the actress’ death, we look back at Audrey’s most iconic style moments throughout the years
WHEN you think of stars from Hollywood’s Golden Age, it’s hard not to picture Audrey Hepburn, who we still celebrate for her fashion as well as her films.
Born in 1929, the British actress held an impressive career for over 40 years, and inspired generations to don pearls and an LBD to channel their inner ‘Holly Golightly’.
After a few smaller acting roles, the British beauty shot to fame in 1953 starring in Roman Holiday, and became the first actress to win an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA for a single performance.
Her 1954 role in Sabrina introduced her to designer Hubert de Givenchy, who later designed more of her famous gowns – which we still adore today.
Speaking of her style, he said: “I always respected Audrey’s taste. She was not like other movie stars in that .”
Their friendship grew as they worked together, and Hubert fondly spoke of her: “She is not only a legend but an extraordinary human being.”
However, her most notable on-screen role was Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and the little black dress designed by Hubert de Givenchy again quickly became one of the most iconic fashion items in the twentieth century.
That dress eventually sold for £467,200 – the highest price ever for an on-screen gown, and demonstrates the legacy that Audrey had on the fashion world.
Audrey Hepburn’s make-up and hairstyles are equally iconic, and her strong arched brow, pixie cut, and feline eyeliner could still rule any runway.
Not only did the world fall in love with Audrey’s elegant and elvish looks, but she also stole hearts through her inner beauty, eventually devoting much of her life to UNICEF.
She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, recognising her work as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in December 1992, just one month before her death from cancer.
Richard Dreyfuss, who starred with Audrey in her final film says: “She did the best that we could be; she was perfectly charming and perfectly loving."
"She was a dream. And she was the kind of dream that you remember when you wake up smiling.”
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