The legend of Audrey and Givenchy
Audrey Hepburn, Chinese name, Audrey Hepburn, is known as an angel who fell into the mortal world. Although the angel has passed away, the noble princess in "Roman Holiday" is still mentioned often, and there is an advertisement for her on the afternoon tea. Many stories about her are still circulating today. Here, I will not talk about her noble beauty, unhappy marriage life, or tragic childhood experience. I will simply tell a short story about her and a famous fashion designer.
Let’s go back to the beginning of the story. It was the summer of 1953. Audrey was just about to start filming her second movie, with William Holden and Humphrey Bowe. Jiabao Tong performed in "The Match", in which she played the role of a fashionable driver's daughter, dealing with a pair of brothers. Director Billy Wilder asked her to go to Paris to find some original costumes designed to be worn in the movie.
Audrey has long known the fame of Givenchy. She has always paid attention to fashionable clothes, just like sports fans are crazy about baseball. In fact, she noticed Givenchy as early as two years ago, and her heartbeat couldn't help but accelerate. Eight years ago in the Netherlands, during World War II, she could only wear clothes sewn by herself; now she is about to step into the dazzling world. Purpose In the world of high fashion, an embroidered shirt costs $3,000. Such a comparison is unimaginable.
Audrey didn’t know that this fateful fashion meeting was completely different in Givenchy’s mind. Givenchy elegantly hid her inner disappointment: “My first love for her was The impression is that she is like a fragile little animal that will break if pinched. Her eyes are bright and beautiful, she is really thin...she is a very attractive girl without any makeup."
When they first met, Givenchy was 26 years old and Audrey was two years younger than him. They are like brother and sister and become lifelong friends.
From Audrey, Givenchy found a partner who shared his high interest in clothing. Their personalities are very similar. They are strict with themselves, are passionate and conscientious about their work, and have the same elegant temperament. Their work is all about bringing beauty and enjoyment to others. But when Givenchy first saw Audrey, no matter how eager her eyes were to get his help, he was really too busy to spare time to help her design the costumes for the new play. You know, Givenchy will be exhibiting his clothes in a few weeks. Now he is too busy and really can't spare any time to help her.
Audrey asked him that even if he couldn't design costumes for her, maybe he could let her choose some clothes suitable for her from the ready-made clothes that had been made in past conferences. Audrey also saw Givenchy's situation, but she would not give up and tried to plead with him. If you can't design a costume for her yourself, can you let her choose some clothes that suit her from the ready-made clothes displayed at past exhibitions?
Givenchy shrugged noncommittally, who could do anything to get this girl? So Audrey started picking out the costumes she wanted in the chaotic studio.
The first dress Audrey tried on was a gray wool suit, tailor-made by Colette Cerf. It fit her perfectly. Because both of their slim waists are only 20 inches. But when this dress was worn on Audrey, a shocking change occurred: Givenchy was the first person who couldn't believe what he saw. Isn't this thin girl in ordinary clothes just an actress, as Audrey calls herself? How could she transform into a super beauty? Her beauty is unsurpassed by any of his models.
“She walked over in that suit and looked really radiant,” said Givenchy. “She said it was exactly how she wanted to dress in the play. The unthinkable happened—you really You can feel her excitement and joy.
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The second piece of clothing Audrey chose was a white, fitted, strapless one-piece evening gown. From the waist to the hem, it was covered with a thin layer of light. Silk, embroidered with black velvet floral patterns on the bodice, skirt and hem, this dress is breathtaking, and there are no words to praise it that this delightful stranger has given it. Clothes have infinite life, and even its designer, Givenchy, was amazed: This outfit is a perfect match for her.
As for the last piece of clothing, Audrey chose a black one. A quality dress that Sabrina and Linus Larrabee wore on their date in the movie. The dress was designed with a close-fitting cut at the waist and a calf-length ballet skirt. The round skirt and the sleeves are cut with shoulders. She likes this flat collar and off-shoulder design best, which can just cover her thin and prominent collarbone. This was revealed to Givenchy only after a long time.
Audrey likes clothes that have changes, so that she can reveal her personal characteristics; she prefers to match clothes according to the rules, so she searched around the studio to find them. An accessory suitable for black clothes, when she saw the turban hat decorated with crystals - it was so effortless! The seamstresses in white work clothes couldn't help but smile when they looked at Audrey. She is so magical!
When Audrey found these three sets of clothes in her studio, Givenchy was really attracted by this girl, and she gave her clothes a unique charm. This new life was something that he, a top fashion designer, had never noticed before. He was very confident in his design, but when the clothes were put on Audrey, Givenchy discovered many new things.
Now that the press conference has been temporarily put on hold, Givenchy thinks he has found a new confidant, and he sincerely invites Audrey to dine in the restaurant.
The two of them are very interested in the restaurant. There was no interest in the food and wine, but she was excitedly exchanging stories. Audrey told Givenchy about her wartime experiences and various encounters in London and Hollywood. She also told him that when she starred in "Roman Holiday". After that, when I got paid for a film for the first time, I bought a Givenchy jacket at the original price. After hearing this, Givenchy was even more attracted to the girl in front of me.
They were still very young at that time and didn't think about what their future would be like, but they both believed that they would be lifelong good friends because Audrey and Givenchy knew very well that they must be rare people in the world. They are nobles, not because of their power, money and family status, but because they are born like this. They have the same work beliefs, and they have an innate elegance and temperament that money cannot buy.
Audrey's intuition told her that Givenchy was definitely a trustworthy friend. She told him all her stories without any scruples. She had never been so open to a new friend like now.
Shortly after meeting, Audrey made a special call to Givenchy, told him sincerely that she loved him, and then hung up the phone. Since then, this love has never changed. "There are some people I have loved deeply," Audrey said. "He (Givenchy) is the most upright person I know."
Givenchy has a famous saying: "Women don't just put on clothes, they live in clothes." This clothing philosophy coincides with Audrey's ideas. She likes the simplicity and elegance of his clothes, which perfectly accentuate her classical and elegant temperament. Moreover, wearing the clothes he designed, Audrey felt that it would give herself more confidence and strength, and help her psychologically. In order to repay Givenchy, Audrey was willing to do any advertising for his clothes, and wearing them in a movie was the most direct and effective. Givenchy's costumes for Audrey include 80% of Audrey's Hollywood filming.
Givenchy clothing will definitely be Audrey's first choice when taking photos for various magazines and important moments in life.
Audrey and Givenchy together created the "Hepburn style" in the clothing industry - neat lines and simple colors, all so impeccable. The two embarked on the longest cooperation, which lasted almost their entire lives. They have also become the most classic case in the fashion industry. The rise of a famous brand is due to the popularity of the movie. Without Audrey's frequent appearances in movies, Givenchy would not have become so popular in Europe and the United States so early. Without Givenchy's carefully designed clothes, Audrey would not be able to reflect her noble temperament and impress her. Audrey and Givenchy represent romantic figures in film and fashion respectively, creating a beautiful legend.
At the same time, the friendship between Givenchy and Audrey is also of extraordinary significance to Audrey. When Audrey was suffering from cancer, she asked Givenchy to be a witness in her will. Before she died, she gave Givenchy a dark blue sweater jacket and told him: "When you wear this dress, you can think of me."