Hubert
de Givenchy - To Audrey with Love / exhibition
Den
Haag – 26 November 2016 / 26 March 2017
Some of Hubert de
Givenchy's most beautiful creations were born from his wonderful
friendship with Audrey Hepburn. On and off the big screen, Audrey
Hepburn brought to these clothes her exceptional charm: Sabrina
(1954), Funny Face (1957), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), How to
Steal a Million (1966). Hubert de Givenchy's drawings dance on the
pages, inviting us to embark upon an exclusive retrospective of his
most beautiful designs, accompanied by his annotations, from the
famous Bettina blouse of 1952 to the wedding dress of his last
collection in 1995. We also find his creations for the Empress of
Iran, HRH Princess Grace of Monaco, the princess Caroline of Monaco,
the Duchess of Windsor, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Elizabeth Taylor,
Marlene Dietrich and many other iconic personalities. This book
promises to be a formidable source of inspiration for all the fashion
addicts and the lovers of the incomparable Givenchy style, that
incarnates French elegance and taste at their summit.
Audrey: The 50s
by David Wills
About the Book
A stunning
photographic compilation showcasing Audrey Hepburn’s iconic career
in the 1950s—the decade that solidified her place as one of the
world’s greatest stars in film and fashion.
Devoted to her most
influential decade, Audrey: The 50s brings together in one volume the
allure and elegance that made Audrey Hepburn the most iconic figure
in modern fashion history. Photographed during the early days of her
career, both on the sets of Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Funny Face, and
other classic films, and in fashion photo shoots by top photographers
who adored and immortalized her, these beautiful black-and-white and
color images radiate with Audrey’s waifish charm, ethereal beauty,
and effortless style.
Renowned author,
curator and photographic preservationist David Wills has carefully
selected this collection of two hundred museum-quality photos that
capture Audrey in her prime as never before. Audrey: The 50s displays
this star at her brightest, and brings her legacy into perfect focus.
Among the
highlights:
Rare and classic
images digitally restored from vintage photographic prints, original
studio negatives and transparencies.
Never-before-seen
publicity photos, scene stills and work shots from the sets of Roman
Holiday, Sabrina, Funny Face, Love in the Afternoon, and The Nun’s
Story.
Previously
unpublished "posed candids" of Audrey at home.
Beautifully restored
advertisements, fan magazine layouts, international film posters and
lobby cards.
Quotes from
photographers, directors, and costars, including William Holden,
Gregory Peck, Fred Astaire, Billy Wilder, King Vidor, William Wyler,
Edith Head, Hubert de Givenchy, Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, and
Audrey herself.
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