The bright pink Givenchy dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s will go under the hammer later this year as part of the Julien’s Legends: Hollywood and Royalty auction – which also includes costumes worn by Princess Diana, Greta Garbo, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, Vivien Leigh and many others.
One of the most sought-after auction items is the iconic flamingo pink Givenchy dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in the cult film Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961). Designed by Hubert de Givenchy, the silk organza dress with hand-stitched guipure appliqués, sequins and beads is valued at around $300,000.
Another Audrey Hepburn classic is the wide-brimmed straw hat with hand-ruffled chiffon in mango and pastel green, which Jo Stockton wore as an accountant in the film Funny Face.
While Hepburn’s outfits get most of the attention, the auction also pays homage to other Hollywood personalities such as Greta Garbo, Anne Baxter, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor and Vivien Leigh . The eclectic range includes items from iconic films such as Star Wars and Aliens, offering a glimpse into fantasy and sci-fi worlds.
Moving away from the silver screen and into the realm of personal stories, the auction also explores Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart’s romance . The couple’s most treasured memorabilia, including 14k gold wedding rings and a heart-shaped Bacall locket engraved with the words “Baby/Here’s my heart/Bogie”, provide a more intimate perspective on Hollywood’s golden age.
The fashion legacy of Princess Diana also occupies an important place in the auction – three of her royal dresses were included in the auction catalogue. Bruce Oldfield’s red silk gown with gold plaid, plunging neckline and distinctive shoulder pads reflects the bold fashion trends of the late 1980s. The Princess of Wales first wore the gown to the London premiere of When Harry Met Sally in 1989. Two years later, she wore it to another film premiere in London: the comedy Hot Shots. Also on sale is a green and black asymmetric gown by Catherine Walker, worn by the Princess of Wales for a 1991 Toronto gala, and a strapless black and white silk gown, also by Walker, once worn to a private function.