Author: Shanjia
In the world film world, there are two Hepburn, one named Catherine. Hepburn, another named Audrey. Hepburn. The former is known for his superb acting skills, has been nominated for the American Academy Awards 12 times, won the prize 4 times, and is known as the first person on the American screen. The latter is known for her elegance, and in 2004 she came out on top in the fashion magazine Elle's selection of "The Most Beautiful Woman in the World", and the angels are in the world.
The two Hepburn are very good, but the most common in the circle of friends is Audrey. Hepburn, because of her "Roman Holiday", because she played Princess Anne, even Ingrid. When Bergman saw Hepburn's appearance, he would scream "I was deeply touched by her!" ”
When Hepburn got paid for "Roman Holiday", he did not hesitate to buy himself a set of long-desired Givenchy fashion. She makes no secret of her admiration: wearing giveni-designed clothes, I always feel more confident and powerful...
Audrey. Hepburn always loved to talk about it, "It was Givenchy who created me." Yes, Givenchy was the chief designer who created Hepburn's image. It was he who brought Hepburn an elegant style to create Hepburn's classic image. Today, let's talk about Givenchy and Hepburn's smokey past...
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Givenchy was born in France in 1927 to an aristocratic family. Dad, who was a marquis, had mines in his home. Unfortunately, when Givenchy was 3 years old, his father died of typhoid fever, and he was brought up by his mother and grandmother.
Givenchy's grandfather and grandmother owned an old tapestry workshop, and the family had been engaged in art and design, and had been a supplier to the royal family since the time of Louis XVI. In Givenchy's upbringing, he has always been surrounded by works of art, and adults have also told him the story behind the objects, hoping that when he grows up, he can inherit the glory of the family.
Sneaking into the night with the wind, the moisturizer is silent, and the hour Givenchy is full of curiosity about the word "design". When Givenchy was 10 years old, his mother was invited to a fashion show in Paris, and he attended with his mother, where he saw a gorgeous and colorful fashion world for the first time and met the most prestigious cocoa. Chanel Buddha-figures. Since then, becoming a fashion designer has become his supreme ideal.
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The marquis's son wants to be a fashion designer, and in the eyes of his family, this is called not doing the right thing, in other words, being a lawyer or working in the financial industry is called the right way. But Givenchy decided to listen to his heart and go to the Vermeath Academy of Fine Arts to study. He was 17 years old.
It was really a grandfather to appreciate the meal, and the 18-year-old Givenchy began to try real fashion design. In 1952, he opened his own studio in Paris, designing fashion. As soon as Givenchy fashion was launched, it was immediately favored by many celebrities and celebrities. Hepburn is one of the iron powders.
While "Roman Holiday" was still filming, Paramount executives identified Hepburn as a rising star and signed a contract with her to shoot the film "Dragon and Phoenix Match". The film tells the story of a Cinderella who is reborn as a white swan. Since you have become a white swan, of course, you must have a few heads. So Hepburn came to Paris.
At that time, Givenchy received a notice that he was going to design a costume for Miss Hepburn. Givenchy assumed that Hepburn was the famous Catherine. Hepburn, besides, was her true love fan. Designing costumes for his idols is a privileged and unshirkable responsibility.
Unexpectedly, the knock on the door was a little girl with thick eyebrows and short hair and a Venetian straw hat, and another Hepburn. It will be wrong, of course, Givenchy will not bother to say more, sorry, I am preparing for autumn and winter fashion week, please please be smart!
But Hepburn has been fond of Givenchy fashion for a long time, once bought the next one out of his own pocket, since he has seen the true God this time, where is the reason to give up easily? Let me ask another clever, don't think about it, just eat you, what's the matter? So, with Givenchy's consent, Hepburn picked and chose the styles designed last season to find his favorite.
When Hepburn appeared in his own Matching Givenchy fashion, Givenchy's eyes lit up, and he had to be impressed: clothing is the inner language, and Hepburn's interpretation gave his design a kind of finishing touch, which is unmatched by others, and it is also Hepburn's most unique talent and charm.
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Givenchy designed three outfits for Hepburn in "Dragon and Phoenix Match", one of which is a dark gray wool suit, double-breasted, small waist, and the heroine's debut after becoming a white swan;
The second is a strapless silk evening dress embroidered with black petals, playful and dignified, which eclipses the other women in the grand party;
The third is a black cocktail dress with two small butterflies on the shoulder straps. The design of the one-line collar allows Hepburn to perfectly highlight her shoulder line.
The appearance of three sets of clothing has made many celebrities feel admired, good guys, in the blink of an eye, it has become a hit. With its unique creativity, "Dragon and Phoenix Match" won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design.
Originally, this was Givenchy's highlight moment, but it did not come to mind, and the costume director of the film was a lady named Hyde. Sorry, this joke is a bit big, I can't stand it, so Hepburn went straight to the point: every time I go from now on, my costume matching will be designed by Givenchy.
Although Hepburn's words did not help Givenchy to come to power to receive the award, it made Givenchy and Hepburn gain a real friendship with each other. Since then, Hepburn has had a royal costume designer, and Givenchy has found the best spokesperson for the elegance of his brand.
In the film "Breakfast at Tiffany's", He himself wears a small black dress designed by Givenchy, with black sunglasses and a multi-layered pearl necklace, which has become the most colorful stroke in the history of cinema. Since then, the small black dress has swept the world and endured for a long time.
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In his bones, Hepburn identified himself as a small stupid bird who had never possessed any talent or talent. But diligence can make up for it, so in the filming, she admires her work and goes all out.
At the time of the fitting, Hepburn was able to stay still for hours. This kind of perseverance, Givenchy also has. He doesn't get over the costumes, he is extremely attentive every time, so that every detail must be refined.
Givenchy said: Women do not simply put on clothes, they live in clothes. Whenever I think of Hepburn's dancing shadow, I can always dig up fresh ideas, her style is not only pleasing to men, but also makes women identify and respect.
It was a win-win choice, Givenchy made Hepburn more beautiful, and Hepburn gave Givenaway more inspiration.
Since then, Hepburn has experienced important moments, and Givenchy has been involved. Twice married, the design of the dress twice, was handled by Givenchy alone. Hepburn sighed that it was Givenchy who made me. After Hepburn's two divorces, she was still accompanied by Givenchy.
Later, Hepburn became seriously ill and wanted to go to Switzerland, and it was Givenchy who chartered a private plane, sent her there, and covered the plane with flowers. Hepburn looked at himself in the flowers and couldn't help but blurt out: Why do you always spoil me so much, still like a little girl?
Only to see Givenchy reply softly: "Because you are the most important person in my life." In fact, Hepburn also admitted: there are some people I have deeply loved, and he is one of the most upright people I know.
In 1993, Hepburn went to another world. Before leaving, she gave Givenchy a coat she had worn and told him: When you are lonely, don't forget to put it on, as if I were by your side, hugging you...
Some people may ask, why did Givenchy never marry? Is it because of Hepburn? In fact, Givenchy had his own lifelong partner, Winnett, who was two years younger.
When Givenchy created his own portal, he invited Winnett to join. Although Winnett is not a designer from a class, he is a master of cutting. Whether it is plate making or sewing, he can bring Givenchy's ideas to life.
Put it this way, Winnett was the staunchest ally around Givenchy. Their love story is low-key and deep, created together, completed with each other, and accompanied by each other until the last moment. In 2018, the news of Givenchy's death was conveyed by Winnett to the outside world.
Before Givenchy's death, recalling his old friend, he said emotionally: No one can give me a very strong emotional energy like Hepburn. She was a gift from God, we were close friends, we worked together, and because of her grace and kindness, we always found pleasures that belonged only to each other, as if we were both hiding some secret. Our relationship is like another kind of marriage. Although she is dead, I still feel that she is with me...
Now, Givenchy and Hepburn, in another world, they will meet, and together they will create a "Audrey. Hepburn style" myth?