To Audrey with Love

Book excerpt: This luxurious book gathers 150 exclusive fashion sketches by Hubert de Givenchy, done in May 2014. The book was created as a gift to his muse and marvellous friend, Audrey Hepburn. Some of Hubert de Givenchy's most beautiful creations were born from their wonderful friendship. 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. Contents: Audrey Hepburn; Audrey Hepburn Hats; Hommage to Madame Gres; Madame Jackie Kennedy Onassis; Duchess of Windsor; Miro; Berrard; Les Mariees.