This exhibition explored Hubert de Givenchy's iconic black satin evening dress, famously worn by Audrey Hepburn in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's.' It highlighted the garment's significance in fashion and film history, detailing its design and cultural impact.
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This exhibition features the iconic black satin evening dress designed by Hubert de Givenchy for Audrey Hepburn's role as Holly Golightly in the 1961 film 'Breakfast at Tiffany's.' The display highlights the dress's significance in fashion and film history, its acquisition by the Museo del Traje, and its connection to the designer and actress.
The Museo del Traje presented Hubert de Givenchy's iconic black satin evening dress, worn by Audrey Hepburn in the film 'Breakfast at Tiffany's,' as its 'Model of the Month' for December 2009. This single-month display focused on a piece of high fashion and cinematic history. The text details the dress's journey from Givenchy's collection to the museum, highlighting its immense cultural impact and iconic status. It recounts Givenchy's personal connection to the Museo del Traje and Audrey Hepburn's selection of the dress for the film. The piece was originally acquired by the museum in February 2006 directly from the designer. The narrative also touches upon the dress's eventual auction in 2006 for a record sum, underscoring its value and desirability. Further details explore the dress's design, its relationship to the 'little black dress' trend, and the broader cultural significance of the color black in fashion. The text also provides biographical information on Hubert de Givenchy, his career, his close relationship with Audrey Hepburn, and his impact on haute couture. The exhibition context is framed as a special monthly highlight, offering visitors an in-depth look at a single, historically significant garment.
As part of the 'Model of the Month' series, attendance to view this piece was free and open to the public, held on Sundays at 12:30 PM for 30 minutes in the exhibition halls.
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