However, when Givenchy saw the woman in front of him, he didn't think she was beautiful. He only felt that the woman in front of him was "like a fragile little animal". Little did they know at that time that this meeting would be the starting point of future fashion legends. The cooperation between this woman and Givenchy finally reversed the definition of beauty in one fell swoop.
Her name is Audrey? Audrey Hepburn.
Hepburn's figure defect that does not conform to the "fashion trend"
1950 is the golden age of fashion.
The cruel World War II is finally over, and people are eager to get rid of the past of hunger, rationing and black market trading. In this context, French fashion designer Christine? 1947, christian dior launched the "New Look" series, emphasizing femininity, which deeply influenced the aesthetics of the whole 1950s. In the subsequent popularity, curves and waists became extremely important fashion elements. Because of this, the popular aesthetic at that time was the similarity of big breasts and big hips. This is Audrey? Hepburn's biggest problem-she is really, really thin!
1929, Audrey? Hepburn was born in Brussels, and her father abandoned her family and disappeared when she was 6 years old. By the time she was 15 years old, the Hepburn family, which was already hard enough, had encountered the so-called "hungry winter"-the winter of the last year of the war, and many people died of hunger and tuberculosis. At that time, she even had to eat tulip bulbs for a living. When Holland regained his freedom, although he was 168 cm tall, his weight was only 4 1 kg. Her famous "flat" figure is caused by her miserable childhood.
Unlike now, at that time, the withered figure was not popular at all. She is not only too thin, but also too tall-Audrey? Hepburn was determined to be a ballet dancer since she was a child, and dancing gave her an emotional outlet. After entering the dance school after the war, Audrey Hepburn became the tallest dancer in the class, and it was difficult for male dancers at that time to meet her. So one day, the teacher called her over and told her a cruel fact: "You have good skills and can be a teacher, but you will never be the chief ballet star." 」
1956 Paris. This photo shows how thin Hepburn really is.
Audrey? Hepburn almost collapsed. Later, she recalled that when she came home that day, she just wanted to disappear. When I was a child, my dreams were shattered and I urgently needed a job to support my family. In the end, she has to find an industry that is not too bad: acting.
Third, look at Givenchy and change the aesthetics of the world.
1953, Audrey? Hepburn came to Givenchy's studio and asked him to design clothes. Audrey didn't know Givenchy was actually disappointed when he first met her.
Because at that time, Givenchy only knew that he was going to help a "Miss Hepburn" choose a new dress. And he naturally thought of the popular star Catherine? However, when katharine hepburn saw the girl (Givenchy) who seemed to have a crush on him, he found that it was all a misunderstanding-it was not the popular star Catherine who came to see him? Hepburn, but a 24-year-old actor who is completely unknown-Audrey? Hepburn.
Givenchy gracefully concealed his disappointment. However, no matter how eager Hepburn's eyes were at that time, Givenchy still couldn't find time to help her by asking him to design clothes for his new play Sabrina. Finally, Audrey was helpless and asked him if he really didn't have time, at least he could let her choose some clothes that were suitable for her from the existing ready-made clothes. Givenchy couldn't beat her, so he had to look everywhere from the clothes displayed last season.
When is Audrey? Hepburn conquered Givenchy in the first set.
This is a gray wool suit with a fitted waist, a double-breasted round neck top and a knee-length skirt. Audrey? Hepburn thought it was great.
Audrey after dressing up? Hepburn immediately made Givenchy look stupid. He couldn't believe his eyes. The girl in front of me is just the thin girl in ordinary clothes. Why did she put on her clothes and become a super beauty like a chemical change, which dwarfed any of his models?
In the future, when Audrey? Hepburn put on Givenchy's second dress, and she conquered audiences all over the world.
This dress can be said to be the most successful Cinderella costume in the history of movies. In Sabrina, when Audrey? Hepburn appeared in this long white dress. When a layer of cicada gauze poured down from her waist, everyone immediately regretted burying her for many years. The hero immediately took two champagne glasses and instructed the orchestra to play (isn't this romantic? ), while holding her to the tennis court.
Sure enough, as soon as the film was released, it immediately rolled up a Hepburn whirlwind in the United States. Hepburn did not add chest pads or hips according to the preferences of the public at that time, but presented his slender figure truthfully. This thin figure, which might have been ridiculed, became unexpectedly elegant and confident after matching Givenchy's design.
What did the past ballet experience give Audrey? Hepburn's walking posture is unique and elegant. No one can walk in that posture. However, "everyone learns the way she walks and talks." Everyone wants to look like Audrey? Hepburn, this imitation craze has been going on for ten years. The director of "The Dragon and the Phoenix Match" even said that he often called Hepburn's name in his sleep. "Fortunately, my wife's name is also called Audrey. 」
Hepburn's capri pants in the play were finally called "sabine pants" (Hepburn's play was called sabine), and thus became popular. Young women who are tired of wearing tunics and complicated clothes love this simple and easy-to-wear T-shirt, trousers and comfortable flat shoes.
When she put on the third suit designed by Givenchy, she conquered herself.
Audrey? Hepburn chose a cotton black dress, which she later wore on a date with the hero. Among them, she likes this flat-necked off-the-shoulder design best, which can just cover her thin and prominent collarbone.
Givenchy later recalled: "She said that this was exactly what she wanted to do in the play, and something incredible happened-you could really feel her excitement and joy. Later, she also successfully conquered the director. The director's most famous comment on her is: "This girl, by herself, has made crisp breasts a popular past tense. 」
Audrey? Hepburn succeeded, but she felt deeply sorry for Givenchy. It turned out that after the filming of "The Dragon and the Phoenix Match", she invited Givenchy to attend the screening. However, when the film finished playing the staff list, Audrey was surprised to find that there was no Givenchy's name on it!
It turns out that Edith was the official costume manager of "The Dragon and the Phoenix Match" at that time? The legendary designer of Hyde. According to her contract, she is the only person in Paramount movies who can be named as a fashion designer. Because of this, she was automatically assigned to the costume design work of all the first-line films of Paramount Pictures. Even though she only designed a few unimportant costumes for Audrey Hepburn in the whole play, she finally took the Oscar.
In this regard, Givenchy remained polite and only said that he "missed it". But in fact, Givenchy was still hit. It was many years before he finally confided: "They showed this film, but they didn't mention my name at all. Think about it, at the beginning of my career, wouldn't it be a great help if I had the affirmation of "Dragon and Phoenix Club"? 」
Audrey? Hepburn was ashamed and held back her anger, and promised Givenchy that she would make it up to him.
Since then, Audrey? Hepburn added a proviso to her future contract: If she wants to cooperate with Audrey Hepburn, the fashion designer must invite Givenchy.
After the first attempt to sing, the two began the longest cooperation, which is also the most successful cooperation in fashion history. In the future, Givenchy designed costumes for her, including funny faces, Twilight Love, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Roman holidays and so on. Givenchy arranged for Audrey? Hepburn wore all the red carpet costumes and even designed her wedding dress.
Fashion is being yourself.
Actually, Audrey? Hepburn has always felt unattractive. She thinks she is too tall, too thin and has a flat chest. But she learned to look at herself objectively. She faced up to her imperfect figure and turned her shortcomings into advantages as much as possible. Givenchy did this for her: his clothes were cut simply, which perfectly set off the elegant outline of Audrey. With Givenchy's help, Audrey? Hepburn created neat lines, simple colors and impeccable works that represented Hepburn's style. Their close cooperation has changed the aesthetics of the whole society together.
In that era of fluffy curls, tight sweaters and tight skirts, Audrey? Hepburn learned to live in peace with herself, which eventually became her most unique symbol. As someone commented later:
Audrey's clothes were different from those in Hollywood at that time. She wore it herself. Even today, when I think of Audrey, I will think of her unique courage.
Fashion is to make people love themselves.