Film has always had an enormous impact on fashion.
For example, by creating a wardrobe for Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Hubert Givenchy created some of the most iconic and enduring fashion images ever, solidifying Audrey’s reputation as one of the most elegant women in history.
In Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, who could ever forget that wonderful fuschia pink strapless dress she wore as men fought for her attention as she sang Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend?
In the early 70’s, Ralph Lauren was relatively unknown until he dressed Robert Redford and Mia Farrow in The Great Gatsby. In 1974, Ralph Lauren made history by dressing Diane Keaton for Annie Hall, putting her in manly clothes that somehow looked strikingly elegant. This set off a fashion trend for women to wear the boyfriend jacket and waistcoats, a trend that was hot again for Spring/Summer ’09.
The massive success of the blockbuster Sex in the City saw women everywhere striving to look like Carrie Bradshaw. While barely appearing to ever work, Carrie effortlessly accumulated an enormous shoe and designer wardrobe collection. We never found out her secret, which made her outfits even more fascinating.
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