I'd heard the story about Givenchy and Head years ago as a fashion student. Head was impolitic in her decision not to mention Givenchy but she was on solid legal ground. Her Paramount contract gave her sole credit for any film she worked on. However, it was said Hepburn was so outraged by Givenchy's lack of credit, and Head's willingness to give the impression that she designed all of Hepburn's clothes for Sabrina, that she promised Givenchy that he would be the primary designer for all of her subsequent films. And she kept that promise, with a few exceptions, for the next thirty years.
Thank you for clearing that up. Having met Edith Head at Universal, I've learned that having an Ego is not an option. While designing, for example the infamous Liz Taylor gown in A Place in The Sun, She had to work with the Studio's rules & demands, the director's vision & Taylor's personality. You might say that her strength was Juggling.
What’s interesting many directors had a view of what they wanted their stars to wear, and it’s the costume department to deliver the directors vision. I can not remember the name of one director, but he designed all of the leading lady’s dresses and the costume department had to make them how he wanted not how Edit Head wanted but she still got credit for the customs. I was going into fashion back in the 80’s when the company I was going to work for stated that all designs made at the company went to the head designer. I worked hard on my collection there was no way I was going to let some burnt out strumpet take credit for my designs, so told them thank you for the opportunity but I’ll keep my designs picked up my folder and walked out, I should have checked my folder before walking out that day because some how he had snagged two of my designs which turned up a year later in their shops. Because I did not have my original drawings there was nothing I could do about it. That’s when I changed job paths yet again and designed only for myself from then on. Fashion industry is too cut throat at times, just not worth the high blood pressure and long hours to have someone taking credit for your work for the next 5 years before you can get the chance to get your name on a label. The company went out of business in the 90’s when it was found that they were using sweat shops to turn out their garments, so a lucky escape for me really.
In my more mature years, I have pretty much made it a rule that if Audrey wouldn’t wear it, neither would I. And it works. Always simple and classic and never gets old. Miss her!
Let's not forget, Edna Mode, designer of superhero costumes in The Incredibles, is purported to be primarily based on Edith Head. A lasting fame of sorts!
I worked in couture most of my life and privately I would dress clients and I can say that good shaped and fitted clothes can change people, give them power and confidence. One client I dressed for 20 years making everything from denim outfits to t-shirts to evening wear, suits and coats. Over the first months I saw her blossom, it was very rewarding. I worked for great houses as draper and head of workrooms and even worked with Karl, sometimes fitting up to 20 gowns onto models like Claudia Schiffer, Linda Evangelista, Naomi and Karen. It was the height of the 'top model' period. I then worked twice with Ines de la Fressange who was the muse of Karl at Chanel. The profession has changed so much with great houses prefering rappers and insta stars over real talent. Happy to be retired.
Sadly, there’s more profit in a thousand logo t-shirts than in 10 perfectly tailored white shirts. Apropos of nothing, I wish I could still find someone to copy the grey homecoming suit…perfection.
Sabrina is my favorite Audrey Hepburn film and it's so under appreciated. I always dreamed of making her ballgown for prom but it turns out I can't sew. I think it's worth noting that the dress she's wearing in the first seen while beautifully fitted would have been a juniors dress for the time.
While I don't know much about fashion, I think that choosing a "juniors" dress that would typically be worn by younger ladies/girls of the time lends itself to the storytelling. At this point in the film Sabrina is a character with a young naiveté. She has not had much exposure to the world and has maintained a childhood infatuation with the younger Laraby brother. As the film progresses she grows more mature and gives off a more sophisticated air. Her wardrobe then changes with her. It's cool to see how costumes promote visual stirytelling 😊. *edit: I wrote this while I was still very early in the video and realised I kind of just repeated what was said later in the video... Oops 😂
Love it!! I knew Givenchy worked on Sabrina and the story of them meeting but I didn’t realize he never got credit for the film! What a marvelous man that he didn’t say anything at the time, he goes down in history as one of the greats.
Loved this fashion history video with Audrey Hepburn. She was a great actress and a fashion icon. So happy she helped Givenchy finally get the recognition he deserved. The outfits Hepburn wore in Sabrina were classy and fit so well.
Sabrina is the first Audrey Hepburn movie that I watched. I think the white dress lit the first sparkle for my love for fashion and eventually led me to becoming a designer... I can't believe I forgot about it 😵
Strange - as a male - I purchased a men’s Givenchy suit to fit my athletic body for when I got married a long time ago. I loved that suit! He was a great designer. The suit fit with no changes. Love this as I design jewelry and gems now.
Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Funny Face, and Charade are my favorite films of hers. They take me to a more glamorous and sophisticated world, and are just plain fun to watch. Definitely make some more videos on film fashion; there is so much more to see and learn about!
I am most way through Givenchy's biography and it is really worth the read ! Balenciaga pushed him to go independant when he was in a bad contract and he even financed him, refusing to take the shares. Few people know that Balenciaga used to give much of his money away to the poor of his country and was a faithful friend to Givenchy all his life. He used to design for Schiaparelli until she felt that he was more popular than she was.
@@tomc8115 Jean-Nöel Liaut, Grasset Editions. I am reading it in French though, there might be an English version. I found mine for 50 cents in a second hand book store.
My mom was a huge fan of Audrey Hepburn. She loved her fashion and dressed like her all through the 60s. Audrey's biography is incredible. She went through the war in the Netherlands and was part of the resistance. She and her family almost starved to death after the Nazis took over.
One of my favourite movie quotations comes from How to Steal a Million in 1966. Peter O’Toole says to Audrey in a scene in which he has to dress her down that this will give Givenchy a night off. Her wardrobe in this film is stunning. Plus it is one of my fav Hepburn films. Sabrina is as well and I do not agree that it is unappreciated. She is also beautifully attired in Charade which is epic!
Excellent dissection of the movie and Audrey’s clothes. I first saw this film 50 years ago and adored the fashion. My older sister worked in fashion in New York and told me all about Givenchy. I became a fan then and there. Sadly for me I never had the figure to wear his clothes or the knock offs.
Back in the 80's, I was asked to an officers' party adjacent to Buckingham Palace, but I didn't have a suitable dress to wear. I went on a desperate search and happened to find a black faille dress that had the same silhouette as the one Audrey Hepburn wore at 15:31! (I had been a fan since I was a kid, so it was perfect.) The tailor for the Grenadier Guards loved it. After we danced, he actually took me to his studio and gifted me with some swag from the regiment which I have to this day. A magical time.
I just wanted to say I love this movie. The script, the costumes, everything. It doesn't hurt either that the backstory to this film is really interesting. It has behind-the-scenes romance, fighting among the main actors, and to top it off major wardrobe drama.
I would love to see more fashion history videos. Especially if they are movie base. I would love to see you cover older films like The Philadelphia Story, Funny Face, or even Cleopatra ❤
Back in 1997 during the princess ball gown phase, I instead had my wedding dress designed in the manner of Audrey Hepburn’s white organdy gown, complete with detachable over-skirt. It was magical!
Without Hepburn those clothes would not have the same impact. I saw her a few times in NYC and her appearance was extraordinary. Taller than you would think & not looking as skinny as she appeared in some films she had amazing carriage. Definitely of royal blood.
Audrey was also a ballet dancer. You learn a lot about poise, how to carry yourself, and how to showcase a clean line in your wardrobe. The classic black dress in Sabrina has the same silhouette as a ballet costume in La Syphalides. Her humility and how she cared for others also came from her life story, which wasn't always a pretty picture. Such a classy lady.
@@coppelia8641 She was honored at Lincoln Center a couple of times. She was an absolute stand-out among a high-end audience. Beautifully gowned and sweet natured she had the most striking carriage I’d ever seen. Gregory Peck & others who worked with her spoke about her with real affection.
The saddest thing about the fashion in Sabrina is that the movie company accidentally put the gorgeous black and white Givenchy gown in the trash 😞But it was rescued by a woman who really knew what it was 😘
I hadn't heard that story. I know Audrey wore it to some of the premieres, and someone told me she gifted it to Debby Reynolds, which makes sense since it was found in one of her trunks in 2018-ish. I got to go see it before it was sold and it was amazing to actually see it in person.
You know you just watched a really good video, when you sigh that it’s over. Loved this smart & witty story-time style of teaching us fashion lore. Luke, you never disappoint! ❤
Thank you, this was a wonderful fashion history video. Another suggestion for another of these videos would be the following films - Cover Girl- 1944 ,Two for the Road - 1967 (Audrey Hepburns style changes a lot going into the 60s ), High Society - 1956 and To Catch A Thief- 1955 ( the dresses that Grace Kelly wore in both films were beautiful). Thanks again, this video was fantastic!
It’s not terrible surprising that Edith took credit for Givenchy costumes at all given her past history. If anyone doesn’t know when she trying to get her first job in Hollywood as a costume designer, she didn’t use her own fashion sketch’s but took one of her college’s stretch acted like they were hers. So she never really had a problem of taking credit from other peoples work from the beginning. Obviously she did prove that she did have exceptional talent over the years with her amazing outfits but wouldn’t say she’s a woman of honor either.
I've read that she was really angry about not getting to design the main pieces for the film, so her trying to take credit doesn't shock me too much considering her history.
@@violetsnotviolence Me either, it seems like she had a large ego of herself and wanted all the glory to herself even though lots of time it’s a team effort.
It's her best movie fashion wise. I'm kicking myself that I wasn't a Barbie collector when they did a do ll based on the black and white gown in this film. It's my outfit she ever wore. The doll is $300 now.
This was an excellent show. Well done! I hope you do more of these. An obvious choice (perhaps you've done it already) would be the iconic pairing of Yves Saint Laurent and Catherine Deneuve in Belle de Jour. Another one you might want to look into is Vivien Leigh's Balmain wardrobe in The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone.
This movie was my awakening to Audrey Hepburn as a fashion icon, not Breakfast at Tiffany's. Sabrina's is the original little black dress for me. ❤️ Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's lucky black dress was inspired from it, I think.
FANTASTIC REVIEW! I’m a huge fan of Hepburn, Givenchy, Edith Head’s work and film history. I’ve watched Sabrina many times and didn’t know all this. I will watch it again with this insight in mind. YES please do more of this! Start with ALL HEPBURN films, lol. Breakfast at Tiffany’s has been studied at length, but I would be very interested in the costume design for the supporting roles. Like all those outfits at that party, and the interior designer.
This is a fabulous video and I absolutely loved every minute. I was born in 1954 and have always loved Audrey Hepburn and all of her movies. Thank you for highlighting this interesting behind the scenes tale.
Love this kind of video, more please. :) I saw Sabrina as a teen and it cemented my sense of fashion, except I don’t have Audrey’s taille de guêpe lol. That and Charade.
I adore the movie Sabrina and I even like the remake done in the 1990s. The fashion can’t be beat in this movie. That white ballgown is my dream red carpet/gala dress.
You should cover the costumes by Givenchy In Audrey’s film Two for the Road. The clothes are gorgeous with a real 60s style. There’s a beautiful swimsuit and a beautiful patten leather red suit and a sequin dress and white just gorgeous stuff. If you don’t know the film check it out it would be great to hear any information on these pieces of clothing, I would love to find a swimsuit like that one!
I was scrolling the comments to see if this film came up!! It is such a beautiful film in every way, thanks for bringing it up. It’s very hard to find! Last time I watched it, I rented it on VHS from a long gone rental place that had an amazing selection of old film. Have you found it on a streaming service by any chance?
This is that story my mom told me when we were watching The Incredibles'! As soon as she saw Edna Moll she pointed to the tv and said, Oh my gosh! That's Edith Head!" and told me the whole story. Bad form on Head's part, but kudos to Hepburn! That woman was so classy!
I absolutely love her. So happy she championed Hubert Givenchy. I find it disturbing that people pass off other designers work as their own. I think I have seen all of S. Hepburn work. Such a talented artist.
Amazing video! Sabrina is one of the movies I always watched as a kid and each time I was captivated by the fashion but never thought to look into it. Thank you for giving us this. Could you please do something on Funny Face(I mean think of the pink) or the Audrey silhouette? Have a nice day :)
In fairness to Edith Head, that's the way production worked at that time. She knew what she was doing and that's why she supervised and got the credit and the Oscar. She also had sole production credit in her contract. Fashion consultant Amanda Hallay, sadly no longer with us, has discussed this before.
Nobody gets where are by themselves. I have heard actors thank their director, fellow actors and others that worked on their movie. Directors will thank the actors, editor, cameraman, etc. As "Costume Supervisor" Edith Head could have said she wanted to thank Givenchy for his contribution to the film, but she was too egocentric and maybe too insecure to do so.
Sabrina was my first Audrey movie. I instantly fell in love with her. Learning more about her back story just deepend my appreciation. Truly a lovely woman, inside and out. Good for her winning the war ❤
I was a professional costume designer for 45 years and like Miss Head said, you have to be a diplomat. If she was designing for a big star, she would show them 3 different versions of the same costume. They could turn down one or two but usually were afraid to turn down all three. Then she would combine the best parts of the three into one costume the star approved. She was a very smart business woman also. She turned some of her designs into home sewing patterns.
This was very spot-on, as well as an inside look at "the Industry". Maybe Liz Taylor's silk chiffon cocktail-dress from Cat on a Hot Tin Roof or Auntie Mame's backless Orchid dress could be looked into. PS The "Train" was also an attempt at relating Cinderella to the story line.
Love this kind of analysis! Would love to see some deep dive into the works of Jean-Paul Gaultier for moveis like "the cook, the thief, his wife and her lover" or "the fifth element"
Thank you for another great piece of fashion. If you are looking for Hollywood/movie themed topics, some interesting ones might be Adrian, Travilla (the gold lame dress with the tiny pleats that Marilyn Monroe wore is quite a piece of craftsmanship) and Jean Louis (I've always wanted some of the pieces that Kim Novak wore in Bell, Book & Candle).
love these. would like to see more movies/fashion relationships. personally i am thinking of the 1970's love story. ali mcgraw was luminous and the fashion is worth talking about! another excellent video luke! but then again i would watch a video of you doing laundry. the admiration runs deep
I so enjoyed your presentation - Thank you! I wanted to mention that the summer ball dress with fringe train was very interesting to see live and it looks quite different how it is on film - both quite stunning. The original eye to eye is more of a tea stained colour and the fabric up close looks fragile. Also the original had a lovely puffy bolero like jacket. I can see why the jacket was not shown yet I would have liked to see it together and have her shed it, yet her entrance looks cool and confident as if she checked her coat - and showing of her shoulders and young delicacy. The lighting in the film thru the lens shows a sharp contrast for great effect in B&W and on display it is as memorable - the dress worn with the intended jacket would have been a showstopper at the opera in Paris for example as a winter choice.
I stumbled across this video and am so glad I decided to watch it - LOVED your detailed knowledge about the dresses and designers. Now I have to do two thinks I hadn't set out to do tonight at all - subscribe and watch more of your videos, and watch Sabrina. THANK YOU!!!
So funny! I had no idea who Edith Head was. Except now I know she was the inspo for the character in The Incredibles. But I, of course, know Givenchy and knew that those were his dresses, never even knew she was involved. Love you, Luke 🩷
Sabrina has always been my favorite; both of AH and of the Cinderella Story narrative. This movie helps a girl dream! Thank You for your insight and video.
This was a fascinating piece of info about a movie that I had forgotten about. It goes without saying that you are delightful to listen to. Thank you for spending the time to do this piece.
I mean this as NO disrespect to Givenchy, but Audrey could make a bucket look fashionable. It’s not just that she’s beautiful - she’s poised and every move looks like she’s dancing. She looks like a fairy or doe incarnate (and I mean, she IS a ballet dancer and just seems like a kind person, so both of those come out in her performance and presence I guess)
Thank you! Yes - more history. I have always loved the fashion in this film, and didn't know Givenchy never got credit. Fascinating. And so odd how Head just walked off when she got the Oscar!
There is always two sides in any story. No matter which side you are on, we can't deny the talents of both Hubert de Givenchy and Edith Head. The name Givenchy will carry a bigger legacy and I will always thank Head for having given us some espectacular fashion moments in the Golden Age of Hollywood. 💖
As a fashion graduate, I really enjoyed this video breakdown of one of my favorite stand out movies. I saw it years ago, and will never forget the beautiful, stunning Givenchy dress.
My favorite movie, I cry at the end no matter how many times I watch it. I understand your point but when she said she couldn’t stay and do the dishes it was because she had realized what Lionel was up to. I love the movie and I loved your video.
this was a joy to watch 💜💚 I would love to watch more of these, I hope for my favourite Elizabeth Taylor but your commentary makes it interesting & fun regardless!
Audrey Hepburn is my style go-to. I had heard of the Edith Head situation. It is sad because it tarnishes what might have been a glorious legacy for Ms.Head as now the creative origin of other items could be seen as problematic. On the other hand with Audrey Hepburn's legendary style and association with charities in her retirement her name will be kept known for a very long time. Thank you Luke and HauteLeMode staff for the historical research and the showcasing of an icon. For any fashion history suggestions: Katherine Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman and Jean Harlow all wore fashion which still affects design.
Thanks for this video showing the beautiful costumes/fashions worn by Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina and the background about the designs. I didn't realize Edith Head was influenced by Givenchy's designs in the last two costumes. The men's costumes in the film aren't especially notable, except poor Humphrey Bogart has a humiliating scene where he puts on his old college sweater and silly beanie hat (Yale): “Look at me-Joe College with a touch of arthritis.” Cary Grant was the first choice to play Linus. Bogart had to be pressured to play the role and he felt too old for the part compared to Audrey Hepburn, so that outfit really rubbed it in. William Holden, who was more dashing in the film, also looked a bit ridiculous with blonde hair. Eventually the film becomes quite moving because Hepburn, Bogart and Holden are such wonderful actors. I'd love to see a future video about Audrey Hepburn's costumes in Funny Face and Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Great video! I was named after this movie because it was my mother's favorite when she was a kid. I was definitely not aware of the drama behind the scenes, but I was very happy to learn about it!
I saw Audrey in Sabrina. I have always had the impression it is a very well known movie partially due to the evening gown. Funny Face was a fashion lover's dream. Love in the Afternoon was another delightful movie, which unfortunately is not so well known with only one remarkable dress. She starred with Maurice Chevalier as the dad. Most people know Breakfast at Tiffany's which to me sported only one remarkable dress. The bright pink one, and then there is the stunning My Fair Lady.
Loving the comments. Already commented how much I love this review. Not sure if anyone has suggested Doris Day. She has been underappreciated in my opinion, so talented and just gorgeous. I would love to see a review of the fashion in some of her films, like Hitchcock’s The Man Who Knew too Much, or even Pillow Talk or Teacher’s Pet. 💕
Love this content so much!❤ I do however disagree with Luke's comments that Sabrina is one of her under appreciated and over looked movies.maybe by his generation but not by the previous generations, my daughters generations associated Breakfast at Tiffany's and Sabrina as does my generation. I hole you delve into Marlene Dietrich fashion and history!❤thanks for putting in the work to introduce new generations to great film and beautiful fashion. I love your content.
How very Christian Siriano of you! Seriously, this was beautifully done and has the same je ne sais quoi as that shot of Sacre Coeur outside of Audrey’s window in Paris. I would love to see/hear your take on Faye Dunaway’s clothes in The Eyes of Laura Mars or Diana Ross’s in Mahogany or even Shirley MacLaine’s truly camp outfits in What a Way to Go, designed by the legendary Edith Head. Bravo!
I'd heard the story about Givenchy and Head years ago as a fashion student. Head was impolitic in her decision not to mention Givenchy but she was on solid legal ground. Her Paramount contract gave her sole credit for any film she worked on. However, it was said Hepburn was so outraged by Givenchy's lack of credit, and Head's willingness to give the impression that she designed all of Hepburn's clothes for Sabrina, that she promised Givenchy that he would be the primary designer for all of her subsequent films. And she kept that promise, with a few exceptions, for the next thirty years.
Head DH !
A real lady, that she was
Thank you for clearing that up. Having met Edith Head at Universal, I've learned that having an Ego is not an option. While designing, for example the infamous Liz Taylor gown in A Place in The Sun,
She had to work with the Studio's rules & demands, the director's vision & Taylor's personality. You might say that her strength was Juggling.
Thank you.
What’s interesting many directors had a view of what they wanted their stars to wear, and it’s the costume department to deliver the directors vision. I can not remember the name of one director, but he designed all of the leading lady’s dresses and the costume department had to make them how he wanted not how Edit Head wanted but she still got credit for the customs.
I was going into fashion back in the 80’s when the company I was going to work for stated that all designs made at the company went to the head designer. I worked hard on my collection there was no way I was going to let some burnt out strumpet take credit for my designs, so told them thank you for the opportunity but I’ll keep my designs picked up my folder and walked out, I should have checked my folder before walking out that day because some how he had snagged two of my designs which turned up a year later in their shops. Because I did not have my original drawings there was nothing I could do about it. That’s when I changed job paths yet again and designed only for myself from then on.
Fashion industry is too cut throat at times, just not worth the high blood pressure and long hours to have someone taking credit for your work for the next 5 years before you can get the chance to get your name on a label. The company went out of business in the 90’s when it was found that they were using sweat shops to turn out their garments, so a lucky escape for me really.
In my more mature years, I have pretty much made it a rule that if Audrey wouldn’t wear it, neither would I. And it works. Always simple and classic and never gets old. Miss her!
Let's not forget, Edna Mode, designer of superhero costumes in The Incredibles, is purported to be primarily based on Edith Head. A lasting fame of sorts!
I worked in couture most of my life and privately I would dress clients and I can say that good shaped and fitted clothes can change people, give them power and confidence. One client I dressed for 20 years making everything from denim outfits to t-shirts to evening wear, suits and coats. Over the first months I saw her blossom, it was very rewarding. I worked for great houses as draper and head of workrooms and even worked with Karl, sometimes fitting up to 20 gowns onto models like Claudia Schiffer, Linda Evangelista, Naomi and Karen. It was the height of the 'top model' period. I then worked twice with Ines de la Fressange who was the muse of Karl at Chanel. The profession has changed so much with great houses prefering rappers and insta stars over real talent. Happy to be retired.
Sadly, there’s more profit in a thousand logo t-shirts than in 10 perfectly tailored white shirts. Apropos of nothing, I wish I could still find someone to copy the grey homecoming suit…perfection.
I wish that I could afford Perfectly Taylored Clothes...it would be a pleasant change. But Alas😢
Fabulous ! You must have cherished sweet memories too!
Fascinating, deep into the artistry of couture, Bout du chapeau.
Sabrina is my favorite Audrey Hepburn film and it's so under appreciated. I always dreamed of making her ballgown for prom but it turns out I can't sew. I think it's worth noting that the dress she's wearing in the first seen while beautifully fitted would have been a juniors dress for the time.
While I don't know much about fashion, I think that choosing a "juniors" dress that would typically be worn by younger ladies/girls of the time lends itself to the storytelling. At this point in the film Sabrina is a character with a young naiveté. She has not had much exposure to the world and has maintained a childhood infatuation with the younger Laraby brother. As the film progresses she grows more mature and gives off a more sophisticated air. Her wardrobe then changes with her.
It's cool to see how costumes promote visual stirytelling 😊.
*edit: I wrote this while I was still very early in the video and realised I kind of just repeated what was said later in the video... Oops 😂
Please make this into a series!
definitely going to be working on that going forward!!
Great idea. I give you all credit.
Yes!!! A series! We need it
Agreed make this into series.
I wish some facet of the fashion industry would snap you up. These historical offerings are top notch.
Love it!! I knew Givenchy worked on Sabrina and the story of them meeting but I didn’t realize he never got credit for the film! What a marvelous man that he didn’t say anything at the time, he goes down in history as one of the greats.
Loved this fashion history video with Audrey Hepburn. She was a great actress and a fashion icon. So happy she helped Givenchy finally get the recognition he deserved. The outfits Hepburn wore in Sabrina were classy and fit so well.
I think my favorite costumes Hepburn wore by Givenchy are in Funny Face. One dress more gorgeous than the next. I Highly Recommend.
Sabrina is the first Audrey Hepburn movie that I watched. I think the white dress lit the first sparkle for my love for fashion and eventually led me to becoming a designer... I can't believe I forgot about it 😵
*"Funny Face" was also iconic fashion wise.*
The Givenchy dresses on Audrey are sublime. Thank you for telling this fascinating story!
Strange - as a male - I purchased a men’s Givenchy suit to fit my athletic body for when I got married a long time ago. I loved that suit! He was a great designer. The suit fit with no changes. Love this as I design jewelry and gems now.
Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Funny Face, and Charade are my favorite films of hers. They take me to a more glamorous and sophisticated world, and are just plain fun to watch. Definitely make some more videos on film fashion; there is so much more to see and learn about!
I am most way through Givenchy's biography and it is really worth the read ! Balenciaga pushed him to go independant when he was in a bad contract and he even financed him, refusing to take the shares. Few people know that Balenciaga used to give much of his money away to the poor of his country and was a faithful friend to Givenchy all his life. He used to design for Schiaparelli until she felt that he was more popular than she was.
Sounds like a good book. Author?
@@tomc8115 Jean-Nöel Liaut, Grasset Editions. I am reading it in French though, there might be an English version. I found mine for 50 cents in a second hand book store.
We appreciate your insights, Luke. You'll always have our support.
One of my favorite movies, broke down by one of my favorite fashion critics! perfection!
My mom was a huge fan of Audrey Hepburn. She loved her fashion and dressed like her all through the 60s. Audrey's biography is incredible. She went through the war in the Netherlands and was part of the resistance. She and her family almost starved to death after the Nazis took over.
One of my favourite movie quotations comes from How to Steal a Million in 1966. Peter O’Toole says to Audrey in a scene in which he has to dress her down that this will give Givenchy a night off. Her wardrobe in this film is stunning. Plus it is one of my fav Hepburn films. Sabrina is as well and I do not agree that it is unappreciated. She is also beautifully attired in Charade which is epic!
How to Steal a Million is often overlooked, unfortunately. I love it: funny, romantic, and with Hepburn dressed in the “mod” 60s look.
Audrey is my ALL TIME FAVOURITE STYLE AND BEAUTY ICON. So you can imagine how happy I am with this video ❤
Excellent dissection of the movie and Audrey’s clothes. I first saw this film 50 years ago and adored the fashion. My older sister worked in fashion in New York and told me all about Givenchy. I became a fan then and there. Sadly for me I never had the figure to wear his clothes or the knock offs.
Back in the 80's, I was asked to an officers' party adjacent to Buckingham Palace, but I didn't have a suitable dress to wear. I went on a desperate search and happened to find a black faille dress that had the same silhouette as the one Audrey Hepburn wore at 15:31! (I had been a fan since I was a kid, so it was perfect.) The tailor for the Grenadier Guards loved it. After we danced, he actually took me to his studio and gifted me with some swag from the regiment which I have to this day. A magical time.
I just wanted to say I love this movie. The script, the costumes, everything. It doesn't hurt either that the backstory to this film is really interesting. It has behind-the-scenes romance, fighting among the main actors, and to top it off major wardrobe drama.
I would love to see more fashion history videos. Especially if they are movie base. I would love to see you cover older films like The Philadelphia Story, Funny Face, or even Cleopatra ❤
Seconded!
I'd love to see an analysis of Cleopatra particularly
Or Cover Girl with Rita Hayworth and Gene Kelly.
D’accord!
Back in 1997 during the princess ball gown phase, I instead had my wedding dress designed in the manner of Audrey Hepburn’s white organdy gown, complete with detachable over-skirt. It was magical!
Without Hepburn those clothes would not have the same impact. I saw her a few times in NYC and her appearance was extraordinary. Taller than you would think & not looking as skinny as she appeared in some films she had amazing carriage. Definitely of royal blood.
Yes her mother was a baroness.
Audrey was also a ballet dancer. You learn a lot about poise, how to carry yourself, and how to showcase a clean line in your wardrobe. The classic black dress in Sabrina has the same silhouette as a ballet costume in La Syphalides. Her humility and how she cared for others also came from her life story, which wasn't always a pretty picture. Such a classy lady.
@marionmarino1616 Omg you saw her?? Did you speak to her?? Tell us more, please! 🥰
@@coppelia8641 She was honored at Lincoln Center a couple of times. She was an absolute stand-out among a high-end audience. Beautifully gowned and sweet natured she had the most striking carriage I’d ever seen. Gregory Peck & others who worked with her spoke about her with real affection.
@@G94-u4calso a Nazi supporter.
The saddest thing about the fashion in Sabrina is that the movie company accidentally put the gorgeous black and white Givenchy gown in the trash 😞But it was rescued by a woman who really knew what it was 😘
I hadn't heard that story. I know Audrey wore it to some of the premieres, and someone told me she gifted it to Debby Reynolds, which makes sense since it was found in one of her trunks in 2018-ish. I got to go see it before it was sold and it was amazing to actually see it in person.
Audrey Hepburn was nominated for her performance in Sabrina. There should be a movie made about this backstage story.
You know you just watched a really good video, when you sigh that it’s over. Loved this smart & witty story-time style of teaching us fashion lore. Luke, you never disappoint! ❤
I no am still puzzled as how in earth Sabrina was able to get that incredible gown in one of her tiny suitcases! ❤❤❤❤
Roll it to pack.
Iron tulle between layers of waxed paper & steam.
Or, box it & send the dress to the destination.
As a fan of old movies, and old Hollywood, thank you so much for these dives into the unforgettable fashion moments of days gone by.
Thank you, this was a wonderful fashion history video. Another suggestion for another of these videos would be the following films - Cover Girl- 1944 ,Two for the Road - 1967 (Audrey Hepburns style changes a lot going into the 60s ), High Society - 1956 and To Catch A Thief- 1955 ( the dresses that Grace Kelly wore in both films were beautiful). Thanks again, this video was fantastic!
I’m obsessed with your breakdown of the movie, the designs and the storyline.
It’s not terrible surprising that Edith took credit for Givenchy costumes at all given her past history. If anyone doesn’t know when she trying to get her first job in Hollywood as a costume designer, she didn’t use her own fashion sketch’s but took one of her college’s stretch acted like they were hers. So she never really had a problem of taking credit from other peoples work from the beginning. Obviously she did prove that she did have exceptional talent over the years with her amazing outfits but wouldn’t say she’s a woman of honor either.
I've read that she was really angry about not getting to design the main pieces for the film, so her trying to take credit doesn't shock me too much considering her history.
@@violetsnotviolence Me either, it seems like she had a large ego of herself and wanted all the glory to herself even though lots of time it’s a team effort.
It's her best movie fashion wise. I'm kicking myself that I wasn't a Barbie collector when they did a do ll based on the black and white gown in this film. It's my outfit she ever wore. The doll is $300 now.
It was GREAT!
@@lunagrace2872 Typical narcissist!
This was an excellent show. Well done! I hope you do more of these. An obvious choice (perhaps you've done it already) would be the iconic pairing of Yves Saint Laurent and Catherine Deneuve in Belle de Jour. Another one you might want to look into is Vivien Leigh's Balmain wardrobe in The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone.
Interesting background story. "Sabrina" is one of my favorite movies. It just works.
This movie was my awakening to Audrey Hepburn as a fashion icon, not Breakfast at Tiffany's. Sabrina's is the original little black dress for me. ❤️ Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's lucky black dress was inspired from it, I think.
More fashion history please!!!!
Thanks Luke, love to see more fashion history, that would be awesome! Audrey Hepburn is a wonderful choice as her style is still inspiring ❣️
FANTASTIC REVIEW! I’m a huge fan of Hepburn, Givenchy, Edith Head’s work and film history. I’ve watched Sabrina many times and didn’t know all this. I will watch it again with this insight in mind. YES please do more of this! Start with ALL HEPBURN films, lol. Breakfast at Tiffany’s has been studied at length, but I would be very interested in the costume design for the supporting roles. Like all those outfits at that party, and the interior designer.
Sabrina’s writing is top notch! Billy Wilder is such a talented writer/director!
This is a fabulous video and I absolutely loved every minute. I was born in 1954 and have always loved Audrey Hepburn and all of her movies. Thank you for highlighting this interesting behind the scenes tale.
Love this kind of video, more please. :) I saw Sabrina as a teen and it cemented my sense of fashion, except I don’t have Audrey’s taille de guêpe lol. That and Charade.
I adore the movie Sabrina and I even like the remake done in the 1990s. The fashion can’t be beat in this movie. That white ballgown is my dream red carpet/gala dress.
You should cover the costumes by Givenchy In Audrey’s film Two for the Road. The clothes are gorgeous with a real 60s style. There’s a beautiful swimsuit and a beautiful patten leather red suit and a sequin dress and white just gorgeous stuff. If you don’t know the film check it out it would be great to hear any information on these pieces of clothing, I would love to find a swimsuit like that one!
I was scrolling the comments to see if this film came up!! It is such a beautiful film in every way, thanks for bringing it up. It’s very hard to find! Last time I watched it, I rented it on VHS from a long gone rental place that had an amazing selection of old film. Have you found it on a streaming service by any chance?
This is that story my mom told me when we were watching The Incredibles'! As soon as she saw Edna Moll she pointed to the tv and said, Oh my gosh! That's Edith Head!" and told me the whole story. Bad form on Head's part, but kudos to Hepburn! That woman was so classy!
I absolutely love her. So happy she championed Hubert Givenchy. I find it disturbing that people pass off other designers work as their own. I think I have seen all of S. Hepburn work. Such a talented artist.
"S. Hepburn"?
Amazing video! Sabrina is one of the movies I always watched as a kid and each time I was captivated by the fashion but never thought to look into it. Thank you for giving us this. Could you please do something on Funny Face(I mean think of the pink) or the Audrey silhouette? Have a nice day :)
In fairness to Edith Head, that's the way production worked at that time. She knew what she was doing and that's why she supervised and got the credit and the Oscar. She also had sole production credit in her contract. Fashion consultant Amanda Hallay, sadly no longer with us, has discussed this before.
Nobody gets where are by themselves. I have heard actors thank their director, fellow actors and others that worked on their movie. Directors will thank the actors, editor, cameraman, etc. As "Costume Supervisor" Edith Head could have said she wanted to thank Givenchy for his contribution to the film, but she was too egocentric and maybe too insecure to do so.
as a cinéaste and fashion lover this is everything. Please continue with more movie and fashion!
Sabrina was my first Audrey movie. I instantly fell in love with her. Learning more about her back story just deepend my appreciation. Truly a lovely woman, inside and out.
Good for her winning the war ❤
I was a professional costume designer for 45 years and like Miss Head said, you have to be a diplomat. If she was designing for a big star, she would show them 3 different versions of the same costume. They could turn down one or two but usually were afraid to turn down all three. Then she would combine the best parts of the three into one costume the star approved. She was a very smart business woman also. She turned some of her designs into home sewing patterns.
This was very spot-on, as well as an inside look at "the Industry".
Maybe Liz Taylor's silk chiffon cocktail-dress from Cat on a Hot Tin Roof or Auntie Mame's backless Orchid dress could be looked into. PS The "Train" was also an attempt at relating Cinderella to the story line.
Love this kind of analysis! Would love to see some deep dive into the works of Jean-Paul Gaultier for moveis like "the cook, the thief, his wife and her lover" or "the fifth element"
Thank you for another great piece of fashion. If you are looking for Hollywood/movie themed topics, some interesting ones might be Adrian, Travilla (the gold lame dress with the tiny pleats that Marilyn Monroe wore is quite a piece of craftsmanship) and Jean Louis (I've always wanted some of the pieces that Kim Novak wore in Bell, Book & Candle).
Sabrina is my favourite film of all time. Thank you for this video!!!!
Sabrina is my favorite movie, so much so that I named my daughter Audrey. She’s a beautiful petite brunette with great eyebrows so it worked out well.
love these. would like to see more movies/fashion relationships. personally i am thinking of the 1970's love story. ali mcgraw was luminous and the fashion is worth talking about! another excellent video luke! but then again i would watch a video of you doing laundry. the admiration runs deep
As a huge fan of Audrey & classic film in general, this video was a real treat! Great job Luke ♥️
I so enjoyed your presentation - Thank you! I wanted to mention that the summer ball dress with fringe train was very interesting to see live and it looks quite different how it is on film - both quite stunning. The original eye to eye is more of a tea stained colour and the fabric up close looks fragile. Also the original had a lovely puffy bolero like jacket. I can see why the jacket was not shown yet I would have liked to see it together and have her shed it, yet her entrance looks cool and confident as if she checked her coat - and showing of her shoulders and young delicacy. The lighting in the film thru the lens shows a sharp contrast for great effect in B&W and on display it is as memorable - the dress worn with the intended jacket would have been a showstopper at the opera in Paris for example as a winter choice.
I started watching you because of fashion history and keep coming back because of fashion history.
Sabrina is my favorite Audrey Hepburn movie.
I stumbled across this video and am so glad I decided to watch it - LOVED your detailed knowledge about the dresses and designers. Now I have to do two thinks I hadn't set out to do tonight at all - subscribe and watch more of your videos, and watch Sabrina. THANK YOU!!!
You needs to do that for others films where designers dressed their muses. it's such a good video!
Loved this! I don't think I have seen that film but will give a watch now. Audrey looks stunning in all the shots. Thanks for all the hard work.
So funny! I had no idea who Edith Head was. Except now I know she was the inspo for the character in The Incredibles. But I, of course, know Givenchy and knew that those were his dresses, never even knew she was involved. Love you, Luke 🩷
Luca this video is gorgeous. Love Sabrina.
I definitely love whenever you share fashion history! Thanks for this video :)
What a fascinating story, you’re wonderful story teller! I enjoyed it immensely, thank you!
I could watch an entire series on Audrey Hepburn or the fashion from all her movies
Sabrina has always been my favorite; both of AH and of the Cinderella Story narrative. This movie helps a girl dream! Thank You for your insight and video.
Incredible video!!! As an old hollywood girlie AND a fashion girlie, this video is everything. Please do more!!
This was a fascinating piece of info about a movie that I had forgotten about. It goes without saying that you are delightful to listen to. Thank you for spending the time to do this piece.
Like I just want you to know what a fabulous story teller you are. I am always fully engaged with everything you are saying. You are excellent!
I mean this as NO disrespect to Givenchy, but Audrey could make a bucket look fashionable. It’s not just that she’s beautiful - she’s poised and every move looks like she’s dancing. She looks like a fairy or doe incarnate (and I mean, she IS a ballet dancer and just seems like a kind person, so both of those come out in her performance and presence I guess)
Thank you! Yes - more history. I have always loved the fashion in this film, and didn't know Givenchy never got credit. Fascinating. And so odd how Head just walked off when she got the Oscar!
There is always two sides in any story. No matter which side you are on, we can't deny the talents of both Hubert de Givenchy and Edith Head. The name Givenchy will carry a bigger legacy and I will always thank Head for having given us some espectacular fashion moments in the Golden Age of Hollywood. 💖
Edith felt she was more of a costume designer
I never saw the original movie Sabrina, you have made me want to see this film. Thanks.
Agreed that "Sabrina" is the memorable classic; thank you for highlighting the fashion aspect (fascinating!) and a lovely recap of the film. ;-)
As a fashion graduate, I really enjoyed this video breakdown of one of my favorite stand out movies. I saw it years ago, and will never forget the beautiful, stunning Givenchy dress.
I loved this episode. Thank you for this fashion history moment! I would love to see more videos of this type!‼️🙋♀️💜🇨🇦
My favorite movie, I cry at the end no matter how many times I watch it. I understand your point but when she said she couldn’t stay and do the dishes it was because she had realized what Lionel was up to.
I love the movie and I loved your video.
this was a joy to watch 💜💚 I would love to watch more of these, I hope for my favourite Elizabeth Taylor but your commentary makes it interesting & fun regardless!
Loved this video … yes, please make more fashion stories like this 🙏🏻 Regards from Montreal 🇨🇦
Very nice job with this video! Most people who know Audrey Hepburn will agree this is their favorite movie.
Audrey Hepburn is my style go-to. I had heard of the Edith Head situation. It is sad because it tarnishes what might have been a glorious legacy for Ms.Head as now the creative origin of other items could be seen as problematic. On the other hand with Audrey Hepburn's legendary style and association with charities in her retirement her name will be kept known for a very long time. Thank you Luke and HauteLeMode staff for the historical research and the showcasing of an icon.
For any fashion history suggestions: Katherine Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman and Jean Harlow all wore fashion which still affects design.
Thanks for this video showing the beautiful costumes/fashions worn by Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina and the background about the designs. I didn't realize Edith Head was influenced by Givenchy's designs in the last two costumes. The men's costumes in the film aren't especially notable, except poor Humphrey Bogart has a humiliating scene where he puts on his old college sweater and silly beanie hat (Yale): “Look at me-Joe College with a touch of arthritis.” Cary Grant was the first choice to play Linus. Bogart had to be pressured to play the role and he felt too old for the part compared to Audrey Hepburn, so that outfit really rubbed it in. William Holden, who was more dashing in the film, also looked a bit ridiculous with blonde hair. Eventually the film becomes quite moving because Hepburn, Bogart and Holden are such wonderful actors. I'd love to see a future video about Audrey Hepburn's costumes in Funny Face and Breakfast at Tiffany's.
"Sabrina" is a top 10 movie for me. Love, love, love.
fab video luke! hope you enjoyed just appreciating beautiful garments (Rather than the torture you sometimes put yourself through on our behalf
Love, love, love a fashion history lesson!!!
Great video! I was named after this movie because it was my mother's favorite when she was a kid. I was definitely not aware of the drama behind the scenes, but I was very happy to learn about it!
I saw Audrey in Sabrina. I have always had the impression it is a very well known movie partially due to the evening gown. Funny Face was a fashion lover's dream. Love in the Afternoon was another delightful movie, which unfortunately is not so well known with only one remarkable dress. She starred with Maurice Chevalier as the dad. Most people know Breakfast at Tiffany's which to me sported only one remarkable dress. The bright pink one, and then there is the stunning My Fair Lady.
Loving the comments. Already commented how much I love this review. Not sure if anyone has suggested Doris Day. She has been underappreciated in my opinion, so talented and just gorgeous. I would love to see a review of the fashion in some of her films, like Hitchcock’s The Man Who Knew too Much, or even Pillow Talk or Teacher’s Pet. 💕
That was some excellent storytelling, hit all the highlights at a cheeky pace. Thanks
Love Love Love when you cover vintage ❤❤❤❤
Love this content so much!❤ I do however disagree with Luke's comments that Sabrina is one of her under appreciated and over looked movies.maybe by his generation but not by the previous generations, my daughters generations associated Breakfast at Tiffany's and Sabrina as does my generation. I hole you delve into Marlene Dietrich fashion and history!❤thanks for putting in the work to introduce new generations to great film and beautiful fashion. I love your content.
Sabrina is one of my favorite movies and I so appreciate this history lesson on the fashion! Loved it!!
Great video, I was at the edge of my seat the whole time,, Wow! Thanks for sharing.
How very Christian Siriano of you! Seriously, this was beautifully done and has the same je ne sais quoi as that shot of Sacre Coeur outside of Audrey’s window in Paris. I would love to see/hear your take on Faye Dunaway’s clothes in The Eyes of Laura Mars or Diana Ross’s in Mahogany or even Shirley MacLaine’s truly camp outfits in What a Way to Go, designed by the legendary Edith Head. Bravo!
I love your history fashion videos! MORE! You do it so well! Thank you for all that you do! I appreciate them all.