Sabrina

Ahhh alas the show-stopping gown. Designed by none other than Givenchy himself. Sabrina marked the beginning of Hepburn and Givenchy's relationship together with costume.

At this point in time, Hollywood started to see a shift in the role of the costume designer. Whilst the costume designer began to be handed the pre-transformation outfits, the couturier's role was more important and they were glorified in their show-stopping creations- just like this one.

Isn't it funny that in all her roles, Audrey always fell for the older man. In most cases, they were old enough to be her father! I have a feeling it had something to do with her unique star quality. She was different to all the other female stars at the time. She was never sexualised, she was always rather boyish and innocent. She brought a unique European beauty to the table. Her characters never married the older man. Was it this whole notion of being an untouchable, unsexualised unique sort of beauty that put her in these roles??

There was controversy over this dress. Costume designer Edith Head claimed it as her design but Paramount said it was too innovative for her and it was derived from Givenchy's sketches.