Forever fashionable

Her style was synonymous with elegance, comfort and simplicity. And although a longstanding relationship with Givenchy created some of her most timeless ensembles, she was equally at home in capri pants and ballet flats as she was in an organza gown. Maddy Wilson reports.

AUDREY HEPBURN

Audrey Hepburn fell in love with Paris in 1951, a city that would go on to influence her personal sense of style. For unlike many of her celebrity peers, Audrey’s fashion choices leaned towards casual, comfortable clothing when she wasn’t in front of the camera – and even, at times, when she was. While women were most often seen in dresses and skirts, Audrey favoured capri pants, which she owned in a variety of shades and patterns. An original influencer, sales of the item took off as women clamoured to get the look. The slim fit of her capris was almost always finished off with her signature ballet flats. Inspired by her love of the discipline from a young age, it was no surprise Audrey favoured the delicate slip-on shoes.…

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