Black Givenchy dress of Audrey Hepburn Black Givenchy dress of Audrey Hepburn The black Givenchy dress of Audrey Hepburn is a little black dress designed by Hubert de Givenchy and worn by Audrey Hepburn in the opening of the 1961 romantic comedy film "Breakfast at Tiffany's". The dress is cited as one of the most iconic items of clothing in the history of the twentieth century and perhaps the most famous "little black dress" of all time. Audrey Hepburn was a close friend of French designer Givenchy, referring to the designer as her "best friend" while he considered her his "sister". In 1961, Givenchy designed a
Audrey Hepburn while "Variety" magazine also complimented Hepburn's "soft sensitivity, mar-velous projection and emotional understatement" adding that Hepburn and MacLaine "beautifully complement each other". Hepburn next appeared opposite Cary Grant in the comic thriller "Charade" (1963), playing a young widow pursued by several men who chase the fortune stolen by her murdered husband. The 59-year-old Grant, who had previously withdrawn from the starring male lead roles in "Roman Holiday" and "Sabrina", was sensitive about his age difference with 34-year-old Hepburn, and was uncomfortable about the romantic interplay. To satisfy his concerns, the filmmakers agreed to change the screenplay so that Hepburn's character