Happy Birthday Audrey Hepburn: Here Are 5 Qualities That Make The Yesteryear Beauty The Undefeated Style Icon

Audrey Hepburn's elfin beauty and eclectic style etiquettes continue to live with us along with her films. She is one such actress whose films, as well as the style, has incessantly stayed with more generations! Today marks her 90th birth anniversary. Undoubtedly, she is 20th century's best addition to Hollywood and glamour. From her breakout role in Roman Holiday to setting bars too high for actress in Breakfast at Tiffany's, Audrey's name has been etched in the books of Hollywood history as an accomplished star.

Not just her films but her affiliation to Hubert de Givenchy is a testament to how she inspired new-age fashion. Well, the yesteryear beauty not only found a sweet spot in the hearts of Americans but also became the muse to the fashion stalwart. In fact, Givenchy went on to design Hepburn's personal ensembles as well as some that made it to the silver screen.

On the same, Hepburn had even stated, "His are the only clothes in which I am myself. He is far more than a couturier, he is a creator of personality." In case you don't remember this, the actress' famous little black dress from Breakfast at Tiffany's was a Givenchy creation. The ensemble was sold for £467,200 in 2006, touted to be the highest price paid for an ensemble from a film set.

Well, if it has Hepburn's legacy written all over it, who wouldn't want it as part of their wardrobe? Apart from her tremendous contribution to Hollywood, her films and style continue to live with us. She is the one who brought about several eccentric styles that are now a household essential to all women in the world. With that, we go to list out the five big contributions that Hepburn has given to the field of fashion.

High-waist denim with an oversized belt and looks to kill

Cropped pants which continue to be a wardrobe essential

The white shirt that sparks for everything gorgeous

The Roman Holiday ensemble with the long skirt and scarf around the neck spewing magic

All-black look that can never go wrong!

We would just like to thank her for all her contribution not just in the cinema sphere but also in fashion!

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