Sometimes films are remembered by us not only for the excellent acting and incredibly intricate plot. In some cases, the costumes of the characters become a symbol of a particular film story. For example, it is impossible to imagine “Pretty Woman” without Julia Roberts in a red evening dress, and Audrey Hepburn’s black dress, successfully complemented by a pearl necklace, has long gone down in history. What can we say about those outfits that have completely earned the title of “the greatest dress in the history of cinema.”
Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, 1961
One of the most famous dresses, created by Hubert Givenchy especially for the heroine of Audrey Hepburn - the frivolous and eccentric Holly Golightly. The outfit captivated the female audience so much that it is still considered an icon of style and femininity. In 2006, the dress was sold at auction for $807 thousand.
Julia Roberts, Pretty Woman, 1990
It is impossible to imagine the film without Julia, whose appearance in an elegant evening red dress with open shoulders amazed not only the main character, but also the audience. The touching story of the “moth” has become an example for many representatives of the fairer sex, showing that in true love there are no prejudices or prohibitions. By the way, it’s not just this costume that was memorable in the film. Brown midi dress with large white polka dots is a trendy print for 2019. Today, an exact copy of the outfits can be bought from 2,000 rubles, depending on the manufacturer.
Keira Knightley, Atonement, 2007
According to critics, the green flowing dress of Keira Knightley's heroine is “the most spectacular in the history of cinema.” Designer Jacqueline Durran created it exactly according to the description in Ian McEwan's book, which talks about the only outfit that Cecilia likes - “green prom, backless.” Perhaps this dress in the film completely conveys the atmosphere of lightness and at the same time exceptional sexuality and femininity. Unfortunately, the costume did not survive because it was so thin and delicate that it tore during filming and multiple takes.
Lyudmila Gurchenko, “Carnival Night”, 1956
After the film was released on wide screens, all the fashionistas wanted to get the same dress as Lyudmila Gurchenko’s heroine, Lenochka Krylova. At first, there were rumors that a strict black dress with a satin belt and such a suitable accessory as a white muff was sewn for the actress by Christian Dior himself, but this is not so. All outfits were sewn exclusively in Moscow.It is worth noting that, perhaps, this dress would not have looked so chic on any other actress, since the subtle emphasis on the waist made the image unforgettable, because the actress herself said that her waist size was 48 cm. Unfortunately, the dress was not preserved. It is unknown where it is located - either it was lost in the backstage of Mosfilm, or it became the property of someone’s personal collection.
Vivien Leigh, Gone with the Wind, 1939
Scarlett O'Hara is exactly the character whose dresses were admired for their beauty. Created by the talented costume designer Walter Plunkett, they still dictate fashion, and thousands of women dream of having at least one outfit from the film in their wardrobe. The most popular and unsurpassed is the green dress, according to the story, made from velvet curtains. Many of the costumes from the film have been permanent exhibits at numerous exhibitions and, as a result, have become very worn. Today they are completely restored and belong to Hollywood producer and director David O. Selznick.
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