Films With Lots Of Clothes | Clothes on Film

Posted by Chris on June 30, 2009

A final favourite selection of Audrey Hepburn outfits from Two for the Road (1967). Again if you have not seen the film, give it go – even if you don’t like the look of the clothes. It’s like no Audrey film you have ever come across, guaranteed.

Swirly Print Dress

Multi-coloured psychedelic print mini-dress with bateau neck and flared sleeves. Pink high heel shoes.

This is Riviera chic for a point in the film where Audrey’s character is as rich and discontent as she is ever going to be. The swirly geometric print is similar to Emilio Pucci’s signature creations from the mid-sixties onwards. His dresses were, and still are, stunningly crafted; they remain the mark of truly expensive and flamboyant elegance.

Apparently this was Audrey’s favourite outfit from the entire movie (even if Finney’s character doesn’t seem too impressed). Her adoration is not surprising as the soft jersey fabric and broad print are immensely flattering on her build.

Similar dresses can now be bought on the high street, though most are appallingly made and the designs heavily replicated. For an original it has got to be Pucci, so best grab your credit card(s).
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Posted by Chris on June 8, 2009

As the 1960s dawned, Audrey Hepburn entered her thirtieth year. Following the success of such films as Funny Face (1957) and Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) she was a huge star, and thanks to her enduring relationship with couturier Hubert de Givenchy (she was his muse) a style icon to boot.

Yet as the decade grooved to immortality with ‘youthquake’ spreading across the globe like wild fire, Audrey suddenly found herself part of the old guard. Teenagers were wearing shorter and shorter minis in myriad colours, and while Audrey always remained chic in her LBD or Givenchy sack, she was not really appealing to a young audience anymore. She wasn’t hip.

Taking the part of an upwardly mobile housewife in Stanley Donan’s dark comedy romance Two for the Road (1967) was at least partly influenced by her desire to reach a more youthful audience.

The role demanded Audrey couldn’t rely on her Givenchy safety net so a selection of ‘off the peg’ items were procured from leading couture designers of the day. Names such as Paco Rabanne, Mary Quant, André Courrèges and Tuffin and Foale all contributed to her wardrobe.

The movie features some striking, beautiful and outrageous outfits and accessories. I’ve decided to sit on the fence and not choose a favourite, so here instead is my pick of the most memorable:
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