From Breakfast at Tiffany’s to Roman Holiday, and all the ballet flats in between, there may not be a more iconic figure than Audrey Hepburn. Other than Marilyn, I don’t know that there’s an actress on more posters, who’s style is more copied, and who’s had a more lastly impact than Audrey Hepburn. And starting on Sept 19th, you might get to own a bit of her legacy! Christie’s in London will be auctioning off over 400 items from Hepburn, from iconic ballet flats and Givenchy dresses to her copy of the Breakfast at Tiffany’s script, on Sept 27; however, the online bidding starts the 19th and lasts till October 3.
The urge to own not only a piece of history (either film, fashion, or both) is strong; and I have to admit that I’m tempted. From reports, it seems like personal scripts (an actress’s dream), to Audrey’s infamous trenches and ballet flats,as well as personal photos and memorabilia will be up for bidding. While some prices are expected to start reasonable (I’ve heard under $500), the interest in the auction, and Audrey Hepburn herself, is so high it expected that this auction will be historic in both bids and prices.
The online sale begins Tuesday, and I know that I can’t wait to see not only what’s for sale, but what I can learn (and perhaps what I can immitate) about Audrey. Are you going to bid? The advice from experts? Bid early, have a strategy, have a limit; all which can be difficult when our emotions get involved. I haven’t decided if I will try to make anything mine, mainly as I’m not sure that I will be able to control myself. But I’m thinking on it. And you may catch me out in a trench and ballet flats, just as a nod.
For more information, including the best way to bid, check out these articles:
From Christie’s
And an interesting piece on the pull of celebrity from the NYTimes
Happy bidding! XO RA
