Black Italian Satin Sheath Evening Gown (Custom for Film)

Name: Givenchy Black Italian Satin Sheath Evening Gown (Custom for Film)
Brand: Givenchy
Availability: Discontinued

Custom / Prop Only

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Breakfast at Tiffany's

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Holly Golightly

In the iconic opening sequence on Fifth Avenue outside Tiffany & Co., Holly Golightly steps out of a yellow taxi in the early morning, still dressed from the previous night. Holding a paper cup of coffee and a Danish pastry, she pauses at the display windows and gazes at the jewelry, the black sleeveless evening dress underscoring the contrast between her formal glamour and the quiet, nearly deserted street.

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About This Product

A custom costume gown designed by Hubert de Givenchy for Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in the 1961 film. Auction and costume documentation describe it as a black Italian satin evening dress with a sleek sleeveless sheath or narrow column silhouette, a low cut-out back, and a rear slit. Worn in the Tiffany window opening sequence with long gloves and layered pearls, it is one of the most recognizable film costumes of the 20th century. The piece was created specifically for the production rather than sold as a retail model.