Audrey Hepburn in How To Steal A Million
Kerry Taylor Auctions has announced that it will be selling off pieces worn by Audrey Hepburn in a sale to be held in London on December 8. Among the items going for sale are: a Givenchy black cloque silk designed for Ms Hepburn in Paris When It Sizzles (estimated to fetch between £10K to 15K), a Chantilly lace cocktail number from How To Steal a Million (£15K-20k) and a Sorelle Fontana wedding dress that Hepburn had ordered for the marriage to James Hanson which she called off a few weeks later (£8K - £12K). After the cancellation, Ms. Hepburn asked for the dress to be given to someone less fortunate - "someone who couldn't ever afford a dress like mine, the most beautiful, poor Italian girl you could find." The lucky girl turned out to be one Amabile Altobella, a girl from Latina, who wore it to her wedding to farmer Adelino Solda, with whom she remained married, producing three children. "I have had a happy marriage, so the dress has brought me good luck," Mrs. Solda has said.
I'm sure there are many brides to be who would just love to share some of that luck on their big day!
50% of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to The Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund.
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