Style icons: Audrey Hepburn

By Emily Borrett.

The sad passing of Elizabeth Taylor yesterday got me thinking about silver screen goddesses – Liz Taylor was certainly an icon and will be missed by everyone. So who’s your all-time style icon, the one that you take inspiration from when you simply can’t decide what to wear? Over the next few weeks I’m going to look at some of the most iconic dressers of all time, their best looks and pieces that you can buy on the high street to steal a little bit of their fashion magic.

So who better to start with than the queen of chic herself, Audrey Hepburn? Even if you haven’t seen any of her films, everyone knows that little black Givenchy dress, the diamond earrings, the elegant black silk gloves and the cigarette holder – it’s one of the most iconic looks in film history. With her gamine features, charisma and tiny ballerina’s figure, Audrey Hepburn was – and still is – a fashion designer’s dream.

The key to Audrey’s timeless style is all about simplicity. A timeless off-duty look for the iconic film-star was a pair of slim-fitting capri pants cropped above the ankle, worn with neat ballet flats and a simple top. To add a low-key outfit some charm and sparkle, she’d simply add a pair of jaw-droppingly stunning earrings. As for eveningwear, well, you’ve seen her in that little black dress haven’t you? Have a look at our favourite Audrey moments and then see pieces you can buy to copy her look on the high street.