The cinema and fashion have a very strong connection. Not everyone knows that at the beginning, in 1950s Hollywood, costumes were designed and sewn by costume designers like Edith Head. Her creations were immortalized in many films, especially by the renowned director Alfred Hitchcock. Let’s see together which are the iconic dresses of Hollywood Divas:
Audrey Hepburn’s Little Black Dress
It was only with the famous film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” directed by Blake Edwards in 1961, that this changed. For the first time in the world of cinema, costumes made by costume designers were replaced by outfits created by famous designers. Iconic became the Givenchy black sheath dress worn by Audrey Hepburn at the beginning of the film while eating a croissant and gazing at the Tiffany’s store windows.
This sleeveless dress, cinched at the waist, is also available in our collection, made from Sensitive® fabric, which is stretchy and comfortable, in the colors blue, coral, and brick. The cinema diva wore it with long gloves, an elegant pearl necklace, oversized sunglasses, and refined black kitten-heeled shoes. We recommend wearing it both on its own and with a jacket during a day at the office or in your leisure time.
Marlene Dietrich’s Tailored Suit
Let’s go back in time and mention another fashion icon, Marlene Dietrich. She was the top muse of androgynous style and one of the first women in the history of Hollywood cinema to wear masculine clothing. The tailored suits she wore served as inspiration for many designers like Yves Saint Laurent and Giorgio Armani. Her look in the scene from “Morocco” (1930), where Marlene smokes while wearing a tuxedo, is truly captivating and captivates all viewers.
While wearing men’s clothing with absolute nonchalance was scandalous for its time, these days, the tailored suit in all its variations is a staple in women’s wardrobes. At Opificio Modenese, we’ve included it in our Essentials line, featuring a double-breasted jacket with a peaked lapel and cigarette pants.
Sophia Loren’s Bustier Dress
Let’s not forget that Italian cinema also deserves credit, both in the field of the seventh art and in immortalizing talented and stylish women. One of these great actresses is Sophia Loren, not just an Italian but also an international diva.
In films and on the red carpet, Sophia Loren often chose dresses that emphasized the waist and had a wide round neckline to highlight the décolleté. OPI[MO] recommends the bustier dress in a modern version that we’ve created for this autumn-winter collection. You can pair it with vibrant jewelry and a beautiful lipstick so that when you wear it, you can feel like a radiant style icon just like her.
These are our suggestions, and we hope you liked them. Remember that you can find our Essentials line on our online shop, and for information about the autumn-winter 2023 collection, you can contact us here or via email (info@opificiomodenese.com).
