Audrey Hepburn: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon
By (Author) Megan Hess
Hardie Grant Books
Hardie Grant Books
5th October 2022
13th October 2022
Australia
General
Non Fiction
Cultural studies: dress and society
791.43028092
Hardback
192
Width 187mm, Height 248mm
870g
Audrey Hepburn: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Iconis a stunning illustrated biography of style and screen legend Audrey Hepburn, from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess.
From Sabrina to Breakfast at Tiffany's, Audrey Hepburn is renowned for her unforgettable film roles and fashion looks, but less well known is her fascinating life, including her childhood in Nazi-occupied Holland and her tireless dedication to helping those less fortunate than herself. In this book,Megan's beautiful illustrations follow Hepburn throughthree distinct chapters: her early life in World War II Europe, dreaming of becoming a ballerina; her ingnue years as the rising star of Hollywood and her incredible fashion partnership with Hubert de Givenchy; and her private life beyond the silver screen, building a legacy through her humanitarian work.
Elegantly enclosed by a hardback cover and ribbon,Audrey Hepburn: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Icon is a beautiful celebration of a woman whose life was as remarkable as the clothes she wore and the movies she starred in, with every surprising detail and iconic outfit brought to life on the page by the expert hand of Megan Hess.
Megan Hessis an internationally acclaimed fashion illustrator. Her prestigious clients includeVogue, Vanity Fair, Harpers Bazaar, The New York Times, Chanel, Dior, Cartier, Prada, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. Her bestselling fashion books and belovedClarisseries for children have sold over a million copies worldwide.