why There is no Givenchy on this Film
Despite to other films of her, in this film she did not wear Givenchy wardrope. Is there anyone that knows the reason why?
Audrey Hepburn was playing (as one character described her) a "suburban English nobody," the kind of woman who wouldn't be wearing clothes that had been specially designed for her - this is why Givenchy would not have been appropriate for TWO FOR THE ROAD. Director Stanley Donen wanted the film to be as realistic as possible, so Hepburn wore what Joanna Wallace would have worn - clothes that had a simple. "off the rack" look, combined with a few items that might have come from a boutique. But there was general agreement Joanna wouldn't have been the haute couture type, which is why Givenchy's services were not needed here.
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shareI agree that Audrey's character is that of an ordinary girl, but that doesn't mean the film wouldn't need a costume designer. Most of the time even plain-looking clothes are especially designed for a film.
I don't know why Givenchy wasn't costume designer for TftR. Even if Donen didn't usually work with him Audrey would have brought him up.
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I agree that Audrey's character is that of an ordinary girl, but that doesn't mean the film wouldn't need a costume designer.
Just because Givenchy wasn't involved with Two For The Road doesn't mean the film didn't have a costume designer; in fact, many individuals received credit for their work. Audrey Hepburn's wardrobe was supervised by Clare Rendlesham, and specific items were designed by Ken Scott, Michele Rosier, Paco Rabanne, Mary Quant and Foale & Tuffin. Hardy Amies was responsible for Albert Finney's wardrobe, and the film's overall wardrobe coordinator was Sophie Issartel Rochas.
Their names all appear in the film's opening titles. share
Just because Givenchy wasn't involved with Two For The Road doesn't mean the film didn't have a costume designerThat's what I said, didn't I? Or is this actually a reply to murph24's post?
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That's what I said, didn't I? Or is this actually a reply to murph24's post?No, it isn't. And I'm murph 24, and I'm replying to your post. Here were the exact words you used, and the ones I responded to -
I agree that Audrey's character is that of an ordinary girl, but that doesn't mean the film wouldn't need a costume designer.The fact is, I never said the film "didn't have" or "didn't need" a costume designer. I only stated that everyone involved in the making of Two For The Road felt that Givenchy would have been an inappropriate choice for this particular project. And since Givenchy was inappropriate, Hepburn's wardrobe was supplied by other designers.
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<< Hepburn wore what Joanna Wallace would have worn - clothes that had a simple. "off the rack" look, combined with a few items that might have come from a boutique. But there was general agreement Joanna wouldn't have been the haute couture type, which is why Givenchy's services were not needed here. >>
It's interesting that the first wardrobe supervisor for Hepburn actually quit during preproduction. While the clothes came off store racks, the actress insisted on extremely involved custom fittings and was obsessed with every detail of the costumes.
After a time of working like this, the original wardrobe supervisor was like, "I'm out of here...life's too short," and they brought in someone else to finish the job.
I don't think it's wrong for an actor or actress to be demanding about their costumes, especially when they're the type heralded for their appearance and style...but since Audrey Hepburn is practically the ONE star hardly anyone has anything bad to say about, and it seems the entire universe worships and idolizes, I think it's funny that there was one designer out there in her day who just said, "Jesus...it's not worth it!"
I don't think it's wrong for an actor or actress to be demanding about their costumes, especially when they're the type heralded for their appearance and style...but since Audrey Hepburn is practically the ONE star hardly anyone has anything bad to say about, and it seems the entire universe worships and idolizes, I think it's funny that there was one designer out there in her day who just said, "Jesus...it's not worth it!"
That's very interesting! The fact that Hepburn can be difficult sometimes and just not have it broadcast!
In fact, I remember reading something similar about a dispute between Hepburn and (I believe) Stanley Donen about what color stockings to wear during a musical number from "Funny Face." He insisted on one color and she insisted on another. Hepburn was very adament about this detail, but eventually had to give in. Later, she calls to apologise and tells him that he was right.
I wish I remembered where I read that. It was probably in a book rather an online article. That's why I didn't find anything online....