Designer Hubert de Givenchy and actress Audrey Hepburn defined a relationship that has become the gold standard of almost every brand. Nearly every obituary and headline since the news of
Givenchy’s death this week has referenced the relationship as core to his career. Its impact went beyond what it meant for the individuals involved. Arguably, on the model of their 40-year
relationship, an entire fashion/Hollywood industrial complex has been built.
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