Its impossible to discuss my fair lady without mentioning the films unique and unmistakable look. Costumes outlined are in standard adult sizesextremely large or small sizes may not be available. To celebrate the return of eliza doolittle and professor henry higgins, were sharing these exclusive costume sketches from cecil beaton, who. Rental costumes for my fair lady alfred doolittle, female pearlie, professor henry higgins, eliza doolittle and colonel pickering in addition to rental costumes we have a wide range of sales items for. Pickering, that he, higgins, can teach eliza to speak like an upperclass londoner. The loverly sets from the audrey hepburn movie my fair lady. My fair lady is a 1964 american musical comedydrama film adapted from the 1956 lerner and loewe stage musical based on george bernard shaws 19 stage play, pygmalion. Costume designer cecil beaton created 1,500 costumes for this movie.
My fair lady is now more lovelier than ever with a breathtaking new restoration playing in cinemas nationwide for a limited time only. The white lace dress with the black and white ribbon trim and enormous matching hat eliza wears to the ascot races is my all time favorite film costume. From the sumptuous costumes to the gorgeous set designs, this is a movie into which a world of care and effort was invested. Eliza at the embassy ball, where her efforts at becoming a proper lady are deemed a success. My fair lady is a musical based on george bernard shaws pygmalion, with book and lyrics by alan jay lerner and music by frederick loewe. My fair lady 1964 was experienced director george cukors film musical adaptation of george bernard shaws 1912 play pygmalion that had played successfully on broadway from march 15, 1956 to 1962. Pageant costume hollywood classic my fair lady iconic pink audrey hepburn in the closing scene fashion of. Mar 18, 2012 audrey hepburns iconic ascot dress from my fair lady designed.
Beaton designed more than 1,000 costumes, including hepburns royal ascot ensemble. My fair lady rent costumes, costume rental singapore shop. Closeup on catherine zubers lush my fair lady designs. Audrey hepburns my fair lady blouse to be auctioned, cecil beaton documentary to debut cecil beaton designed more than 1,000 garments for the 1964 film adaptation of my fair lady. The basic dress was made from satin with a lace overlay. Cecil beaton is credited as the production designer as well as costume designer. Costume designers guild president salvador perez, who dresses mindy kaling on the mindy project, has been lucky enough to see some of the original looks from my fair lady. From the sumptuous costumes to the gorgeous set designs, this is a movie into which a world of care and. Julie andrewsmy fair lady rex harrisonlerner and loewe 1956 broadway playbill with ticket stub my fair lady limited imprints 6 imprints original costume designs by cecil benton. Audrey as eliza doolittle audrey hepburn photos, audrey hepburn. This movie defined the little black dress making it a must have for every basic ensemble. My fair lady halloween costumes for adults and kids. Promotional pic of audrey hepburn for the movie my fair lady, givenchy haute couture, as worn by audrey hepburn.
My fair lady is a film which remains popular, partly because it contains a message that remains relevant to modern audiences. Pageant costume hollywood classic my fair lady iconic pink audrey hepburn in the closing scene fashion of my fair lady perfect for a cockney flower girl come up in the world. Movie costume lovers ascot horse race dress, my fair lady. The movie my fair lady tells love story between a flower girl, eliza doolittle, and a phonetic professor, henry higgins. Inspiration posted in costumes, sewing by tanya2austin ive always loved the dress audrey hepburn wore as eliza doolittle in the embassy ball scene of my fair lady. Wednesday, 21 august 1963 i wanted to congratulate audrey hepburn on her appearance, so went down on to the set for a word with her.
Rental costumes for my fair lady alfred doolittle, female pearlie, professor henry higgins, eliza doolittle and colonel pickering in addition to rental costumes we have a wide range of sales items for my fair lady and all of the characters in the show including makeup, wigs, accessories, props, and more. The bet is that she will not be recognized for what she is at the upcoming embassy ball. My fair lady costume i had wellintended plans of doing a bigger photo shoot for this costume. Feb 03, 2017 35 videos play all my fair lady 1964 full movie gundune the marilyn monroe story rare 1963 documentary duration. Its roots reach back to greek mythology, and the story of the sculptor pygmalion, who falls in love with one of his creations which then comes to life. With audrey hepburn, rex harrison, stanley holloway, wilfrid hydewhite. It also perfectly combines all the elements of a great film into a. Hollywood legends collection barbie as eliza doolittle in my fair lady flower girl. Original costume sketches from my fair lady vanity fair. Inspiration posted in costumes, sewing by tanya2austin ive always loved the dress audrey hepburn wore as eliza doolittle in the embassy ball scene of my fair. Oct 22, 2018 of course, there are many other great songs in this movie, but these are my personal favorites.
Audrey hepburn my fair lady best line eliza doolittle. The ensemble was designed by cecil beaton and was sold from the debbie reynolds collection. Home movies how eraappropriate are the costumes and jewelry in my fair lady. Incharacter costumes womens victorian lady costume 4. Nov 16, 2011 behind the scenes of the costumes for the masquerade theatres production of my fair lady nov. The movie, directed by george cukor and with production design, scenic design, and costumes by cecil beaton, was restored in 1994 by james c. My fair lady held its premiere at the criterion theatre in new york. In the dvd special features they say the wardrobe and makeup areas required.
Warners decision to have the entire movie filmed on sound stages in hollywood, even for outdoor scenes. My daughter is a fan of musicals and asked me if i could make this eliza doolittle costume from my fair. It is intended to provide you with required costume changes and a. Many lessons follow, and eliza fools everyone at the ball. My fair lady samuel beckett audrey hepburn hat woman movie movie poster art oui oui dress hats vintage glamour cool costumes my fair lady, audrey hepburn, directed by george cukor, 1964. During a 1964 press event for the movie, wwd asked hepburn if she. My fair lady, playing at the orpheum theatre through march 8th, is a gorgeous revival that will thrill fans of the classic movie as well as theater purists. Jun 25, 2018 audrey hepburns my fair lady blouse to be auctioned, cecil beaton documentary to debut cecil beaton designed more than 1,000 garments for the 1964 film adaptation of my fair lady, which. Every duke and earl and peer is here everyone who should be here is here what a smashing, positively dashing spectacle the ascot opening day at the gate are all the. George bernard shaws 1914 play and gabriel pascals movie pygmalion tracy notes about this.
Reminds me of some of the costumes from the movie my fair. In honor of the digitally restored version of my fair lady being released in theaters and on bluray this october, we sat down with costume designers guild president salvador perez to chat. The story concerns eliza doolittle, a cockney flower girl who. In honor of its 50th anniversary, this eight time oscar. Important please note the attached costume plot is a suggested design interpretation of your production and may differ greatly from the costume world stock. I knew exactly where i wanted to go i found an awesome older golf course nearby that had. See costume sketches for audrey hepburns classic my fair lady gowns millions of people have watched my fair lady since it first opened in 1964, but now fans have an opportunity to. Also, specific colors and fabrics are not described due to new designs and availability in our stock except where noted. The other reason i adore my fair lady is the amazing costumes.
Snobbish phonetics professor henry higgins agrees to a wager that he can make flower. The musical was supposed to be called lady liza, but rex harrison refused to countenance a title based on the name of the female lead. Shaws plot was derived from latin poet ovids story in the metamorphoses about a character named. Audrey hepburn and rex harrison, my fair lady, 1964. Behind the scenes of the costumes for the masquerade theatres production of my fair lady nov. My daughter is a fan of musicals and asked me if i could make this eliza doolittle costume from my fair lady for her one year. With a screenplay by alan jay lerner and directed by george cukor, the film depicts a poor cockney flower seller named eliza doolittle who overhears an arrogant phonetics professor, henry higgins, as he casually wagers that he.
My fair lady, afternoon tea dress i love, love, love this movie. See more ideas about my fair lady, lady and fair lady. Henry higgins finds eliza doolittle, a cockney with very poor grammar, selling flowers in covent garden market after the opera, and wagers with his friend col. Snobbish phonetics professor henry higgins agrees to a wager that he can make flower girl eliza doolittle presentable in high society. How eraappropriate are the costumes and jewelry in my fair lady. Audrey hepburns my fair lady look to be auctioned, beaton film. This wardrobe plot indicates our interpretation of the costume needs of the production. Mar 24, 2018 the title for the movie comes from a line in a traditional rhyme. Oct 15, 2015 see costume sketches for audrey hepburns classic my fair lady gowns millions of people have watched my fair lady since it first opened in 1964, but now fans have an opportunity to see it as. Despite a somewhat flawed and erratic third act, my fair lady rises on the strength of its lush costumes and settings, as well as several great and memorable songs, turning this into a musical.
See more ideas about my fair lady, cecil beaton and fair lady. Important please note the attached costume plot is a suggested design interpretation of your production and may differ greatly from the costume world. Legendary eliza doolittle costume from my fair lady. Pageant costume collection my fair lady movie dont forget to check my other audrey hepburn collections i can make any. Cecil beaton, in charge of sets and costumes, recalls the day this scene was taped for my fair lady.
My fair lady features a number of memorable songs, including i could have danced all night, get me to the church on time, and ive grown accustomed to her face. My fair lady dress 1964 in 2020 fashion, hollywood. Bekijk meer ideeen over film kostuums, audrey hepburn en filmsterren. My fair lady by alan jay lerner and frederick loewe is a musical based on george bernard shaws classic play, pygmalion, which was first performed in 19. With its songs and storyline, it is a favorite of everyone, even the men in our family who claim not to like musicals. A costume for eliza earlier in the film, when she is first learning to become a lady. My fair lady audry hepburn in the american musical film my fair lady costume designer cecil beaton. Oct 27, 2015 in honor of the digitally restored version of my fair lady being released in theaters and on bluray this october, we sat down with costume designers guild president salvador perez to chat about. Truly a film that can be enjoyed every time it is watched as much as the first time. Audrey hepburns my fair lady look to be auctioned, beaton. The film, said at the time to have the largest advance ticket sales of any movie in history. My fair lady is one of the best musical films of all time.
Shop costumes, accessories, makeup, wigs and props for the show and musical my fair lady. Franklin zubers sketches for her design of the upper classes, servants. We sat down with perez to chat about the films iconic costumes, which were designed by legendary costume designer cecil beaton. It caused quite a flap in the movie industry, with many feeling that singer julie andrews should have had the role.
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