See five characters who wore some of the most iconic looks in cinema

Cinema has its own rules, but some of them have never changed: the clothes of your characters. A few decades ago, the industry already understood that featuring iconic clothing was one of the best ways to immortalize the film, and that’s how some of the most influential costumes of all time are present.

Over the years, cinema and the costumes that defined the industry — from Audrey Hepburn’s iconic black and white dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s to the most feminine drapery skirt by Vivien Leigh in Gone with the Wind — have inspired world fashion. . Get to know the looks that revolutionized cinema and marked history.

Audrey Hepburn wearing Givenchy in: “luxury doll“

_{Audrey Hepburn’s givenchy dress started a fashion trend that continues to this day.}

Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy have a long-standing relationship. The French designer was responsible for some of the actress’s iconic outfits, giving her the final makeover she needed to become the character in “luxury doll“.

Her attire on this occasion was a simple black dress with long sleeves and a string of pearls. The dress, which became known as the “Little Black Dress”, has become one of the most iconic looks in film history.

Elizabeth Taylor’s “phoenix” outfit in: “cleopatra“

_{The costume cover was made with 24 carat gold (Photo: Reproduction/20th Century Studios)}

Elizabeth Taylor was at the height of her career when she became the Cleopatra of Hollywood, and her “phoenix” dress was the pinnacle of the entire outfit. The film featured some previously unseen feuds, which included a particularist upbringing and a unique way of displaying Taylor’s voluminous dresses.

Taylor’s outfit was even more eye-catching: the all-gold look that accompanied a cape was made with 24-carat gold and decorated with hundreds of beads. This was the look that made the film join the list of the most iconic productions in history, raising the relationship between fashion and cinema to a new level.

Vivien Leigh drapery dress in: “Gone with the Wind“

_{Vivien Leigh’s dress was made with velvet fabrics (Photo: Reproduction/Loews Cineplex Entertainment)}

“Gone with the Wind” is considered one of the most important films in history, and Scarlett O’Hara’s wardrobe, played by Vivien Leigh, was an unforgettable part of this production.

The famous drapery dress worn by Scarlett, where at a certain point in the film the actress uses curtains from her home to make a luxurious dress, was actually designed by Walter Plunkett and made from green velvet. This outfit became iconic: it combined the characteristic sophistication of a lady with the practicality of rural life.

Cher Horowitz yellow plaid suit in: “The Beverly Hills Girls“

_{Cher Horowitz costume being referenced in the Versace fashion show (Photo: Reproduction/Paramount Pictures)}

The production showed the transformation of the main character, Cher Horowitz, played by Alicia Silverstone, and what would be most important to her? The costume! The yellow plaid suit she wore at various times in the film only confirmed the power of the clothes in the production.

The suit became inspiration for numerous music videos, series and films released later, even being referenced by Donatella Versace in her 2018 runway collection. A timeless icon that can still be seen in certain places today.

Uma Thurman’s yellow jumpsuit in: “Kill Bill“

_{Uma Thurman and her iconic yellow jumpsuit from “Kill Bill” (Photo: Reproduction/Miramax)}

To play the character The Bride, Uma Thurman wore the yellow jumpsuit in “Kill Bill“, one of Quentin Tarantino’s greatest hits. The yellow jumpsuit was inspired by Brucee Lee’s uniform, in The Last Dragon.
The jumpsuit was more than a trend: it was the symbol of a heroine in search of revenge. This would be one of many iconic looks from this production that went down in film history.

Featured Photo: Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn and Uma Thurman wore some of the most iconic looks in film history: Playback/ 20th Century Studios/Paramount Pictures/Miramax