Audrey Hepburn outfits up for grabs

Some of Audrey Hepburn's outfits, dating from 1953 to the late 1960s, are to be auctioned in the biggest-ever sale of her clothing and accessories at the Royal Opera Arcade on Pall Mall, London.

The collection includes more than 30 outfits worn by the screen siren with several pieces by her favourite designer, Hubert de Givenchy.

The sale will include a blue cloqué silk cocktail dress from Givenchy's Autumn-Winter 1966 collection, estimated at 10,000 pounds to 15,000 pounds, and a black silk dress which Hepburn wore in publicity photographs for the 1962 film, Paris When it Sizzles, also expected to fetch up to 15,000 pounds, reports The Telegraph. Also up for sale is a selection of belts and hats worn by Hepburn.

The collection auctioned by a close friend of Hepburn's, Kerry Taylor, said, "We are very excited to have been chosen to handle this historic auction. Hardly any Audrey Hepburn clothing has come on to the market in the past; and the few pieces that have, went on to sell for six figures."

"Audrey Hepburn is one of the most iconic fashion figures of the 20th century; and to have her collection here, to be able to handle it, catalogue and photograph it, is a real privilege. Givenchy's elegant simplicity combined with Audrey's sense of style and beauty were an unforgettable combination," said Taylor.