How Doris Acquired Audrey Hepburn's Long Lost Dress from Breakfast at Tiffany's

Hello The Way We Wore Fans,
We have a super special video for you, about how Doris acquired an Audrey Hepburn Givenchy Haute Couture Ensemble from Breakfast at Tiffany's. This treasure was purchased from Its A Wrap, a store that specializes in selling garments and accessories from wrapped productions and studio warehouses. Doris instinctively purchased the ensemble because of the Givenchy label, the Paramount Studio notation, and the measurements suggesting an extremely petite person wore this ensemble. All these factors, along with some detective work and research done myself lead us to the amazing conclusion, this piece was worn by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 classic Hollywood film Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Audrey Hepburn first visited Givenchy prior to filming Sabrina, the designer was under the impression Katherine Hepburn was meeting him for a fitting. So when Audrey turned up he told her that he was busy with another appointment and that she was welcome to look through the last collection, still thinking Katherine Hepburn was coming to the atelier. When he realized it was Audrey who made the appointment they had a laugh and went to dinner, from that point on their partnership would go on to create the most popular images in fashion and pop culture history. Audrey's wardrobe for Breakfast at Tiffany's is still highly commercialized. Audrey's gown during the beginning titles of the film sold in 2006 for 467,200 pounds over $800,000. Audrey's style is constant source of inspiration whether it be for designing clothes or putting together an outfit. We hope you enjoy this amazing story and the treasure Doris found that belonged to a screen legend. Thanks for watching and be sure to like and subscribe for more fun videos on Doris and her vintage emporium.
We would also like to say a special thanks to Darren Julien (President/CEO) and Martin Nolan (Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer) for allowing us to film and work with their auction house, it is always a pleasure. Also Jason DeBord (Chief Operating Officer) for helping in authenticating this amazing piece of fashion and film history.
Wardrobe: Doris is wearing a Libertine appliqué dress.
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Starring: Doris Raymond ( Owner of The Way We Wore)
Directors/Producers/Editors: Michael Amato @agaymarieantoinette

[@allyncampbell9834]

Doris, if anyone deserves this dress, you do. Thank you for keeping fashion alive and for respecting the history of each piece. What a spine tingling find.

[@starcrib]

Keeping fashion Alive ? ✨️ what are you talking about. 🧊🚿

[@katherinescooking]

What a beautiful thing to say. I love Doris and this channel

[@shoeboxofangels]

Congratulations Doris. Lot # 777 $156,250.00. Hoping it was purchased by a museum for the public to enjoy. Keep rocking!

[@kwclove7623]

Thank you

[@angelagilbert6922]

Doris, please please please write a book... or two! An autobiography/memoirs would be amazing. I love listening to you talk about anything and everything. Your knowledge is beautifully amazing and I love all of the stories you share. Sending love and gratitude!

[@jackie5164]

The biggest shocker to this whole thing is Doris had it for 12-15 years! Holy crap you are seriously busy!

[@jackie5164]

Also LOVE what you are wearing for this clip Doris! Sexy & fun!

[@afab777]

I cried just looking at the dress not only because Breakfast At Tiffany's is up there with my all-time favorite fashion films but looking at how lovingly cared for and preserved it is... in pristine condition. Congratulations and more power Doris!

[@johannasaninocencio7458]

Doris, you look amazing! What a treasure this dress is.

[@omfug7148]

I love this story, I have had a similar event, I bought a costume piece, a uniform jacket, in a thrift store that had the studio tag, what I did was to contact the Library of Congress who sent me some images from movies made by the studio that might have such uniform costumes and discovered that the jacket was used in the movie, The Prisoner of Zenda, the jacket sold to a movie collector in Paris. This is the great part of the business we are in Doris, I love the research almost as much as finding the treasure.

[@javiergrover8926]

My congratulations, I admire the Givenchy brand as its Founder, as well as the Muse and the famous film. I admire you Dori... Oh the lamp...

[@lotownowentown]

This is amazing!!! You look beautiful Doris, i love your dress

[@nola-gurl9595]

Doris you look FABULOUS!

[@brightonbabe2139]

Amazing story Doris, and you look so well these days.

[@jeffpagan7735]

It's beautiful! Congratulations Doris!)) Oh don't let Kim wear it.

[@ziggyvonmars]

I've always ADORED this outfit from when I first saw the movie, the 2pc Givenchy Haute Couture and that fabulous orange coat. I would wear that today in a second. Timeless beauty! How amazing you had the Givenchy piece in your office!! So wonderful!! 💜

[@omfug7148]

I love that coat too!

[@ziggyvonmars]

It's gorgeous! 😍

[@angelamillard6418]

What a wonderful find!! I really love when classic film costumes are found and saved! Debbie Reynolds was very much into the preservation

[@Flowergurl2000]

Doris, this dress is your treasure.

[@lilliekat4U]

You look amazing!!!! Loved hearing the story. Boy did women know how to dress back in the day. Brings back memories of me as a little girl attending church with my Grandma both of us all decked out in our dresses, hat and gloves.

[@tellemomma9780]

Incredible story! I can't wait for part 2! Doris you are a treasure!

[@shoeboxofangels]

What a great find! I'm so happy that you found and preserved for future generations to enjoy! You saved this piece! So many props were lost over time and for many years after a production wrapped the items would just get thrown in a warehouse for another production to pull the item for another movie or props would just get sold off to public for hardly anything. Debbie Reynolds pushed and pushed for preservation and very few people took her serious. She had the vision of a Hollywood museum. Nobody understood how important her vision was! What a glorious woman that shined so bright! I sure miss her and Carrie Fisher! I loved them so much! Doris, I love when you create these videos with Julien's auctions! I personally don't think that you should sell it. You could still own it and loan it on exhibit. I think that you will miss it! I believe when a person has a piece of something that was so big and iconic and magical, it's like well known artwork, the magic still surrounds the item, forever. Always sending my love to you Doris and your staff! 🎨🌞🎶💃❤️

[@maroulio2067]

My favourite actress. I am surprised that this amazing piece is actually a skirt and top rather than a dress, and I am taking note of the interesting shoulder closing. Wonderful find, and btw Doris you look so beautiful.

[@cherylb6755]

How cool is that?! Good for you, Doris! How exciting! (I'm behind on my YouTubing and came here to start catching up... good start!) Doris, you look freakin' fantastic! It's good to see you each and every posting, but you look amazing here. I hope it's because you and yours are doing well in these crazy days! You help me do better, myself, in these crazy days. You are a gift that keeps on giving. And I thank you for being you! If I had a bucket-list, visiting you would be near the top. For you. For vintage. For fashion. For grace.

[@normadeleon5192]

Doris am glad for you! And you look so great ! Blessings my love 🌹🌹🌹

[@TheLadyTWells]

This dress is amazing. Breakfast At Tiffany's is one of my favorite movies.

[@peterpeterson3266]

You're looking terrific, Doris!

[@henryjjwilkinson]

Such a wonderful story. I'm so delighted this amazing piece has been re-discovered! 💙

[@McRambleOn]

Wow!, what a great collab! It would be awesome to see a more in depth video on this channel abt the piece and how it was acquired, researched, the decision to sell, etc… Bc I Loved watching this vid featuring such talented experts as this “dynamic duo”. Really appreciate being able to listen to their interesting analysis and learn abt the authentication process, as well as the story behind this gorgeous, incredible, iconic outfit. I look forward to (hopefully!) finding out where this amazing piece of film/fashion history will journey to next. And yes, we all do love stories like this- especially when they result in such an incredible work of art not only being saved, but saved by Doris! Here’s hoping it will be preserved for future generations and exhibited to the public, so that the world is able to not only see and get to know it, but so that ppl may have the chance to admire this lovely garment that was designed by a fashion genius and showcased in such a beloved, classic film; and they might also have the ability to learn more about the inspirational, beautiful and incredible woman that made it famous.

[@thewaywewore7371]

So beautifully said! Thank you for watching and thank you for your thoughtful words. An updated episode will be forthcoming. 😉 Doris

[@mllep3259]

Dying to know how much it was at the Halloween sale!

[@lindariddle2276]

I am so happy you have this treasure! Thank you for sharing. This is so exciting. Of course I love Audrey and Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

[@sandyneino4219]

OMG! Congrats on a lifetime find::))

[@Holasoykarla]

Doris, you are an absolute legend.

[@jayneneewing2369]

What a wonderful provenance story. Oh, how I love Audrey Hepburn. Thank you so much.

[@sandranokes7443]

Wow! How wonderful that you own this dress. If anyone should own iconic Hollywood things, it should be you. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@YSLaddicted21]

I hope Doris is ok.it’s been a minute since there’s been an upload.

[@dottiegnyc1]

Awesome find and video...Good Luck on the auction...can't wait to hear what it brings you!!! WOW!!

[@iskanderabspoel8338]

Coincidentally, I used to live in the street where Audrey used to live as a dancer. In that same street I started to watch your videos and it is fun and assuring to know the dress is in your very safe hands. :)

[@em0doll222]

Congratulations in acquiring this amazing dress ☺️💕

[@KathBorup]

I LOVE the orange coat

[@virginiacurry2423]

This is fabulous! I'm so excited. I think of Doris often and love these. I cannot wait to see Mrs Harris Goes to Paris!!

[@en1909s9iah]

Doris! I love you, I was just thinking about you this week, wonderin' when would your next video come out! Have a nice weeked,

[@johannakerns2107]

Amazing story!

[@em0doll222]

Beautiful dress 💕

[@msandoval8027]

I love your channel, I have been following you when you were on the Smithsonian channel!

[@mariak9727]

😍SO happy & excited for you Doris!!!! Now a days with the internet making it easier to search provenance etc. I’m certain you’ll find more treasures in those closets of yours!!🥰

[@evaaven4221]

You look Fabulous! I love your hair color and cut!

[@marcuevas]

Doris, this story is amazing, thank you for sharing and congratulations!!! I just can imagina the surprise, the happiness , the amuse you felt, the moment you realize what's in your hands. I'lll keep an eye on the auction, wish you a lovely weekend!!!

[@MoniqueSinha]

how amazing! such a great story, very informative episode.

[@sarahdempster3228]

Really interesting video! Thanks, Doris! For your next video could you go over your new acquisitions? They're my favourite!

[@EnergizeVitalize]

Wow.... fantastic! 💓💓💓

[@jimjohnson8776]

I love what Doris is wearing!!! Soooo chic!!

[@margaretgarana911]

Wow!

[@tommywiseau_]

what an amazing discovery, so happy for you doris !!

[@hbvgfr9302]

I’m fan Audrey Hepburn. She was pretty and beautiful natural woman. No fake things.

[@karlGiant]

Love stories like this!!! Thank you for sharing this amazing part of film history!

[@judysowell290]

I hope you will do the follow-up with this and let us all know where the dress ends up and more!

[@virginiacurry2423]

I have participated in similar auctions for another company. This estimate for Holly's dress is actually conservative.

[@michalshg]

Wow! Thats an investement!

[@leagail]

Thanks for sharing this amazing treasure!

[@beth3471]

Can’t wait to hear the follow-up!!!

[@jlasf]

It sold for....$156,250.

[@auntiefarmgirl3670]

I love this story and was so excited to see you so excited!! When you report on the auction- will you share the price you paid as well?? You look gorgeous!! You have the most beautiful hair and the outfit is divine!!

[@TheLilliBlue]

Wonderful. Cheers I hope it finds exactly the kind of home you want it to have, you are the best,

[@rickyku3903]

What a treat !!!!! Like always you nailed it !!!!!

[@daviddion1764]

LVMH will surely get it.

[@samanthab1923]

Or Kim Kardashian 😂

[@katmaniakat]

Such a fascinating story! Would love to see more such videos.

[@torilatina]

Love your dress!

[@pamelavickerstuttle1892]

Iconic! ❤️❤️❤️

[@josephlloyd9636]

You Have a wonderful Eye Doris!! Enjoying your videos!! 💕🏆🌼🍃

[@lovethefields]

Wow they’re a degree of separation from Ms Hepburn

[@leslieprendergast8050]

Ahhh love that he’s Irish! Wasn’t expecting that when I clicked on this video 🇮🇪

[@peachypeachman4860]

Thank you for sharing Doris So fascinating 👗💕

[@ejenn6639]

an absolute slay doris

[@darlenecuker9711]

Oh my! So excited for you!

[@ludivinedc8505]

That's incredible!!

[@RatedArggg]

I can't believe that Givenchy said NO to Audrey Hepburn (at first).

[@MsPinkcar1]

Just Beautiful Love 😍 it. Well Deserved.

[@virginiachavez6414]

Oh my God 😲

[@shoeboxofangels]

I can see Lady Ga Ga buying this outfit. It would fit her perfect!

[@maxlinder5262]

Do you ever get any of Fred Astaire clothes ????

[@Mrajtheartist]

✨⭐✨💞💖💞💖💞💖💞✨⭐✨

[@carinrobinson]

what has happened to Doris hmmmmmm?????

[@cynthiastephie]

Please please Doris dont let any celebrity wear that

[@jolynnwhite7946]

💰💰😍👍👌🏾

[@mrbatman4robin]

If I may be honest, if maybe controversial, I never got the magic of Breakfast at Tiffany's, let alone Pretty Woman or the many other movies glamorising the lives of hookers.

[@julietteyork6293]

The appeal was primarily due to the casting. Audrey Hepburn and Julia Roberts were beautiful, charismatic and looked fabulous in fashion. In addition, the stories were romantic - both women were transformed by true love. The male leads were equally beautiful and charming. The movies checked all the boxes.

[@newcreature222]

This is so wonderful , when the universe give you something special just for you congratulations on your great find 🍾🙌🪄👏😉

[@maryswanson9982]

Wow!