Film & Costume
Roman Holiday : Exploring the Fashion of a Princess Gone Rogue The popular film Roman Holiday , starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, has long been considered a classic in the world of film and cinematography. The story of Princess Ann—young, wild, and full of dreams—takes the viewer on a journey of self-discovery, rebellion, and the experimentation of new things. Though the plot is clearly explained through dialogue and action, the costuming of the movie is often under appreciated; Miss Hepburn’s wardrobe itself tells the story of her character’s development as the princess’s clothing and style gradually change and develop over time. The first seven and a half minutes of the film show a young girl full of sophistication and class. Ann is calmly waving to throngs of people, she is visiting with fellow royals, she is dedicating buildings, christening ocean liners, and negotiating trade relations; Princess...