A Look Back at Hubert de Givenchy and Audrey Hepburn's Greatest Moments

The designer and actress had a decades-long bond that shaped both of their careers

This morning, it was announced that Hubert de Givenchy passed away in Paris at the age of 91. The iconic designer, who founded the house of Givenchy in 1952, was known for his elegant, sophisticated creations that influenced fashion for over five decades. But it was his relationship with Audrey Hepburn that took his legacy to the next level—and hers too. The designer and actress forged a special bond that lasted the duration of both their careers, shaping their works in Hollywood and the fashion industry. Hepburn, who served as Givenchy's greatest muse from the '50s until her death in 1993, wore the label in some of her most famous roles including Breakfast at Tiffany's, Sabrina and Funny Face. As we remember the late designer, take a look back at his special relationship with the Hollywood icon.

This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR US.

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Circa 1950s

Hepburn trying on one of Givenchy's designs in an undated photo.
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Audrey Hepburn Givenchy

1991

Givenchy and Hepburn pose together in the designer's Paris atelier.
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1991

At the 40th anniversary of the Givenchy fashion house.
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1991

The duo appears alongside each other at a special 40th anniversary retrospective for Givenchy in Paris.
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1991

Hepburn wears a hot pink Givenchy ball gown alongside the designer at the 8th Annual Night of Stars Fashion Festival in New York.
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1988

Audrey wears a black satin Givenchy dress adorned with blush pink roses.
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1988

Hubert de Givenchy receives California's Lifetime Achievement Award. For the occasion, Hepburn wore a stunning red feathered look created by the couturier.
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1985

Audrey wears a white and black pin-striped suit with a matching wide-brim hat and oversized earrings for a portrait alongside Givenchy.
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1983

The designer and actress take a bow at Givenchy's 30th Anniversary Show.
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Circa 1980s

Givenchy and Hepburn go for a stroll together in Paris in an undated photo.
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1978

At a restaurant in Paris, Audrey wears a hat and caped coat.
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1958

The duo is spotted out together in Italy while Hepburn filmed The Nun's Story.
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1961

In another Givenchy little black dress for a Breakfast at Tiffany's publicity still.
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1961

Hepburn in the famous little black dress designed by Givenchy, worn during the opening credits of Breakfast at Tiffany's.
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1954

The actress wore a Givenchy dress to the 26th annual Academy Awards in 1954, where she won the award for Best Actress for her role in Roman Holiday.
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1954

Hepburn in a custom white and black Givenchy gown in the film Sabrina.
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