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How to channel old Hollywood glamour: from Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor, to Marlon Brando and James Dean, we unveil the secrets behind these stars’ iconic looks

STORYSheena Khemaney
The star of classic films like Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) and My Fair Lady (1964), Audrey Hepburn always exuded elegance, even in a simple blouse. Photo: Getty Images
The star of classic films like Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) and My Fair Lady (1964), Audrey Hepburn always exuded elegance, even in a simple blouse. Photo: Getty Images
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Inspired by Hollywood legends of the 20th century, Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez injected classic style from Givenchy and Prada into their red carpet looks for this year’s awards season

Old Hollywood style has made a return to the red carpet. Celebrity fashion darlings such as Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez opted for classic looks inspired by 20th century Hollywood legends for their latest appearances during the 2025 award season. Other notable stars who jumped in on the trend include Zendaya, Mikey Madison, Elle Fanning and Sabrina Carpenter.
Ariana Grande exuded elegance in Givenchy haute couture at the 2025 Golden Globes in January. Photo: FilmMagic
Ariana Grande exuded elegance in Givenchy haute couture at the 2025 Golden Globes in January. Photo: FilmMagic
For instance, at this year’s Golden Globes, Grande channelled the effortless style of Audrey Hepburn in Swarovski jewels and a Givenchy haute couture gown from 1966 – the same era in which Hepburn started wearing pieces by the French designer. Gomez similarly channelled the icons from the past in an elegant off-the-shoulder Prada ensemble with matching pumps.
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Selena Gomez was glamorous at the Golden Globes in a powder blue ensemble by Prada. Photo: Getty Images
Selena Gomez was glamorous at the Golden Globes in a powder blue ensemble by Prada. Photo: Getty Images

Here’s how you too can recreate iconic looks inspired by Hepburn, Taylor, Brando and Dean.

1. Audrey Hepburn

Even a casual outfit can look elegant if you dress it up: here, neutral spring basics are given Hepburn haute with accessories that make a statement.

Isabel Marant blouse (US$1,115). Photo: Handout
Isabel Marant blouse (US$1,115). Photo: Handout
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Victoria earrings (US$12,635). Photo: Handout
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Victoria earrings (US$12,635). Photo: Handout
Saint Laurent sunglasses (US$473). Photo: Handout
Saint Laurent sunglasses (US$473). Photo: Handout

2. Elizabeth Taylor

Dazzle in living colour à la Taylor by picking beautiful fabric in a striking hue and accentuating the shade in your jewellery choices.

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