When the original Givenchy dress (upon which the actual costume worn during the filming was based) went up for auction in December 2006 (right after Natalie Portman modeled it on the cover of Harpers Bazaar), Christies described it as [a]n evening gown of black Italian satin designed by Hubert de Givenchy for Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in the 1961 Paramount film Breakfast At Tiffanys, the sleeveless, floor-length gown with fitted bodice embellished at the back with distinctive cut-out dcollet, the skirt slightly gathered at the waist and slit to the thigh on one side. It sold for over $600,000
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Sheer illusion sleeves feel light and barely there, allowing the back design to remain the star of the gown
It can be worn at home on a slow morning, styled for a weekend lunch, packed for a holiday, or chosen for a warm evening gathering
Designed for lifelong wear, the black and white midi dress is cut from a series of luxury textiles with satin, silk, and chiffon appearing alongside sculpting contours like jersey, crpe, and jacquard