[12] [9] When they witnessed such a frenzied auction, the amount that was raised so astonished Lapierre that he observed: "I am absolutely dumbfounded to believe that a piece of cloth which belonged to such a magical actress will now enable me to buy bricks and cement to put the most destitute children in the world into schools." [2] Sarah Hodgson, a film specialist at Christie's said, "This is one of the most famous black dresses in the worldan iconic piece of cinematic historyand we are glad it fetched a historic price." [2] Design [edit] The model is a Givenchy black Italian satin sheath evening gown
Beyond fulfilling modesty requirements, long sleeves provide a canvas for beautiful design details, such as delicate lace appliqus, subtle sheer paneling, or elegant bishop cuffs
These gowns frequently have intricate embroidery, ethnic designs, and free-flowing silhouettes
On the red carpet, Sabrina, 25, put on a busty display in a gorgeous pink ruffled gown which featured a dramatic train and an array of glitzy silver sequins across the bodice
Store the rest in the refrigerator up to 1 week