Ivanka Trump caused a stir on the internet with her custom Givenchy gown, which was inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s iconic look at Donald Trump’s inaugural ball. On Monday, the 43-year-old made a stunning appearance in the Haute Couture dress, which was a re-creation of Hepburn’s outfit from the 1954 film Sabrina. Now, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, Audrey Hepburn’s son, is speaking out about the tribute to his mother.
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Audrey Hepburn’s son reacts to Ivanka Trump’s custom Givenchy gown tribute to his mother
In an interview with Daily Mail, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, 64, shared that Ivanka Trump’s tribute to his mother, Audrey Hepburn, did not surprise him. “It is no wonder that growing up in a family which knew our mother as a household name she chose to draw inspiration from her, to seek the ultimate elegance and class reference, for an occasion such as this one – the inauguration and the 32nd anniversary of our mother’s passing and, most of all, Martin Luther King’s day,” Sean said. “What a cocktail!” he added, reflecting on the significance of the day Ivanka chose to pay homage to Audrey.
Sean also spoke about his mother’s enduring legacy, saying, “Over the past 71 years her legacy has grown to become transgenerational and transnational.” “Her elegance, which has its roots in her inner beauty and spirit, is often a reference point, an anchor, for many celebrities, actresses, and models in these times in which we appear to have somewhat lost our way,” he added.
Meanwhile, Ivanka Trump also honored the late actress in a statement shared by a White House representative to Page Six. The insider revealed that the former advisor to Trump was “honoured” to wear the gown and was “incredibly grateful [to the] Arnault family and the Givenchy atelier for creating this masterpiece, capturing the original artistry and elegance with remarkable precision and craftsmanship.”
“Audrey Hepburn has long been a personal inspiration to Ivanka,” the rep continued, noting that Ivanka “views it as a great privilege to honor her legacy in this way, and is incredibly grateful to the team at Givenchy for bringing this moment to life,” according to the outlet.
