The story of a wardrobe. Thirty years after the release of the cult American film, Julia Roberts' wardrobe in Pretty Woman continues to stand the test of time. The 1990s movie fable is well-known: Vivian Ward, a young prosciutto, meets a handsome millionaire named Edward Lewis on Richard's Boulevard, played by Richard Gere. The businessman wants to be with him for a week while staying in Los Angeles for work.
Within two hours, the film shows the evolution of a street girl into an elegant woman determined to take over her life. The transformation of Vivian's wardrobe from elastic shorts to blue jackets is extraordinary.
It all started with the minivan - which was very embarrassing, especially for Edward, who then accompanied Vivian to shopping advising her not to get anything exaggerated and sexier than she needed. And she chose to follow his advice, staying on the chic and classic. A choice that can never be wrong.
What made Vivian's outfits immortal?
â??Vivian's journey begins with fashion, when she seeks help to change her wardrobe to fit Edward's lifestyle and class. Every dress, including the red one, is tailor made for her character, becoming everything in a couture style, â?said Marilyn Vance, the film's costume designer.
"Pretty Woman" dresses are a landmark and source of inspiration for today's fashion.
Perhaps the most iconic dress is the polo match, in brown with white dots. A dress that seems to never go out of fashion and shows class and elegance at all times.
The red dress is also another immortal dress. Although the idea was originally made for the dress to be black, Marilyn Vance was convinced that red would have a completely different impact. Twenty years after the film, in an interview with Elle, Vance said that the demands for this dress had been beyond any expectation for years.
Of course, the charm also added to the look of the jewelry. The 18 karat gold earrings and earrings with ruby and diamond stones were worth $ 250,000.
Attempts to imitate have not come to an end during these three decades. In recent years there has been an ongoing revival of the polo match dotted dress. Numerous brands, especially the 'low cost' ones, have been and continue to be inspired by Roberts' wardrobe in Pretty Woman. Without talking then about the golden moment the jacket is experiencing.
At this point, we can say that the specimens we saw in the film are almost all to be borrowed, as they are still very current and fashionable today. From the transgressive red to the beginning of the movie to the peach color of the suit with bermuda pants. Also, wearing jeans with a white blouse and blue jacket is definitely a look that looks very trendy even today after 30 years.
Fashion may come and go many times, but the style and wardrobe of this film will remain an inspiration, because a blue jacket is like a diamond - forever.
