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Belgian-born actress Audrey Hepburn (1929 – 1993) on the set of director Billy Wilder’s film, ‘Sabrina’ (aka ‘Sabrina Fair’), New York, October 1953. She is wearing a skirt suit and hat designed by Hubert de Givenchy. (Photo by Archive Photos\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"\"When <\/span>Taylor Swift<\/b> arrived at the Academy Museum Gala in a misty blue Dior gown, fans instantly thought of <\/span>Grace Kelly<\/b> in <\/span>To Catch a Thief<\/span><\/i>. Once again, the golden age of cinema proved to be fashion\u2019s favorite mood board. The stars of the 1940s and 1950s keep teaching us how to dress with poise and a pinch of mystery. Their secret lies in a few signature pieces, worn so often that they became a personal autograph. Better still, almost all of them can be found in today\u2019s stores. So grab your sunglasses and meet six legends whose looks feel just as fresh in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

Grace Kelly\u2019s Silk Headscarf<\/b><\/h1>\n
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Grace Kelly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the Riviera, <\/span>Grace Kelly<\/b> knotted a <\/span>silk headscarf<\/b> under her chin and added oversized sunglasses. Copy it on windy fall days with a trench coat. In 1956, she also shielded her pregnancy with a Herm\u00e8s bag, later renamed the <\/span>Kelly<\/span><\/i> in her honor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Audrey Hepburn\u2019s Little Black Dress<\/b><\/h1>\n
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Audrey Hepburn wearing a black Hubert de Givenchy dress in “Breakfast At Tiffany’s”.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The opening scene of <\/span>Breakfast at Tiffany\u2019s<\/span><\/i> (1961) remains the blueprint for evening chic. <\/span>Audrey Hepburn<\/b> wore a black <\/span>Givenchy<\/b> sheath with layers of pearls and dark sunglasses. Today, a sleek black dress and a strand of pearls deliver the same effect.<\/span><\/p>\n

Marilyn Monroe\u2019s White Halter Dress<\/b><\/h1>\n
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Marilyn Monroe in “Seven Year Itch”.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In <\/span>The Seven Year Itch<\/span><\/i> (1955), <\/span>Marilyn Monroe<\/b> stood over a subway grate in an ivory halter dress by <\/span>William Travilla<\/b>. Its pleated skirt inspires cocktail dresses every season. For fall, try a white halter top under a long camel coat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Katharine Hepburn\u2019s Wide-Leg Trousers<\/b><\/h1>\n
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Katharine Hepburn in the stage version of “The Philadelphia Story”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Katharine Hepburn<\/b> wore trousers when most actresses preferred skirts. Legend says studio staff once removed her slacks from her dressing room, so she strolled across the lot in her underwear until they came back. High-waisted wide-leg pants and a crisp shirt honor her rebel spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lauren Bacall\u2019s Sharp Tailoring<\/b><\/h1>\n
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Lauren Bacall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At only 19, <\/span>Lauren Bacall<\/b> filmed <\/span>To Have and Have Not<\/span><\/i> (1944) with a lowered chin and a sultry gaze, soon nicknamed The Look. Offscreen, she loved strong shoulders and menswear tailoring. A double-breasted blazer and side-parted waves recreate her cool confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

Elizabeth Taylor\u2019s Winged Eyeliner<\/b><\/h1>\n
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Elizabeth Taylor in “Cleopatra”.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As <\/span>Cleopatra<\/span><\/i> (1963), <\/span>Elizabeth Taylor<\/b> wore vivid blue shadow and dramatic winged liner. For a modern take, trace a softer flick of black liner and let a statement earring do the rest. Her gaze will follow you everywhere, as magnetic as a close-up on the big screen.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42787,"featured_media":118231,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[17],"yoast_head":"\nForget Fleeting Fashion Trends \u2014 6 Old Hollywood Fashion Secrets From Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Marilyn Monroe That Still Work Today - Grazia USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From silk headscarves to little black dresses, discover the signature looks of six golden-age legends and how to wear them now.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/old-hollywood-style-icons-to-copy-today\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Forget Fleeting Fashion Trends \u2014 6 Old Hollywood Fashion Secrets From Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Marilyn Monroe That Still Work Today\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"From silk headscarves to little black dresses, discover the signature looks of six golden-age legends and how to wear them now.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/old-hollywood-style-icons-to-copy-today\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Grazia USA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-10-21T08:42:13+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/10\/GettyImages-647260841-1-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1440\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/old-hollywood-style-icons-to-copy-today\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/old-hollywood-style-icons-to-copy-today\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Anna Maria Giano\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/#\/schema\/person\/eeafc9fa04a2267f8e14ec9114bd5c59\"},\"headline\":\"Forget Fleeting Fashion Trends \u2014 6 Old Hollywood Fashion Secrets From Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Marilyn Monroe That Still Work Today\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-10-21T16:03:10+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-10-21T08:42:13+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/old-hollywood-style-icons-to-copy-today\/\"},\"wordCount\":542,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/#organization\"},\"articleSection\":[\"Fashion\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/old-hollywood-style-icons-to-copy-today\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/old-hollywood-style-icons-to-copy-today\/\",\"name\":\"Forget Fleeting Fashion Trends \u2014 6 Old Hollywood Fashion Secrets From Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Marilyn Monroe That Still Work Today - 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