Thursday, June 14, 2012

Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's


I bought this Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's for a steal in 2010. I've pined for it for years but was always unsuccessful on eBay (thank goodness for broadband internet!) which usually sold for over A$200.


Though not officially a "Barbie" this doll is exquisite and a fine reproduction of the costume worn in the opening scene of the 1961 film. The doll's brown hair has curled fringed and up swept chignon. She wears a rhinestone tiara, pearl stud earrings and a triple strand pearl choker. Her accessories include black sunglasses, black handbag, a coffee cup, a bag containing her breakfast so she can eat and admire the jewels at Tiffany's. This doll is the epitome of style and elegance in her long, sleeveless black gown offset by a white stole and black opera gloves. Her ensemble is timeless and continues to be replicated today.


Although the film's story is a little different from the novel, it was a good adaptation despite the horrendous portrayal of Mr. Yunioshi by Mickey Rooney. This is not a personal attack against Mr Rooney, but having a Caucasian play an Asian character in such an offensive ethnic caricature was racist and offensive. I accept that it was the 1960s and we have come a long way, but we still have far to go as Hollywood now depicts most Asians in triad/gang societies who must resort to extreme violence to restore family honour! My life is pretty sedate in comparison...humm, unless someone outbids me on Ebay!

Release date: 1 January 1998
Label: Timeless Treasures
Mattel price: US$79.00
Ebay price as at June 2012: US$75 - US$230

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