![]() ![]() Inside Eliza Doolittle is discouraged at her mistakes, afraid that she won't be ready for the Embassy Ball.Ĭecil Beaton's Fair Lady is an entire photography book of Audrey Hepburn modeling the stunning My Fair Lady costumes for Cecil Beaton that were worn by the wealthy at the opening opera scenes and the Ascot races. ![]() ![]() He follows her home with flowers, and waits outside her door singing, refusing to leave. The young man, Freddy, thinks she’s a riot and is completely smitten. When one of the older ladies asks if they think it will rain, she replies with perfect pronunciation, “The rain in Spain falls mainly in the plain,” to which the audience is confused, but Professor Higgins smiles in approval.ĭuring the race, she gets so excited, she starts shouting at the horse, “Come on Dover, move your blooming a**!” to which the proper old ladies are horrified and one faints straight away. Her fashion accessories include a matching opulent hat with green bows, lilac and red flowers, and feathers, and a matching white lace parasol and bag, which is an elaborate pattern of lace and flowers.Īudrey Hepburn’s character Eliza Doolittle speaks very slowly and precisely, carefully pronouncing her words, with long funny pauses. Professor Higgins gives Eliza Doolittle strict instructions to talk only about the weather and people’s health.Īudrey Hepburn’s dress is a stunning floor-length gown of pure white, with dramatic dark green stripes and bows. They are all dressed in stunning costumes in shades of gray, black and white, and they break into synchronized movements and sing about how every duke, duchess, and everyone who should be seen is here! The costumes of the elegant wealthy are mesmerizing. The Ascot race event was the height of the Summer Season for London and upper-crest English society goes to be seen. They will take her to the horse races at Ascot. Professor Higgins announces it’s time to test her in public. ![]()
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