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But why Audrey Hepburn?

Peter has been listening to his Mother’s favourite records since he was 3! One of the many songs that lingered in his memory was melancholic song called “Moon River”.

Growing up in the late 60’s and 70’s here in Kuala Lumpur, vintage and classic films were never a popular trend then. Until he moved to Toronto to continue his studies, he encountered a movie called “Breakfast At Tiffany’s”.

That was where the song came from! It also featured an impossibly elegant, glamorous and massively captivating actress named Audrey Hepburn, wearing some of the most beautifully crafted dresses, coats, and hats! In an instant, a life-long obsession materialised.

From that moment his bookshelves were filled with books on the actress, and his record collection was invaded by Original Soundtrack LPs and 45s from her movies. He now keeps a collection of her movies on DVD and Blu Ray and even most of the soundtrack on CDs! In her films, Audrey almost always, appeared chic and stylish with Givenchy’s influence. The power duo, had greatly influenced Peter’s design mind as he continues to appreciate the minimalist, clean lines and chic timeless fashion that had embrued into mind and continues to influence his design vernacular.

Always discreet, subtle and adhering to clean lines and simple shapes. Her screen legacy has left us with classic and memorable films such as Roman Holiday (1953), Sabrina (1954) (she sang a few bars of La Vie En Rose in that movie),, Funny Face (1957), Breakfast At Tiffany’s (1961), Paris When It Sizzles (1964), My Fair Lady (1964), How To Steal A Million (1966), Two For The Road (1967), Wait Until Dark (1967) and more. Her on and off-screen wardrobe were mainly by famous Parisian Couturier, Hubert De Givenchy. She first worked with him on her film, Sabrina (1954) and throughout her film career, and in her private life, she continued to wear his creations. She finally broke the tradition in a movie called “Two For the Road” (1967) – where she wore off-the-peg garments from designers like Ken Scott, Michèle Rosier for V de V, Mary Quant, Paco Rabanne, Miss Dior, Foale and Tuffin, Andre Courage; shoes by Charles Jourdan and Salvatore Ferragamo and even a bag by Louis Vuitton!

Although Audrey’s style was known for being mostly and almost consistently minimalist, she had taken a walk on the avant-garde side with metal disc covered dress, long sari-inspired dresses or even when she wore a dramatic red-feathered gown by Givenchy to California’s Lifetime Achievement Award honouring Givenchy in 1988!

For this collection, Peter continued to keep his lines clean and modest but updated for the contemporary woman. This collection features daywear into cocktail wear in the form of dresses, along with suits and coordinates that can be reconfigured and re-coordinated with different bottoms to create a personalised style for different wearer’s requirements or needs. The twelve looks are merely a glimpse into the design ideas that Peter can further develop for individual clientele and their unique personalities, yet maintaining the chic elegance that is the core of the collection.

The eyewear used on the runway models are from Escada Eyewear, with kind sponsorship by AV Eyewear Sdn Bhd.

Currently, Peter is concentrating on bespoke custom-made-to-orders, and taking a break away from the very competitive Ready To Wear lines to give his private customers his personal attention to helping create garments to build a timeless wardrobe for the discerning customer.

For interested clients, can reach him at +6012-730-0182 or via his social media on IG and FB at: styledbypeterlum to set up appointments.