Hubert de Givenchy designed dresses worn by Audrey Hepburn, like this one. It may be that Lucile had a similar relationship with the great Edwardian performer Lily Elsie. Lucile was aware of the role of celebrity in culture and how it could be used to promote business. Lily Elsie wasn’t the only celebrity to wear Lucile.

1911 Long beaded pink evening gown with pointed train, blue aigrette designed for Lily Elsie in The Count of Luxembourg

Miss Elsie’s first act Lucile garment was in her favourite blue, most elaborately embroidered in silver and white
