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breakfast at tiffany’s, 1961 {palette of the week}

The first time I watched Breakfast at Tiffany’s, I was blown away by how beautiful, vibrant and timeless the colour palette was. Actually, the entire design of the film, from the half bathtub couch to every impeccable stitch of costume, is fantastic. I love so many of the sets, especially Holly Golighty’s apartment which is kept very neutral so costumes and objects pop to life with colour. Audrey Hepburn is often in black and white or warm hues like hot pink or orange. The other woman, Patricia Neal, is always in green and blue hues (perhaps to denote her icy, cold personality). From the putty shades of apartment interiors to the gritty browns of New York streets, the pops of jewel tones and bright colours make one dazzling palette. I think the big party scene is my favourite part as bold shades and details dance with the neutral setting. After screen-capping like a mad-woman, I can confirm there is no shortage of inspiration in the Breakfast at Tiffany’s colour palette…

(screencaps by plenty of colour)

POSTED ON May 2, 2012

LABELS: many colours, music, film & tv, palette of the week, swatches & palettes   3 Comments   Tweet This

3 comments

lucy
May 16, 2012 at 2:56 pm


I love Breakfast at Tiffany’s. But have you seen Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face? There are some amazing colour scenes, especially the coloured doors at the fashion magazines headquarters.

chloƩ / plentyofcolour
May 16, 2012 at 4:53 pm


You are a mind reader lucy! I have a list of vintage movies to find palettes in and ‘Funny Face’ is at the very top! Coming one day soon… ;)

Swarnima
August 27, 2015 at 5:42 pm


I absolutely love this movie. I love even more that you came up with with this fantastic board of the agreeably timeless Colour palate of the movie. I’m inspired by Colour so I really enjoyed reading your post.

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