Audrey Hepburn's Son Reacts to Ivanka Trump's Dress Tribute at Donald Trump's Inauguration Ball

Audrey Hepburn’s enduring legacy as a style icon has inspired countless sartorial tributes from celebrities across the globe.

From Kendall Jenner’s homage to Breakfast at Tiffany’s at the 2021 Met Gala, to Ariana Grande channelling My Fair Lady in her Grammy look, and Lily Collins’ numerous Hepburn-esque red carpet moments, the late Hollywood star’s influence remains unparalleled in the world of fashion.

Adding to this list is Ivanka Trump, whose recent nod to Hepburn during her father’s inaugural ball turned heads and sparked a reaction from none other than Hepburn’s son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer.

On Monday night, Ivanka Trump, 43, attended the inaugural ball for her father, President Donald Trump, wearing a custom Givenchy Haute Couture gown. The gown was a near-exact replica of Audrey Hepburn’s iconic black-and-white dress from the 1954 classic Sabrina.

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Trump’s gown featured the same strapless silhouette with floral motifs and ruffled trim. Instead of the white gloves Hepburn wore in the film, Trump opted for a pair of black gloves, accessorised with a dazzling diamond necklace and flower-shaped earrings from Leviev.

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A spokesperson for Ivanka Trump shared that the former first daughter was "honoured" to wear the piece, which was crafted by Givenchy. “She views it as a great privilege to honour [Audrey Hepburn’s] legacy in this way and is incredibly grateful to the team at Givenchy for bringing this moment to life,” the rep stated.

Sean Hepburn Ferrer, Audrey’s 64-year-old son, weighed in on Ivanka’s choice. Speaking to The Daily Mail, he said, “It is no wonder that growing up in a family which knew our mother as a household name, she chose to draw inspiration from her, to seek the ultimate elegance and class reference, for an occasion such as this one – the inauguration and the 32nd anniversary of our mother’s passing and, most of all, Martin Luther King’s day. What a cocktail!”

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Ferrer also reflected on his mother’s legacy, adding, “Over the past 71 years, her legacy has grown to become transgenerational and transnational. Her elegance, which has its roots in her inner beauty and spirit, is often a reference point, an anchor, for many celebrities, actresses, and models in these times in which we appear to have somewhat lost our way.”

Trump’s homage to Hepburn wasn’t merely a stylistic choice—it was a deeply personal one. According to her rep, Audrey Hepburn has long been a personal inspiration to Ivanka Trump.

The statement highlighted Ivanka’s gratitude toward the Arnault family and the Givenchy atelier, which recreated the gown with “remarkable precision and craftsmanship.”

As Ivanka Trump joined the ranks of celebrities paying sartorial tribute to Audrey Hepburn, the moment served as yet another reminder of the iconic actress’s timeless influence on fashion and culture.