The green lacy blouse and black pencil skirt ensemble by Marilyn in Bus Stop (1956) will go under the hammer … More
Category: Fashion and Beauty
70 Years Ago: Marilyn’s Midsummer Splash
The latest issue of French e-zine Crazy for You looks back to June 1951, in which Marilyn posed with other … More
Diamonds (and Chanel No. 5) Are a Girl’s Best Friend
A ‘high jewellery’ collection will be launched in July to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Marilyn’s favourite perfume, Chanel No. … More
The Evolution of Marilyn’s Beauty Mark
Marilyn is featured in Lauren Tappan’s article for Town & Country, charting the complex history of the beauty mark, from … More
The Power of Marilyn’s Ferragamos
In 2012, the Ferragamo Museum in Florence, Italy dedicated an exhibition to Marilyn, including original clothing, photographs and memorabilia, plus … More
Why Marilyn Never Faltered With a Halter
Halter tops, dresses and swimwear are coming back this summer, Vogue reports, citing Marilyn’s ‘subway dress’ from The Seven Year Itch … More
Marilyn’s (and Jane’s) Little Red Numbers
These identical sequined gowns are named among 20 of Pop Culture’s Most Show-Stopping Red Dresses by Mary Sollosi in Entertainment Weekly. … More
70 Years Ago: Marilyn in ‘Let’s Make It Legal’
Marilyn spends only a few minutes onscreen in the 1951 romantic comedy, Let’s Make It Legal – one of my … More
At 100, Chanel No. 5 Says ‘Grazia’ to Marilyn
Marilyn may never have formally endorsed Chanel No. 5, but her witty reply to a cheeky reporter who asked what … More
Raye Brings Marilyn’s ‘Diamond’ Style to the BRITs
London-based singer Raye became the latest celebrity to emulate Marilyn’s ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’ look on the red … More