‘Merry Merry Marilyn’ – and a Happy New Year – at Julien’s Auctions

On Tuesday, January 6 – the first day after the Christmas holidays end – Julien’s Auctions invites you to celebrate … More

Spot the Difference: Marilyn’s Bridal Style

It should be easy to identify Marilyn’s wedding gowns. In the magazine cover shown above left, she’s wearing the dress … More

Atomic Blondes: Marilyn and Kathleen Hughes

Kathleen Hughes, star of It Came From Outer Space, has died aged 96. As well as playing the ‘bad girl’ … More

When Marilyn Brought Romance (and Drama) to the Waldorf

As New York’s Waldorf Astoria prepares for its grand reopening in September, LIFE looks back on the lavish gala where Marilyn … More

Marilyn Brings Casual Chic to Australian Women’s Weekly

When Marilyn’s onscreen style is mentioned, it’s usually her most elaborate costumes that come to mind. But she also sported … More

Marilyn at Julien’s: From ‘Motion Picture’ to ‘Confidential’

In my second post about the online event at Julien’s Auctions, ‘Happy 99th Birthday, Marilyn!‘ – open for bids until … More

‘The Seven Year Itch’ at 70

The Seven Year Itch had its world premiere 70 years ago this week, on June 1, 1955 – which just … More

Marilyn’s Strap Spectacular in Magnum Photo Sale

This evocative image of Marilyn amid the paparazzi – captured by Eve Arnold during a 1956 press conference with Sir … More

Don Bachardy: When Marilyn Met Hollywood’s Court Painter

Artist Don Bachardy is profiled in the latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter (dated April 2), ahead of a major … More

American Hostess: When Marilyn Met Perle Mesta

On December 4, 1956, Marilyn held a photo call for the New York press, wearing an usherette’s sash and holding … More