It should be easy to identify Marilyn’s wedding gowns. In the magazine cover shown above left, she’s wearing the dress … More
Category: Public Appearances
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
Dining Out: Marilyn Covers The London Standard
Marilyn graces the latest cover of The London Standard (dated December 12), illustrating a feature on the city’s best restaurants … More