Marilyn’s ‘Happy Birthday Mr President’ dress – designed by Hollywood costumer Jean Louis using thousands of beaded Swarovski crystals – … More
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Marilyn: Words From a Fashion Icon
Marilyn Monroe: Words From a Fashion Icon is the latest publication from Australian fashion illustrator turned author Megan Hess. Published … More
Marilyn-Inspired Ballet Opens in Portland, Oregon
Marilyn has inspired a new ballet, as Amy Leona Havin reports for Oregon Arts Watch. “Oregon Ballet Theatre’s contemporary world … More
Marilyn Gets ‘Notorious’ With Maureen Dowd
A selection of New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd’s celebrity profiles are featured in a new book, Notorious. André Carrilho’s … More
Fans Celebrate Marilyn’s 98th Birthday
The Los Angeles fan club Marilyn Remembered celebrated what would be Marilyn’s 98th birthday on Saturday, June 1, with a … More
Marilyn’s Sixties ‘Transparency’ Inspires YSL, Dior in AW24
The gown designed by Hollywood costumer Jean Louis for Marilyn’s ‘Happy Birthday Mr. President’ performance at Madison Square Garden in … More
J-Lo Remembers Her ‘Marilyn Moment’
As People reports, actress and singer Jennifer Lopez has recalled the moment she arrived at the 2000 Grammys wearing a revealing … More
Kim Kardashian Sells Replica of Marilyn’s ‘Birthday Dress’
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian stoked controversy when she wore Marilyn’s ‘Happy Birthday Mr. President‘ dress last year. Now, Kim … More
Marilyn, Jean Louis and More in ‘Yours Retro’
Jean Louis, who became Marilyn’s preferred costumer in her final years, is honoured with a 3-page profile in the September … More
Marilyn and the ‘Divas’ at London’s V+A
Marilyn is featured in DIVA, a new exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (the V&A), celebrating the power and … More