Why Marilyn’s Classic Hollywood Style Still Makes Headlines

Marilyn wasn’t considered a fashion icon in her lifetime – in fact, some of her daring style choices were frowned … More

Halsey Takes Glamour Tips From Marilyn

Singer Halsey, who recently launched a cosmetics line, shared a ‘Marilyn Mon-Red moment’ with fans on Instagram yesterday, as Teen … More

Collectors and Historians Condemn Damage to Marilyn’s ‘Birthday Dress’

As Marilyn’s ‘Happy Birthday Mr President’ dress goes back on display at Ripley’s Hollywood – following reality TV star Kim … More

Julien’s Auctions to Celebrate Marilyn’s 96th Birthday

Julien’s Auctions is hosting an online sale of photographs and memorabilia next week, celebrating what would be Marilyn’s 96th birthday. … More

Marilyn’s ‘Birthday Dress’ Reuse Criticised by ICOM and Bob Mackie

Following the furore over Kim Kardashian wearing Marilyn’s ‘birthday dress’ at the Met Gala (see here), the Costume Committee for … More

Gilded Glamour: Kim Kardashian and Marilyn’s ‘Birthday Dress’

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian caused a sensation last night when she arrived at the Met Gala in New York … More

Wrapped in Diamonds: Marilyn Lights Up the Screen

Marilyn is featured in Vogue‘s list of the 20 Most Iconic Dresses in Cinematic History. However, it’s not her ubiquitous … More

From Venus to Marilyn: the ‘Naked Dress’ in History

In an article for i-D magazine, Zoë Kendall argues that the history of the ‘naked dress’ began with the Venus de … More

Bob Mackie: The Art of Marilyn

A lavish new book, The Art of Bob Mackie, celebrates the most glamorous of American designers, who created Cher’s unforgettable … More

Marilyn’s ‘Bus Stop’ Costume Sold for $399,000

The green lacy blouse and black pencil skirt ensemble worn by Marilyn in Bus Stop (1956) topped bids at $399,000 … More