Marilyn Monroe: America’s Secret, a new exhibition featuring photographs, clothing and personal items – and even a reconstruction of Marilyn’s … More
Tag: Birthday Dress
‘Sheer Power’: When Marilyn’s Dress Made History
Writing for Vogue, Hannah Jackson retraces the history of the ‘naked dress,’ from pre-Revolutionary France to Marilyn and beyond. “Lately … More
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