Marilyn’s favourite perfumer has released a limited-edition drop bottle in her honour – with its oval shape evoking the five … More
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Russell Young Brings Marilyn to ‘Dreamland’
Marilyn is among the 20th century icons featured in pop artist Russell Young’s latest exhibition, Dreamland, now open at London’s … More
A ‘ReMinder’ of Marilyn’s Vintage Beauty Brands
The June issue of US nostalgia magazine ReMind takes a closer look at vintage brands and the celebrities who endorsed … More
Glimpses of Marilyn’s Private World at Julien’s Auctions
Over 100 Marilyn-related lots went under the hammer this weekend, as part of the Hollywood Classic & Contemporary event at … More
Stanley Flink, Who Penned Marilyn’s First ‘LIFE’ Story, Dies at 98
Stanley E. Flink, the journalist and professor who interviewed Marilyn for her first LIFE cover story in 1952, died aged … More
Objects of Desire: Marilyn Goes From Scandal to Chanel
When asked by reporters what she wore to bed, Marilyn famously quipped, “just a few drops of Chanel No. 5.” … More
‘Made in Paris’: Was Marilyn a Secret Francophile?
In an article for Les Echos, Monroe expert Sebastien Cauchon – author of the 2016 novel, Marilyn 1962 – takes … More
Diamonds (and Chanel No. 5) Are a Girl’s Best Friend
A ‘high jewellery’ collection will be launched in July to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Marilyn’s favourite perfume, Chanel No. … More
At 100, Chanel No. 5 Says ‘Grazia’ to Marilyn
Marilyn may never have formally endorsed Chanel No. 5, but her witty reply to a cheeky reporter who asked what … More
Marilyn’s Tiger Dress, and a Dash of Perfume
With Britain still in lockdown, Marilyn continues to add a touch of glamour in our newspapers and magazines. In Sunday’s … More
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