Reality TV star Kim Kardashian stoked controversy when she wore Marilyn’s ‘Happy Birthday Mr. President‘ dress last year. Now, Kim … More
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‘Icon of Style’: Marilyn in Her Own Words (and Pictures)
First published in Australia in April 2023 – and now available worldwide – Marilyn Monroe: Icons of Style is a … More
Marilyn and Alejandro Mogollo’s ‘Leading Ladies’
Alejandro Mogollo‘s graphic illustrations are a favourite with Monroe fans and lovers of Hollywood’s golden age. Some of his best … More
Fleur du Mal Launches Marilyn-Themed Capsule Range
Lingerie brand Fleur du Mal has created a new range in partnership with Marilyn’s estate, Forbes reports. “The whole concept … More
Marilyn Brings ‘Power, Glamour, Rebellion’ to Melbourne
The dress worn by Marilyn while performing ‘I Wanna Be Loved By You’ in Some Like It Hot is on … More
In the Pink: From Marilyn to Mamie Eisenhower
Writing for The Conversation, Harriet Fletcher explains how the colour pink has been used to signify both tradition and rebellion … More
From ‘Norma Janine’ to Marilyn at Abbott Elementary
Quinta Brunson, who plays schoolteacher Janine in the Disney+ sitcom, Abbott Elementary, pulled off two very different looks for a … More
Viva Travilla: The Man Who Dressed Marilyn
Marilyn’s most celebrated costume designer, William ‘Billy’ Travilla, is featured in a new TCM book, Viva Hollywood: The Legacy of … More
The Colour of Marilyn in ‘Yours Retro’
The latest issue of UK nostalgia mag Yours Retro – #54, with Elvis Presley on the cover – includes a … 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