The French e-zine, Crazy for You, continues tracing Marilyn’s ascent throughout 1952 with three new issues looking at three glamorous … More
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Marilyn in Style: From California Girl to New York Chic
Writing for PEOPLE, Nicole Briese kicks off another roundup of Marilyn’s evolving style with the sexy yet sweet sweaters, shorts … More
70 Years Ago: The ‘My Marilyn’ Party
1952 was a turning point in Marilyn’s career. After years of pin-ups and B-movies, she had survived the ‘scandal’ of … More
Marilyn’s Most Iconic – and Fearless – Fashion Moments
In an article for E! Online, Alyssa Morin breaks down Marilyn’s ‘most iconic – and fearless – fashion moments’ – … More
Marilyn’s ‘Show Business’ Gown Sold for $219K at Julien’s
The flesh-tone Travilla gown worn by Marilyn for her ‘After You Get What You Want (You Don’t Want It)’ number … More
Marilyn’s ‘Legendary’ Hollywood Style at Julien’s
Clothing and jewellery worn by Marilyn onscreen will go under the hammer as part of the Hollywood Legends event at … More
Marilyn Dresses the Part in ‘Yours Retro’
In 1953, Marilyn first rocked the big screen in Dorothy Jeakins’ sleek modern designs for Niagara, while in her next … More
Marilyn Inspires ‘Sweater Dress’ Trend
“Want to feel cosy, comfortable and a little bit French? Try a sweater dress,” Jess Cartner-Morley writes in The Guardian. “Look … More
Why Marilyn Never Faltered With a Halter
Halter tops, dresses and swimwear are coming back this summer, Vogue reports, citing Marilyn’s ‘subway dress’ from The Seven Year Itch … More
Marilyn’s (and Jane’s) Little Red Numbers
These identical sequined gowns are named among 20 of Pop Culture’s Most Show-Stopping Red Dresses by Mary Sollosi in Entertainment Weekly. … More