Orven Schanzer, a first assistant editor on several of Marilyn’s films during his 45-year tenure at Twentieth Century Fox, has … More
Tag: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
CNN Reframes the Story of Marilyn’s ‘Diamond Dress’
The history of Marilyn’s ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’ costume from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes – from the too-risqué original, … More
‘Finding Her Power’: Marilyn’s Hollywood Years
Ahead of the Reframed: Marilyn Monroe docuseries US premiere tomorrow, January 16, Janelle Davis takes another look at her remarkable … 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
Marilyn’s Caped Style Is Still in Vogue
The leopard-skin cape worn by Marilyn in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (designed by Travilla) gets honourable mention in Vogue‘s ‘potted history … More
Marilyn Vs. 20th Century Fox
Classic film scholar Scott Eyman’s books include collaborations with Robert Wagner, and a biography of Cary Grant. His latest volume … More
Is Marilyn’s ‘Little Rock’ Dress Coming to the Academy?
With the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures finally set to open in Los Angeles on September 30, speculation about what … More
Marilyn’s Style On the Red Carpet, and Beyond
While Billie Eilish’s Met Gala look invited comparisons to Marilyn (see here), other stars also sported Monroe-style glamour last night. … More
Bookish Blonde: Joyce Carol Oates Unveils New Story on Marilyn
Ahead of the forthcoming Netflix adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates’ novel, Blonde, the author has penned a new short story … More
Remembering Jane Russell at 100
Jane Russell was born 100 years ago this month, on June 21st, 1921. She grew up in the San Fernando … More
