Writing for Vogue, Hannah Jackson retraces the history of the ‘naked dress,’ from pre-Revolutionary France to Marilyn and beyond. “Lately … More
Tag: Happy Birthday Mr President
The Rake’s Five Stages of Marilyn
The Rake is a bimonthly men’s fashion magazine for readers in the UK. In the February issue – with Oscar … More
‘Happy Birthday Mr President’: Guestbook, Photos and Footage Set for Auction
A treasure trove of items relating to the Democratic fundraiser at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 1962 goes under … More
Father Figure: Marilyn and Isidore Miller
Much as been said about Marilyn’s lifelong search for the father figure she lacked as a child, but her relationship … More
MOJO Says ‘Goodbye, Marilyn’ in August
The latest issue of UK magazine MOJO – dated October, with Kate Bush on the cover – includes a 2-page … More
60 Years Later: Fans Pay Tribute to Marilyn
While the Marilyn Remembered fan club hosted a service commemorating the 60th anniversary of her passing on August 5 at … 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
Bill Ray’s Marilyn in Santa Fe
The LIFE Photographers, an exhibition of classic images from the magazine’s heyday, is beginning its last week at the aptly-named … More
Marilyn Lookalikes Call for ‘Climate Action, Mr. President’
A group of activist drag queens dressed as Marilyn – and one Eva Peron – joined the climate struggle this … More
60 Years Ago: Marilyn Sings for the President
On May 19, 1962 – sixty years ago today – Marilyn sang ‘Happy Birthday Mr. President’ to John F. Kennedy … More