American Greats: Marilyn’s Misfit Years at Christie’s

In my last post on American Greats, an auction featuring Dr. G.B. Espy’s collection of sports and entertainment artefacts held … More

American Greats: Marilyn Brings Hollywood to Christie’s

A set of ten snapshots from Marilyn’s Korea trip was sold at Christie’s last week as part of American Greats, … More

American Greats: Marilyn and Norma Jeane at Christie’s

In my second post on American Greats, this week’s auction at Christie’s in New York, I’m looking at items from … More

Why Marilyn’s Old Hollywood Glam is Still in Vogue (and Cosmo)

“Celebrities have always been the ultimate beauty blueprint,” Jasmine Hyman writes for Cosmopolitan. “From the hairstyles and haircuts that we … More

Marilyn: Diva, Goddess … and Woman

Chiara Pasqualetti Johnson’s pictorial biography, Marilyn Monroe: Diva. Woman. Goddess is published this week in English, Italian, French and German … More

Cinematic Showgirls: Marilyn and Taylor Swift

Ever since Taylor Swift announced her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, comparisons to glamorous stars of the past … More