Marilyn and the Gilded Age of El Morocco

The El Morocco (or ‘Elmo,’ as regulars called it) was one of New York’s most fashionable nightspots. Marilyn visited on … More

‘Clip and Highlight’: Marilyn’s Wedgwood Bowl (and More) at Julien’s

52 Marilyn-related lots were sold at the Icons & Idols: Hollywood event at Julien’s Auctions on December 2nd, 2021. Among … More

60 Years Ago: A Night With Marilyn

On November 17, 1961 – 60 years ago this week – Marilyn joined 25-year-old Douglas Kirkland for what would become … More

Marilyn at The Laundry Room

Authentic Brands Group (ABG), the licensing company and owner of Marilyn’s estate, has teamed up with California brand The Laundry … More

Madonna Goes Back to Marilyn

From the ‘Material Girl’ video to her 1991 Vanity Fair layout, Madonna has referenced Marilyn frequently during her career. The … More

Marilyn, Grace Kelly and a Royal Rumour

Royals: Keeping the Crown, a new documentary on Curiosity Stream, explores the rumour that Prince Rainier considered courting Marilyn before … More

Marilyn’s ‘Bus Stop’ Costume – and More – at Heritage Auctions

The green lacy blouse and black pencil skirt ensemble by Marilyn in Bus Stop (1956) will go under the hammer … More

A Poetic ‘Slumber Party’ With Marilyn

A gifted amateur poet in her own right, Marilyn counted poets like Norman Rosten, Carl Sandburg and Edith Sitwell among … More

Joe Eula’s Marilyn: The Story Behind the Sketch

Joshua Greene, son of photographer Milton Greene and owner of Archive Images, has shared this illustration by Joe Eula, based … More

Douglas Kirkland’s Marilyn Poster Tops Bids at Julien’s

Rather surprisingly, this Douglas Kirkland poster was the top-selling item – with a single bid of $3,520 – in this … More