Marilyn Covers ‘AD’ in the Netherlands

Marilyn made the front page of yesterday’s Algemeen Dagblad (aka AD) in the Netherlands. Inside, Josine Droogendijk notes that while … More

70 Years Ago: Marilyn Salutes the Swimsuit

In the summer of 1952, Marilyn leveraged her pin-up fame into movie stardom. The latest issue of French e-zine Crazy … 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

Jenny Packham Revisits Marilyn’s Gold Lamé Gown

The British fashion designer Jenny Packham’s Resort 2023 Collection includes “a dazzling gown in a pleated gold lamé that recalled … More

Shades of Red: Marilyn, the Scarlet Blonde

In a blog post for the British Film Institute (BFI) website, Sophie Monks Kaufman adds Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to her … More

Wrapped in Diamonds: Marilyn Lights Up the Screen

Marilyn is featured in Vogue‘s list of the 20 Most Iconic Dresses in Cinematic History. However, it’s not her ubiquitous … More

‘Spread the Word’: Marilyn, Abbey Lincoln and a Lost Dress

Today, Marilyn’s movie costumes sell at auction for many thousands, sometimes millions. In her lifetime, however, they were studio property, … 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

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