In 1953, Marilyn first rocked the big screen in Dorothy Jeakins’ sleek modern designs for Niagara, while in her next … More
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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
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
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
Why Marilyn Never Faltered With a Halter
Halter tops, dresses and swimwear are coming back this summer, Vogue reports, citing Marilyn’s ‘subway dress’ from The Seven Year Itch … More
Marilyn’s (and Jane’s) Little Red Numbers
These identical sequined gowns are named among 20 of Pop Culture’s Most Show-Stopping Red Dresses by Mary Sollosi in Entertainment Weekly. … More
Raye Brings Marilyn’s ‘Diamond’ Style to the BRITs
London-based singer Raye became the latest celebrity to emulate Marilyn’s ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’ look on the red … More
When Marilyn Ditched High Fashion for a Potato Sack
The Hollywood Reporter‘s Seth Abramovitch looks back at Marilyn’s delightfully kitsch ‘potato sack’ photo shoot today. “There are several versions … More
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