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

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