Marilyn in Fashion

The Enduring Influence of Marilyn Monroe

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by Christopher Nickens and George Zeno

Type

Stories

Subject

Actress > Marilyn Monroe

Keywords

Marilyn Monroe, costumes

Publishing date

2012

Publisher

Running Press

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Hardcover • 288 pages
8 x 10 inches (20.5 x 25.5 cm)

ISBN

978-0-7624-4332-1

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Fifty years after her death, Marilyn remains an incandescent movie star, legendary sex symbol, and a woman whose private life fascinates the public—but the story never before showcased is Marilyn Monroe's enduring impact on fashion.
From the pink satin “Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend” gown, to the pleated white dress from The Seven Year Itch to the revealing nude sheath worn to sing “Happy Birthday” to JFK, Marilyn created endless unforgettable looks. Before they were household names, she wore Ferragamo pumps, carried Gucci bags and wore the designs of Oleg Cassini, Norman Norell, Emilio Pucci and Jean Louis. In an era of Peter Pan collars, poodle skirts, and repressed sexuality, Marilyn's sexy style and ability to spot up-and-coming designers made her a fashion visionary.
Marilyn in Fashion traces the evolution of her style, from wholesome sweetness early in her career, to sex kitten looks in the ‘50s, to elegant sophistication in the last years of her life. The text details the designers of her ensembles, where she wore them, and their influence on fashion. Behind-the-scenes stories reveal how the star often worked closely with designers to create looks befitting the Marilyn Monroe image. Illustrated with hundreds of rare and never-before-published photos, Marilyn in Fashion fabulously traces the style evolution of the ultimate Hollywood icon.

About the authors:
Christopher Nickens has been writing about Hollywood luminaries for over twenty-five years. His credits include a definitive photo biography of Bette Davis, which the star herself called "The most sensational record of my life in book form as yet." He lives in Los Angeles.

Press Reviews:
Daily Mail (UK)“Marilyn’s iconic status as a film star overshadows her other major influence – on fashion and designers. From her uplifted white dress in The Seven Year Itch to her more casual sweaters and Capri pants, this sumptuous book is yet another excuse to gaze at Marilyn and the designers created for her by Hollywood’s top fashion brains, captured by her favourite photographers.”Sunday Telegraph’s Stella Magazine (UK)“Published to mark 50 years since Monroe’s death, MARILYN IN FASHION looks at her relationships with designers and make-up artists. The images of her early years, before she was a peroxide blonde, are reinventing.”

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