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Bookmark or Share- THE STORY OF: Marilyn Monroe’s Iconic “Happy Birthday” DressOne of the most universally well-known is her breathy, seductive take on “Happy Birthday,” which she sang at an event for US President John F. Kennedy in May 1962 while wearing a sheer, glittering dress that both dazzled and scandalized the world.
- Marilyn Monroe's 14 Most Iconic Outfits of All Time - InStyleMonroe embraced femininity to the fullest by wearing form-fitting hourglass silhouettes, rich hues, and necklines that plunged into daring terrain. Many moments throughout her film career have...
- Happy Birthday Mr President: A closer look at Marilyn Monroe's record ...Designed by William Travilla and known as “Marilyn’s White Dress”, the dress has a soft, floaty silhouette and is made of cellulose acetate. The ivory pleated cocktail dress was worn by the actress in The Seven Year Itch and was brought to fame by the famous picture over the subway grate.
- A History of Marilyn Monroe and Her Most Iconic DressesMarilyn Monroe descending a red-carpeted staircase wearing a figure-hugging bright pink dress is one of the defining images of the mid-twentieth century. Designer William Travilla made the dress out of French candy-pink peau d’ange silk overlayed over heavy felt to give the dress structure.
- Marilyn Monroe’s Iconic “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” DressChristie’s proudly offered the Marilyn Monroe collection, including some of the most important and iconic items from Monroe’s career. The highlight was arguably lot #55, the 1962 “Happy Birthday, Mr. President dress”, which sold for $1,267,500 – a world record at the time.
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