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New Marilyn Monroe Fashion Book – Dressing Marilyn

With the 50th death anniversary of prolific Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe comes a luminous new tome celebrating her bombshell style- Dressing Marilyn: How a Hollywood Icon Was Styled by William Travilla Take in rich accounts that made fashion history with Andrew Hansford's new book celebrating the work of William Travilla for Marilyn Monroe, the definitive poster girl of 50's era Hollywood glamour. And considering Monroe's flawless chic, who hasn't had a Marilyn moment in their life? >> BUY: Dressing Marilyn: How a Hollywood Icon Was Styled at Amazon >>DISCOVER INSPIRATION: Get a modern update to Monroe's beauty regime via Michelle Williams  >>UNDERNEATH IT ALL: Marilyn Monroe Chest X-Ray Sells About the Book William Travilla is one of the best costume designers

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Book This New Fashion Tome: Assouline’s Dior – Three New Fashion History Volumes

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Just as Raf Simons is set to unveil a newly reconfigured take on the iconic codes of Christian Dior comes a glorious three-volume set of books from Assouline to refresh your palette... With all eyes on Dior and what Mr. Simons will bring to the storied house debuts a look back at one of fashion's most iconic powerhouses with three volumes dedicated to Dior Fashion, Fine Jewellery & Perfume. >> More: Stylish Reads Recounting the maison's game-changing history and the revolutionary impact its had on the way different generations of dedicated followers have dressed, the trio pays homage to Christian Dior's forever-chic takes on high culture, artistry and meticulous workmanship. "I think of my work as ephemeral architecture, dedicated to the beauty of the female body." —Christian Dior With contributions

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Fifty Dresses That Changed the World

Yes, really. These 50 dresses are the best of what we wear today There is no doubt that certain iconic dresses form a lasting visual memory. The dress and its wearer become our personal muse in helping to define our own individual style, or its unique design represents a breakthrough in fashion from that point forward. Then again, we may have simply fallen in love with the style. And love can have no explanation. >> Visit our Best Dress Shopping Guide Topless Dresses- Rudy Gernreich 1970 Consider The Goddess Dress by Madeline Vionnet in 1931. Derivatives of its floaty draping are still grazing the red carpet today. A new era of defiance, resilience, and hope was seen in the full

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Look Books…

The Emperor's New Fashion Biz The Emperor's New Fashion Biz Can you use a fashion quick fix before starting your spring shopping spree? Consider two new must-reads that spill the beans on the business of fashion. How does a nice Jewish boy named Ralphie Lifshitz from the Bronx transform staid and stuffy WASP culture (and himself) into an alluring 10 billion dollar fashion empire that everyone wants to emulate? The genius of Ralph is revealed, warts and all, in Genuine Authentic: The Real Life of Ralph Lauren by Michael Gross (HarperCollins/Hardcover). Now, if Mr. Lauren can only morph the real gin and tonic set into being as glamorous as his rendition of them! Why is it that things like UGG

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