carla rey
VFG Member
Happy Anniversary Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Howard Hawks’ blockbuster 1953 American musical comedy film starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. The story follows best friends and showgirls Lorelei Lee (Monroe) and brassy Dorothy Shaw (Russell) to Paris via cruise liner where Lorelei is to wed her fiancé. Dorothy accompanies Lee as chaperone—and romantic comedy genius follows.
Speaking of genius, the pink satin strapless gown designed by William Travilla worn by Monroe for the ‘Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend’ number still retains its iconic status to this day, having an undeniable impact in fashion and pop culture from Madonna to Moschino to the Muppets and beyond.
This week we set sail with cruise wear ensembles, capri pants and jumpsuits, wiggle dresses, and matching suit sets with coordinating hats. Look for knockout evening gowns, show pieces and stage costumes à la Lee and Shaw. And don’t forget the diamonds—bring on all that bling because diamonds are everyone’s best friend!
Howard Hawks’ blockbuster 1953 American musical comedy film starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. The story follows best friends and showgirls Lorelei Lee (Monroe) and brassy Dorothy Shaw (Russell) to Paris via cruise liner where Lorelei is to wed her fiancé. Dorothy accompanies Lee as chaperone—and romantic comedy genius follows.
Speaking of genius, the pink satin strapless gown designed by William Travilla worn by Monroe for the ‘Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend’ number still retains its iconic status to this day, having an undeniable impact in fashion and pop culture from Madonna to Moschino to the Muppets and beyond.
This week we set sail with cruise wear ensembles, capri pants and jumpsuits, wiggle dresses, and matching suit sets with coordinating hats. Look for knockout evening gowns, show pieces and stage costumes à la Lee and Shaw. And don’t forget the diamonds—bring on all that bling because diamonds are everyone’s best friend!
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