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Marilyn Monroe's Costumes

Marilyn Monroe's Costumes

Sine McEllin

From shocking pink gowns to barely-there beaded cocktail dresses, let's take a look at some of Marilyn Monroe's most iconic costumes!

Marilyn Monroe's Costumes

Sine McEllin

From shocking pink gowns to barely-there beaded cocktail dresses, let's take a look at some of Marilyn Monroe's most iconic costumes!

1950s Swimwear

1950s Swimwear

Sine McEllin

A look at some of the biggest swimsuit companies in midcentury America, the iconic suits worn by actresses in movies of the day and some of the suits from our...

1950s Swimwear

Sine McEllin

A look at some of the biggest swimsuit companies in midcentury America, the iconic suits worn by actresses in movies of the day and some of the suits from our...

Beatniks

Beatniks

Sine McEllin

A short summary of the Beat Generation subculture and the iconic look they created.

Beatniks

Sine McEllin

A short summary of the Beat Generation subculture and the iconic look they created.

1950s Maternity Wear

1950s Maternity Wear

Sine McEllin

Midcentury baby bump fashion and how Hollywood dealt with it!

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1950s Maternity Wear

Sine McEllin

Midcentury baby bump fashion and how Hollywood dealt with it!

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Style Icon: Grace Kelly

Style Icon: Grace Kelly

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An icon of the 1950s, Kelly is one of the most elegant women in history, on and off screen.

Style Icon: Grace Kelly

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An icon of the 1950s, Kelly is one of the most elegant women in history, on and off screen.

Fashion Designers of the 1940s

Fashion Designers of the 1940s

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Five of the most influential names in fashion during the war years and after, from Paris, London and New York.

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Fashion Designers of the 1940s

Sine McEllin

Five of the most influential names in fashion during the war years and after, from Paris, London and New York.

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