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18 Pictures of Marilyn Monroe Wardrobe Tests in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953)

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On 1 June 1952, Marilyn Monroe was given a surprise birthday present by Twentieth Century-Fox, namely, that she would star as Lorelei Lee in the film adaptation of the Broadway smash hit Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Judging by these behind-the-scenes wardrobe test shots, she was made for this role, just as these daringly sensual costumes were made to accentuate every curve of her figure.

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We <3 Vintage – Latest clothing arrivals just in!

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Hey! We know you love vintage as much as we do, so here’s a first look at our latest arrivals! Click on any image for full details and to place an order. Feel free to drop us a line if you have any queries. Enjoy!                               […]

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1970s Street Style in Boston

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The 1970s was undoubtedly one of the coolest decades of all time for fashion. Halternecks, high waisted trousers, bell bottoms and psychedelic prints were all the rage. Look at these pictures by photographer Nicholas DeWolf of Boston street style from the Summer of 1973.

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Fashionable gowns of the Edwardian era

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Edwardian fashion was similarly romantic in style to Victorian fashion. However, the 1910s saw a simplification of fussy Victorian silhouettes, with an emphasis on embellishment and innovation in design, as can be seen in these ultra-glam gowns. Waists were less waspy, hemlines were sometimes shorter and the relatively simplified shapes of gowns allowed the imaginative […]

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