New Book ‘Marilyn Monroe Style’ Looks at Her On-Screen Glamour and Off-Screen Simplicity
There are few women in history whose looks capture the spirit of a nation in a certain moment.
Among them are Queen Elizabeth II with her diamond diadem, otherwise known as the George IV State Diadem; Egypt’s Queen Nefertiti with her angled, cylindrical blue crown and kohl eyeliner, and Marilyn Monroe, with her wavy blond bob, beauty spot and lazy right eye which defined ’50s Hollywood glamour.
Such is Monroe’s legacy that the Los Angeles city council recently named her Brentwood home a historic cultural monument and the tech investor Anthony Jabin bought a burial crypt next to the star’s grave for $195,000.
Those looking to further explore the Monroe mystique can delve into “Marilyn Monroe Style,” (ACC Art Books) by Terry Newman. In the book, which is set for release Oct. 28, Newman looks at the actress’ fashion, and the impact she continues to have 62 years after her death.
