"Those looking to further explore the Monroe mystique can delve into Marilyn Monroe Style, (ACC Art Books) by Terry Newman." WWD
"If you thought you knew everything there was to know about Marilyn Monroe think again. Terry Newman is a masterful writer with a forensically investigative style, revealing so much more about Monroes role as a fashion influencer than the bombshell sex goddess in shimmering sequins, that became shorthand for her image." Forbes
"Eternally stylish...How Marilyn Monroe continues to influence fashion today." Tempus Magazine
Marilyn Monroes world was the stuff of fairy-tale - the orphan who conquered Hollywood and hailed as the most beautiful woman in the world before her untimely death in 1962.
Marilyn Monroe Style celebrates Marilyns impact on fashion by revealing the influence of her many iconic looks. Her wardrobe encompassed sensual femininity as well as low-key minimalism. Outfits span from shimmering showpieces such as the Jean Louis gown worn to serenade JFK on his birthday, to Pucci slacks and cats-eye spectacles.
Born Norma Jeane Mortensen, whenever she became Marilyn, she mesmerised onlookers with showstopping outfits that helped make her a legend, yet throughout her life the clothes she wore represented many ways of being a woman.
Written by Terry Newman the bestselling author of Taylor Swift and the Clothes She Wears this book tells the story of Marilyns life through clothes and is essential reading for Marilyn Monroe fans everywhere.
Published in collaboration with the Estate of Marilyn Monroe.
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"Those looking to further explore the Monroe mystique can delve into Marilyn Monroe Style, (ACC Art Books) by Terry Newman." - WWD """One of the most enduring fashion legends in history...""
""The original influencer.""" - Air Magazine """If you thought you knew everything there was to know about Marilyn Monroe think again. Terry Newman is a masterful writer with a forensically investigative style, revealing so much more about Monroes role as a fashion influencer than the bombshell sex goddess in shimmering sequins, that became shorthand for her image.""
""With hundreds of glossy images, examination of the actresss sartorial choices reveal them to be as multifaceted as the woman behind them.""" - Forbes Instagram account Hollywoodland Photos posted a great video review of Marilyn Style on their story. - Hollywoodland Photos Instagram giveaway by Hollywoodland Photos. - Instagram "Eternally stylish...How Marilyn Monroe continues to influence fashion today." - Tempus Magazine """Marilyn Monroe Style celebrates Marilyns impact on fashion by revealing the influence of her many iconic looks.""
""Written by Terry Newman the bestselling author of Taylor Swift and the Clothes She Wears this book tells the story of Marilyns life through clothes and is essential reading for Marilyn Monroe fans everywhere.""" - C86 Radio "This book has everything, who designed her most iconic looks, the costume designers on her films and even how her fashion is still influential to designers today." - Hollywoodland Photos
Terry Newman worked in the fashion industry for more than 20 years, both as an editor at i-D, Attitude, and Self Service and as a contributing writer for newspapers including the Guardian, Independent, Times, and the Sunday Times. She has also written and presented fashion programs in the United Kingdom for Channel 4 (She's Gotta Have It and Slave). The author of Harry Styles and the Clothes He Wears (ACC), Legendary Authors and the Clothes They Wore and Legendary Artists and the Clothes They Wore (Harper Design), she has contributed to books including i-D's Fashion Now, Fashion Now 2, and Soul i-D. She currently lectures at the University for the Creative Arts in Epsom, England and lives in London with her husband and two children.
