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The Bus Stop In Arizona

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Less than a decade after Marilyn Monroe’s 1962 death, Billy made an emotional decision that, had he lived until friend Debbie Reynolds 2012 auction, he would have severely regretted. “I used to have six of Marilyn's dresses,”

MOVIE LEGENDS AND FILM TITANS

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In the golden days of Hollywood films, the competitive consciousness in the acting arena could be considered comparable to Rome’s ancient coliseum,

FILM DRAMA MEETS FASHION DESIGN

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When Valentino, the man affectionately dubbed by his partner, The Last Emperor, referenced Marilyn’s gowns
Marilyn and Barry

Marilyn Monroe and Barry Goldwater

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In the case of Marilyn Monroe, she depended upon her friend Billy for every item in her Hollywood costume arsenal. All of her famed 20th Century-Fox costumes, Travilla designed; including the “white” pleated halter dress she wore
Billy Trivalla Fashion

HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE

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For the films big fashion show scene, in keeping with designers like Christian Dior’s tradition to name each of his outfits, Travilla gave his costumes names that were all included in the films script: names such as; Rainbow Over the Everglades; Good Afternoon Sweetheart
The Phoenix Bird Always Rises

The Phoenix Bird Always Rises

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Watching the refined atelier work at the house of Chanel, via YouTube, was as nurturing to my heart as moist dewdrops