At first glance, the simple black brassiere looks like something you might see on a hanger in M&S. But don't let initial appearances fool you.
But don’t let initial appearances fool you: this lace and satin underwire bra has a rather different price point. Up for auction in Hollywood next week, it’s tipped to fetch thousands of pounds - thanks to its past owner being none other than Marilyn Monroe. It’s part of a sale which includes everything from the icon’s dramatic gowns to her fake eyelashes, used lipstick and even a chance to be interred near her tomb in an LA cemetery.
Actress Marilyn Monroe poses for a publicity still for the 20th Century Fox film Some Like it Hot in 1958 wearing a lace and satin underwire bra The black, cellophane-effect costume worn by Marilyn in the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch. Featuring a plunging neck, a left leg slit and a long train, it was created by costume designer Billy Travilla who also dressed the star for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Ahead of the sale - held by celebrity auction house Julien’s Auctions and expected to attract worldwide attention - the Mail has been given an exclusive opportunity to view Marilyn’s possessions.
As for that legendary hourglass figure, she measured up at just 36-24-34 - positively svelte by today’s standards. Then there’s a beautiful pink long-sleeved silk jersey dress with a rope and crystal tassel belt created by the fashion designer Emilio Pucci. Featuring a plunging neck, a left leg slit and a long train, it was created by costume designer Billy Travilla who also dressed the star for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and How to Marry a Millionaire .
Another costume in the auction is one worn by Marilyn for a 1958 shoot with famed photographer Richard Avedon. The lavender satin, boned leotard has a décolletage neckline trimmed with fabric flowers and has an estimated sales price of between $20,000 and $30,000.Boxes of Marilyn’s false eyelashes have astounding price estimates of $2,000 to $3,000, while a pink-tinged orange Elizabeth Arden lipstick is going under the hammer for $7,000 to $9,000.
While its sales estimate is between $2,000 to $3,000, there are already eight online bids and the price is expected to go much higher. But an edition of that Playboy magazine - originally sold for 50 cents a copy - is today up for sale for an estimated $2,000 to $4,000. That insecurity plagued her for the rest of her life, as another incredibly personal item in the sale reveals: pages torn from a notebook dated between 1955 and 1956, handwritten in pencil by the film star when she was undergoing therapy.
Di Maggio is said to have remained in love with the actress for the rest of his life, arranging her burial and sending red roses to be laid at her crypt three times a week for 20 years. He insisted on being interred face down on top of Marilyn, apparently crudely telling his wife: ‘If I croak, if you don’t put me upside down over Marilyn, I’ll haunt you for the test of your life.’
Even a small grave marker reading ‘Marilyn Monroe 1926-1962’ is on sale, with a estimated price of $9,000. Worn from constant touching by fans visiting her tomb, it has to be replaced - hence this sale. Although many Marilyn Monroe admirers will turn up to see the items when they go on public view in LA this week, die-hard fans hoping for bargains are likely to disappointed.
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