Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Abbey Winiger- Marilyn Monroe's Dress up for Auction
SUMMARY- The most valuable item of personal clothing ever owned is about to hit the auction block -- again. The beige, rhinestone-encrusted dress Marilyn Monroe wore to sing "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy is being sold by Julien's Auctions in Los Angeles on November 17.Created by Hollywood costume designer Jean Louis, the dress sold for $1.27 million at a Christie's auction in 1999, making it the most expensive personal item of clothing ever to be sold at auction.
It's estimated to sell for up to $3 million this time around. Monroe wore the famous dress at a 45th birthday celebration for Kennedy held at New York's Madison Square Garden on May 19, 1962.
It's said the dress was so tight that she had to be sewn into it before getting on stage to sing "Happy Birthday."
ANALYSIS/SYNTHESIS- Before reading this article I was familiar with Monroe's dress. The iconic rhinestones show how glam Marilyn Monroe was. I think how iconic this dress is shows how it could auction for such a high price. Being worn by such a celebrity, it is justified at the price. This article was written to inform readers of the legacy Marilyn Monroe has left behind. She has shaped the entertainment and she still has an impact today. This story reminds me of John F. Kennedy and his relationship with the movie star.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/15/luxury/marilyn-monroe-happy-birthday-dress-auction/index.html
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Thats cool that it is being sold, and for so much money!! i hope somebody enjoys it;)
ReplyDeleteExciting that someone will get the privlege of owning such an iconic dress of Marilyn Monroe!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the two above me! This is so cool for such an iconic item in the fashion industry to be resold. I hope that someone really enjoys it and appreciates its value. However, I am surprised that it has almost doubled in its auction price since 1999. I wonder why that is. I guess it's just because it's more in demand and people are willing to pay more to acquire it.
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