Marilyn Monroe Personal Off-the-Shoulder Black Top by Hattie Carnegie. Vintage original off-the-shoulder black top by Hattie Carnegie from Marilyn Monroe's personal wardrobe collection, ca. 1955-1962. Crafted from a sleeveless black polyblend fabric with exaggerated bateau-style collar and half-length back zipper and internal pleats creating a form-fitting design. Retaining internal Hattie Carnegie maker's label. Monroe favored the designer Hattie Carnegie, owning several pieces from the label in her personal wardrobe, including a black jacket made famous in her 1954 sitting with Jean Howard. The garment exhibits mild signs of age and wear. SOLD 2026
Marilyn Monroe Personal Black Sleeveless Top. Vintage original sleeveless black top by Jo Matthews from Marilyn Monroe's personal wardrobe collection. Crafted from a black rayon-blend cut in a flowing sleeveless form with gathered fabric neckline creating a distinctive appearance, and finished with a side zipper-closure running down the left side. Retaining internal maker's label and exhibiting signs of wear and age commensurate with worn clothing. This simple black top was one of many similar simple black tops in the actress' wardrobe, and was gifted to Hedda Rosten by Marilyn during their friendship from 1955 until Marilyn's death in 1962.
Marilyn Monroe Personal Ribbed Knit Shirt Dress. Vintage original taupe knit wool ribbed knee-length shirt dress from Marilyn Monroe's personal wardrobe collection. crafted from taupe knit wool fitted through the bodice with a distinctive horizontal ribbing pattern and knit vertical panel embellishments creating a slimming effect, half-length sleeves, 2-slit pockets, and a row mother-of-pearl with brass-colored backings running down the front to the waist. This knit shirt dress was given to Hedda Rosten from Marilyn Monroe sometime during their friendship in the mid-to-late 1950s and early 1960s. Exhibits signs of age and wear from use including some pin-sized stains to the front near the chest and waist and some pulled threads throughout
Marilyn Monroe Lace Evening Gown by Ceil Chapman Worn by Hedda Rosten to the Premiere of The Rose Tattoo. Vintage original yellow lace evening gown by Ceil Chapman from Marilyn Monroe's personal wardrobe collection. Consisting of an A-line evening gown constructed of crème-yellow lace, with horizontal rows of crème-colored taffeta adornments in a rosette-esque floral pattern, an internal dressmaker's lining, a whalebone corset with tulle lining, and a side zipper with hook-and-eye closure, retaining an internal Ceil Chapman maker's label. This elegant evening gown from her personal wardrobe, designed by one of her favorite dressmakers, was given by Marilyn to Hedda Rosten to wear to the premiere of The Rose Tattoo in New York City on December 12, 1955. Rosten accompanied her friend to the premiere where the duo was photographed by Milton Greene. These photographs, prominently featuring the lace evening gown offered here, capture both the actress's refinement and her attachment to Hedda, even at this early stage of their years-long friendship. Dress exhibits signs of age, wear, and use including discoloration and fragility to the lace, noticeable stains across front portions of the taffeta and lace, and pulled threads
Marilyn Monroe Personal Seafoam Green Sheer Dress. Vintage original seafoam green sheer dress by John Moore Talmack from Marilyn Monroe's personal collection. Crafted from light green organza with spaghetti straps, reinforced bodice, and floral rose adornment pinned to the right breast, with zipper and hook-and-eye closure, internal waist cinch, and internal grosgrain ribboning. The sleek and flowy sheer dress contains a floral motif similar to several of the other pieces from Monroe's personal wardrobe offered in this collection. Dress exhibits noticeable signs of wear and age, including heavy distressing at the hemline causing shattering, fraying and separation to the straps and upper bodice, uneven fading and discoloration throughout, and areas of soiling
Marilyn Monroe Personal White Summer Dress. Vintage original white summer dress by Trudy Hall from Marilyn Monroe's personal wardrobe collection. Crafted from white ribbed cotton with a scalloped V-neck collar, pleated shoulders creating a pinafore-like appearance, and an embroidered exposed midriff section, with a ruched waistband and side zipper closure, retaining the internal Trudy Hall maker's label. This simple yet elegant cotton summer dress is evocative of the white dress worn by Monroe during her marriage to Arthur Miller and captures the actress's refined yet free-spirited style. Retaining internal maker's label at the neckline and exhibiting mild signs of age and wear.
Marilyn Monroe Personal Black Cocktail Dress with Unique Three-Dimensional Floral Adornment by Ceil Chapman. Vintage original black organza cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman from Marilyn Monroe's personal wardrobe collection, including a black organza with an invisible sweetheart neckline and piping at the waist, overlaying a black taffeta lining with unique, three-dimensional velveteen and silk floral rose adornment, with hook-and-eye and zipper closure, internal whalebone corset and retaining internal Ceil Chapman maker's label handwritten "6918". Ceil Chapman was one of Monroe's favorite designers of the era, and this elegant and whimsical cocktail dress perfectly captures the actress's glamorous, yet spontaneous and lively personality. Dress exhibits signs of age and wear including some flattening to the inner floral adornment, thread wear, and evidence of a later stitch added to hold up the taffeta lining for storage.
Marilyn Monroe Personal Sleek Black Cocktail Dress by Ceil Chapman. Vintage original black and timeless cocktail dress by Ceil Chapman from Marilyn Monroe's personal collection. Crafted from black jersey silk, featuring a halter-style neckline gathered for a ruched, cowl-like effect with a fitted bodice, dropped waist seam, and asymmetrical draping, creating an overall elegant shape. Retaining internal Ceil Chapman maker's label for the American designer who was one of Monroe's favored clothiers. This style of simple, timeless, and elegant black evening dress, particularly those made by Ceil Chapman, was a favorite of Monroe's. A trio of similar styles sold at the historic auction of Marilyn Monroe's items in October 1999 ranging from $8,050 to $19,550. Dress exhibits signs of age and wear from use, including fabric separation and early signs of shattering on the shoulder straps, occasional pulled threads, and minor rubbing to the jersey. Overall, a wonderful example of Monroe's taste in her preferred eveningwear.
Marilyn Monroe Personal Fur-Lined Bouclé Coat. Vintage original fur-lined bouclé coat from Marilyn Monroe's personal collection. Crafted from bluish-gray nubby bouclé wool with fur-lined interior and fur-lined shawl collar and rolled cuffs. Monroe's wardrobe often combined elegance with comfort, as exemplified by this cozy fur wool coat. Coat exhibits signs of wear and age, including minor fading and soiling to the exterior fabric, and areas of partial separation from the pelt to the outer fabric
Marilyn Monroe Personal Pink and Black Floral Dress by Hattie Carnegie. Vintage original (2) piece evening gown by Hattie Carnegie from Marilyn Monroe's personal collection. The ensemble consists of (1) black strapless satin gown with pink floral embellishment woven into the fabric, a bodice with darts ending at parallel vertical points and a cocktail length pleated skirt with zipper and hook-and-eye closure, lined with organza and containing an external snap for detachable train, retaining internal Hattie Carnegie maker's label, and (1) black crinoline crafted from heavy tulle, with hook-and-eye closure, bespoke elastic waistband, and 2-hanging loops, retaining tailor's safety pins. An elegant and simultaneously whimsical piece of cocktail attire distinctive of Monroe's style from the era, from one of the actress's preferred designers. Dress exhibits mild signs of wear and handling including occasional pulled threads to the satin, rubbing to the flocking, and degraded elasticity to the original waistband.
Marilyn Monroe Christian Dior Wool Skirt Suit Worn on Her Honeymoon Getaway with Joe DiMaggio in January 1954. Vintage original (2) piece skirt suit designed by Christian Dior for Sak's Fifth Avenue from Marilyn Monroe's personal wardrobe collection, worn by the actress as she departed for her honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio in January 1954. Consisting of (1) black wool bell-cut coat with darts, wide spread collar, fabric covered button closures, 2-breast pockets, and internal snap closure, with internal Christian Dior lining and Sak's Fifth Avenue maker's label, and (1) matching black wool pencil wrap skirt with internal hook-and-eye and snap closure, narrow waistband, and a row of external button closures running the length of the left hemline. This elegant ensemble was worn by the actress alongside her then-husband Joe DiMaggio as the newlyweds departed San Francisco for their honeymoon in Japan on January 29, 1954. Marilyn was photographed wearing this outfit in front of a large crowd as the couple bid their farewell at the airport that day. Note: The jacket was originally tailored with a fifth button, which can be seen in reference photos of Marilyn wearing the ensemble. That button and the original hemline were located sewn underneath the jacket from a later alteration, which was made to shorten the jacket, likely due to changes in Marilyn's size or when the ensemble was worn by Hedda after Marilyn gifted it to her. Skirt suit exhibits mild signs of age, wear, and use including some rubbing to the wool and scattered loose threads visible from later repairs, partial detachment to the jacket's internal snap closure. Sak's label fraying and has come partially unsewn from the internal lining, with some jacket buttons loosened but still affixed. An exceptional ensemble worn by Marilyn on a memorable occasion from her turbulent marriage to Joe DiMaggio.
