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Here is Marilyn Monroe in a wardrobe test for a spectacular fishnet costume dripping with faux diamonds. This costume was intended for her musical number, “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend,” in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. But studio executives decided it was too risqué, so costume designer William Travilla came up with the famous pink satin gown instead.
Published on September 07, 2012 11:41