I have a little bit to say about these pieces but first the New Years Collection is officially launched! Now onto a little history these dresses from the 1980s are commonly referenced to Marilyn Archival Travilla Gold Lam Gown (1970s) An extraordinary archival piece by William Travilla, Hollywood's master of sculptural glamour. This gown was produced in the 1970s as part of Travilla's own reinterpretation of The famous gold lam gown was designed by William Travilla for Marilyn Monroe to wear in the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer @audreyfan2 on Tumblr Dresses and Controversy in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes I Get a Kick out of you How 'Blonde' Costume Designer Recreated Monroe's Most Iconic Looks from 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' and 'Seven Year Itch' Marilyn Monroe's gowns by William Travilla in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes