Make A Marilyn Out Of Me

I think it would be safe to assume that every girl has had her Marilyn Monroe experience- passing over a heat vent in a crowded street, dress blowing up with panties exposed, with nothing but a seductive smile to pass it off as her very own iconic photo shoot. Seems we might be on the verge of seeing something quite frequent in 2009.

Victor Carranza, a designer who once worked closely with Marilyn, will soon be launching his own luxury collection inspired by the Blonde Bombshell herself. Forty-eight years later, in her name, Carranza will revive the fashion icon’s inspiration for today’s women.

Pictures of Marilyn portray her as the glamour-queen of Hollywood during her time, continuously chicly composed. Yet, even in light casual clothes, without accessories or shoes, this elegant woman was the one that made the clothes she carried. Whether dressed for the red carpet, behind Hollywood screens, or in the comfort of her own home, Marilyn was the inspiration behind each piece.

Many of the Blonde’s pieces were custom made- suits from Monsieur Christian Dior, over 40 pairs of shoes from her favorite shoemaker, Monsieur Salvatore Ferragamo, and in her later years, a wide variety of all things Pucci. Her style and persona were inspired behind each piece.

Having already designed much of Monroe’s couture collection, Carranza has acquired the master license from the Monroe estate and thus will be the only company with the rights to replicate Monroe’s iconic style.

The line, House of Monroe, will première at Bergodorf Goodman shops sometime in the new year. An upscale denim line by the name of Norma Jeane, Monroe’s real name, is also in the works.

Next thing I know, I just might be looking in the mirror and practicing my own Marilyn pose for the streets- red carpets and runways that is.