tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post7240616382733198601..comments2024-02-21T11:26:15.070-08:00Comments on GlamAmor: Style Essentials--Stardom Strikes Marilyn Monroe as GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES Kimberly Truhlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-66075704794615879082019-11-19T08:18:08.314-08:002019-11-19T08:18:08.314-08:00Though the pink dress from 'The Gentlemen pref...Though the pink dress from 'The Gentlemen prefer blondes' is an iconic piece, I am sad to see that the original design was deemed too provocative. There are a few seductive pieces that both Monroe and Russell wore in the same movie. Censoring the 'living necklace costume' is ridiculous while leaving the 'living chandelier' made of women who have their legs wide open to form a human chandelier was seen as OK by those zealous censors. Oh well, those were the times.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13862886567208429267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-64085144980209808932014-07-01T15:40:11.717-07:002014-07-01T15:40:11.717-07:00Welcome Kirsten! I can tell you're going to h...Welcome Kirsten! I can tell you're going to have a lot of fun here. :)Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-79581877700727121462014-06-30T15:38:41.096-07:002014-06-30T15:38:41.096-07:00I've just come across GlamAmor and can see I&#...I've just come across GlamAmor and can see I'm going to be spending a lot of time exploring over the next few days! So much for sleeping and work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05193073971256502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-88869883989689247692014-06-06T13:26:36.429-07:002014-06-06T13:26:36.429-07:00Oh, and P.S. Patty--the upcoming book on Travilla ...Oh, and P.S. Patty--the upcoming book on Travilla is by Kimberley Ashley, the person I interviewed, not me. My upcoming book is based on THE STYLE ESSENTIALS series I have on GlamAmor, and teach in classes, presentations, and the webinars. Stay tuned for that! :)Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-47045057491761937202014-06-06T13:24:28.131-07:002014-06-06T13:24:28.131-07:00Thanks Patty! Glad you enjoyed it all. I agree--...Thanks Patty! Glad you enjoyed it all. I agree--the pink and red combo was just brilliant. And it's amazing how the Code once again impacted costume design and in a positive way, too! Happy to have you drop by. Hope you're doing well--don't be such a stranger! xoKimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-89621418628241670892014-06-06T13:22:04.784-07:002014-06-06T13:22:04.784-07:00Thanks so much, Kim! I really appreciate that. I...Thanks so much, Kim! I really appreciate that. I enjoyed talking to Kimberley--our conversation included even more, if you can believe it. Just fascinating. Thanks for dropping by!Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-4426712310860405332014-05-31T11:32:52.758-07:002014-05-31T11:32:52.758-07:00Thoroughly enjoyed your piece on "Gentlemen&q...Thoroughly enjoyed your piece on "Gentlemen" and Marilyn and Travilla (and your nods to Whitey Snyder), Kimberly, and I'm really looking forward to your book on Billy Travilla.<br /><br />This may be the one and only time I'll ever be thankful for the Hays Code! That shocking pink column gown is the absolute epitome of elegance combined with sex appeal. So much more effective, I think, than the more overt outfit would've been. And on that red set. Brilliant.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-14544127415798503802014-05-30T19:56:24.343-07:002014-05-30T19:56:24.343-07:00Really enjoyed reading this. When I wrote my revie...Really enjoyed reading this. When I wrote my review of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes I learned a lot about the costumes, but nearly as much as this article has to say. Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-9689572510353580032014-05-27T16:15:42.760-07:002014-05-27T16:15:42.760-07:00Thanks Aurora! LOL You crack me up--you are too ...Thanks Aurora! LOL You crack me up--you are too funny. I totally agree about Marilyn and her comic timing in GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES--she makes it look so easy. As they always say, you have to be smart to play someone who seems like the dumb blonde. And Travilla really knew how to highlight all of her best attributes. Even in costumes where she is completely covered up in a sweater and skirt, she still looks amazing. I wanted to share it all, but focused instead on the gowns since everyone feels like they know them so well.<br /><br />I miss you at the webinars, too! I'll be starting them up again in June, and with some new info in many of them, so I'll keep you posted. You're more than welcome to come as my guest. :)Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-86113859134562115282014-05-27T16:11:29.792-07:002014-05-27T16:11:29.792-07:00Thanks Page! I love to bring a new way to appreci...Thanks Page! I love to bring a new way to appreciate these classic films we love so much. This one is a big story with a lot of fascinating aspects to it, so I couldn't resist. I've seen GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES many times, but now I truly love it for all that went into it. It's so easy to take it for granted since it's now iconic, but it's no wonder this is really the film that made Marilyn a star. Happy to bring this all to my first blogathon with the Classic Movie Blog Association!Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-57993412293020726432014-05-27T16:08:21.146-07:002014-05-27T16:08:21.146-07:00Thanks Ruth! Yes, costume designers are very pass...Thanks Ruth! Yes, costume designers are very passionate about the fact that what they create is for the characters and for the stories onscreen. It's not always the case that the costumes are as delicate as the gold gown was, but sometimes they are really only suited for the screen.<br /><br />Yes I, too, was blown away by the fact that the pink "Diamonds" gown was done last minute, under great stress, and as a replacement for another costume. What a testament to Travilla's talent. Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-86411523266760050082014-05-27T16:04:49.051-07:002014-05-27T16:04:49.051-07:00Thanks Christian! I appreciate that. I knew you an...Thanks Christian! I appreciate that. I knew you and Kay would both enjoy this one. Even I learned a lot from this interview and came to appreciate this iconic costume design even more. Travilla truly is brilliant--came up with the pink "Diamonds" gown in only two days?! I mean, come on! :)Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-36201517975797733742014-05-27T16:02:47.450-07:002014-05-27T16:02:47.450-07:00Thanks Grand Old Movies! That's why I enjoy s...Thanks Grand Old Movies! That's why I enjoy sharing these stories about the costume design and designers--it gives us even more to the backstory of these classic films we know and love so much. Glad this added to your appreciation of the film!Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-69874551461718260802014-05-27T14:56:00.013-07:002014-05-27T14:56:00.013-07:00DAMMIT! I forgot to send you the picture with ME ...DAMMIT! I forgot to send you the picture with ME in the iconic red, plunging neckline number! :)<br /><br />Love this, Kimberly. Everything about it. It makes me miss your webinar less. I think Gentlemen Prefer Blondes shows Marilyn at her best for all the reasons you mention and because it is a wonderful showcase for her great comedic timing.<br /><br />AuroraCitizen Screenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596338896095275116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-89716940539934288982014-05-26T14:33:18.701-07:002014-05-26T14:33:18.701-07:00I was thrilled when I found out you would be cover...I was thrilled when I found out you would be covering the fashions of GPB. WOW! So many wonderful illustrations, then and now depictions of the wonderful gowns from the film.<br /><br />I'm not the biggest Monroe fan but I adore Jane Russell so I've seen the film at least 10 times. A lot for me considering my dislike of 50s musicals.<br /><br />Such a fun approach to the Blogathon. We all love fashion so this was a real treat.<br /><br />As others have stated, you put so much work into this with the interview, photos. Also, love a great candid from that era when GPB was getting its well deserved publicity.<br />All the best,<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-31469513796286083712014-05-25T13:32:21.024-07:002014-05-25T13:32:21.024-07:00Truly a fascinating post, and very well done. I wa...Truly a fascinating post, and very well done. I was really surprised that the pink gown was a last-minute replacement! Also, I didn't realize that costumes for films are not necessarily meant to be worn in public.<br /><br />What a gifted designer. No wonder Marilyn wouldn't go with anyone else!Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-17659665155268825512014-05-25T12:51:05.677-07:002014-05-25T12:51:05.677-07:00Wonderful post Kimberly - a fascinating interview ...Wonderful post Kimberly - a fascinating interview with Kimberley Ashley on the ever-interesting Billy Travilla. Thanks for this contribution to the Fabulous Films of the 50s Blogathon, a real winner.Christian Esquevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442827724576856379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-39914862761383575262014-05-25T10:06:00.867-07:002014-05-25T10:06:00.867-07:00What a wonderful, informative post, with great pho...What a wonderful, informative post, with great photos. I had no idea about the costume history behind this film, and I found it fascinating, especially for how the famous pink gown was constructed. It really adds to the watching of this film. Thanks so much.Grand Old Movieshttp://grandoldmovies.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-74429689339466475292014-05-25T09:43:41.586-07:002014-05-25T09:43:41.586-07:00Thanks Caftan Woman! I felt the same way. I knew...Thanks Caftan Woman! I felt the same way. I knew a lot about these costumes before my interview with Kimberley Ashley, but she absolutely blew me away. The fact that the pink gown was a fast replacement for a gown that was originally planned was perhaps the biggest mind-blower for me. Just an unbelievable display of Travilla's great great talent.Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-18436888375793610712014-05-25T09:33:15.181-07:002014-05-25T09:33:15.181-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.beachgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145677285299398734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-19485328291606309602014-05-25T09:20:37.227-07:002014-05-25T09:20:37.227-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.beachgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145677285299398734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-62085243198079799012014-05-25T09:19:48.272-07:002014-05-25T09:19:48.272-07:00Thanks Beach Gal--always appreciate any informatio...Thanks Beach Gal--always appreciate any information. I will make the adjustment in the piece.Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-4248328869532365762014-05-25T09:17:49.868-07:002014-05-25T09:17:49.868-07:00Thanks, Kay--I really appreciate it! You said it....Thanks, Kay--I really appreciate it! You said it...a labor of love. Took a lot of work, but so proud of it and being able to share this great information with the world. It's just all so fascinating! It means a lot that you enjoyed it so much! xoKimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-9464895982528419272014-05-25T09:13:28.439-07:002014-05-25T09:13:28.439-07:00Thanks Blonde at the Film! Glad you enjoyed it. :...Thanks Blonde at the Film! Glad you enjoyed it. :)Kimberly Truhlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568754070267220809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959252133628799060.post-6951019965057758652014-05-25T09:03:36.768-07:002014-05-25T09:03:36.768-07:00I used to admire those costumes, now I know about ...I used to admire those costumes, now I know about them. Thanks!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.com