50 years after her death, "Marilyn in Fashion" offers afascinating new spin on Monroe history, and a feast forfashionistas. She was an incandescent movie star, legendary sexsymbol and a woman whose private life fascinated the public - butthe story never before showcased about Marilyn Monroe is herenduring impact on fashion. From the revealing nude sheath worn tosing "Happy Birthday" to JFK to the pleated white dress from "TheSeven Year Itch", Marilyn's looks defied the 1950s era of poodleskirts and marked her as a fashion icon ahead of her time. "Marilynin Fashion" is an informative, entertaining,exhaustively-researched profile of Monroe's enduring influence onthe world of fashion, which traces the evolutions of her style,from wholesome sweetness early in her career, to serious sex kittenlooks in the '50s, to elegant sophistication in the last years ofher life. Behind-the-scenes stories reveal how the star oftenworked closely with designers to create looks befitting her image.Through out the book, addi