Actresses and models often take inspiration from Marilyn Monroe, but did Marilyn herself pay tribute to Hollywood legends of the past? In 1958, Marilyn Monroe teamed up with photographer Richard Avedon for a captivating project. They recreated iconic im…
Jane Russell remains one of the most captivating figures of Hollywood’s golden age—a woman whose appeal, talent, and confidence defined an era. With her smoky voice, striking figure, and unmistakable screen presence, she became an emblem of 1940s and 1950s …
There’s something deeply haunting about seeing the final photographs of people who once captivated the world with their talent, presence, or power. These images, often taken just days, hours, or even minutes before their deaths, offer a rare and intimat…
Over a century ago, in the heart of bustling Hollywood Boulevard, a man with a dream and a passion for shoes opened a small, unassuming shop. Salvatore Ferragamo's journey began here, but his story soon took on a legendary hue. Located just across from t…
Ann-Margret Olsson, famously known as Ann-Margret, emerged as a megastar of the silver screen with an unmistakable blend of talent, charisma, and beauty. Born in Sweden and raised in the United States, she captivated audiences with her magnetic presence in …
These vintage photos capture the teenage girls' fashion and style of the 1950s. During this time, the fashion was more conservative and gender-specific than it is today. Teenage girls were expected to wear skirts and dresses in all but the most casual circumst…
These photos were taken in 1950 by Life Magazine photographer Ed Clark who got a call from a friend at 20th Century Fox about a “hot tomato” the studio had just signed. His pictures of Marilyn offer a rare glimpse into the early days of an eventual pop-cu…
Jayne Mansfield (born in 1933) was an American actress, singer, nightclub entertainer best known for her bombshell curves and film roles during the 1950s and 1960s. A sex symbol while under contract at 20th Century Fox, Mansfield was known for her well-publ…
Raquel Welch (born Jo Raquel Tejada in 1940) is an American actress and sex symbol who took the worldwide media by storm after the 1966 release of a movie poster featuring her natural assets in a wild and woolly prehistoric bikini. She was the oldest of thr…
This black and white image, taken by White House photographer Cecil Stoughton, is the only known photograph of JFK and Monroe together. Monroe is still wearing the infamously tight-fighting, sheer rhinestone-studded dress she wore when singing earlier a…
In 1957 one photo came to life that became an international sensation. It might be the most famous case of celebrity shade-throwing ever: Sophia Loren casting a sideways glance at Mansfield's huge cleavage. It became wildly famous for multiple reasons. …
Betty Brosmer epitomized the classic "hourglass figure," a title that could easily accompany her image in any fashion glossary. Hailed as the highest-earning pin-up star of the 1950s, she earned recognition as one of the earliest supermodels. Her presenc…
TIME magazine decided to create a list of the 100 most influential pictures ever taken. They teamed up with curators, historians, photo editors, and famous photographers around the world for this task. "No formula makes for iconic photos," the editors said. …