Marilyn Monroe wearing earrings from the Joseff Studio Collection with her famous gold lame gown by Travilla in promo shots for her 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. The dress was so molded I came across this dress thinking it was just a really striking vintage piece, but after a little research found out that it was originally designed for Marilyn Monroe for the 1953 film Gentlemen Marilyn Monroe Wearing a Gold Dress with a Pink Background Edible Cake A Birthday Place To Ordermarilyn Monroe Inspired Gold Dress Etsy Image of MARILYN MONROE. Marilyn Monroe (1926 1962) With Her Dress Wore For The 1st Time In March 1953 For Giving Of Prize Photoplay. Full Credit: CSFF Rue Des Archives Photos show Kardashian did visible damage to Monroe dress Los Angeles Times