#travilla

[simply-sharon-tate]

Sharon Tate wearing a William Travilla-designed costume for Valley Of The Dolls which was deleted from the film. In November 1967, Travilla gave an interview where he mentioned the ensemble.

[bygone-hollywood]

Marilyn Monroe’s green velour dress and red tiered underskirt in “River of No Return” (1954)

Designed by: Travilla

[ladybegood]

Marilyn Monroe costume sketch by Travilla for The Seven Year Itch (1957)

[sparklejamesysparkle]

Marilyn Monroe performs the song After You Get What You Want You Don't Want It in the 20th Century Fox/Walter Lang musical There’s No Business Like Show Business, 1954. Choreography for this number was created by Jack Cole and Marilyn's glamorous showgirl gowns in the film were designed by William "Billy" Travilla.

[ediths-shades]

Costume appreciation

MARILYN MONROE in How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)

Costume design by Travilla

[bestofmarilyn]

Marilyn Monroe during costume tests for There's No Business Like Show Business, 1954.

[neelyowhora]

sharon tate photographed for valley of the dolls wearing travilla costumes

[chicinsilk]

US Vogue July 1960

Posing in front of the Ford Sunliner, Anna Carin Bjorck wears a Glen-check wool dress in taupe, green, and black, featuring a tailored collar and a black suede belt. By Travilla; fabric by Rodier. Hat by Christian Dior-New York.

Devant la Ford Sunliner, Anna Carin Bjorck dans une robe en laine à carreaux Glen, taupe, vert et noir, avec un col tailleur et une ceinture en daim noir. Par Travilla, en tissu Rodier. Chapeau par Christian Dior-New York.

Photo Karen Radkai