It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours since posting my recent blog entry, “Monroe Frock Fetches Millions, But Was It THE Dress.” After many telephone conversations, email exchanges, and Skype video calls with industry experts, the Travilla Estate and my contacts at Profiles In History, I’ve come to the definitive conclusion that the Debbie Reynolds Seven Year Itch dress sold at the Profiles In History auction on Saturday, June 18, was without question acquired by Ms. Reynolds directly from Fox studios, and I will soon post photographic evidence verifying this fact, along with additional information that is very specific to this issue, which as you can tell is quite complicated.
Why was the full history of the item not disclosed before the auction? Was it intentional or just sloppy work? Don't potential buyers deserve the full background of the item BEFORE they bid? I don't think anyone really doubts Ms. Reynolds word, but doesn't the auction house have a responsibility of full disclosure to their clients?
Really interesting! I have some doubts about "Heat Wawe" dress! I think that the auction dress is really different… the gown is really fluo pink!!!! I think that in 1950 that color is very unusually… Thank you for you interesting post! Silvia from Italy
Hi Silvia. Nice to hear from you. Hope you are doing well in Italy. I'm confident the Heat Wave dress was authentic, as were all of the Marilyn Monroe costumes sold. The dress was very old, and actually damaged in some areas. It is amazing how the inside of the skirt is still such a vibrant and wonderful pink color though. But, I'm sure it's an original costume from the film.