Marilyn Monroe’s Personal Mink Fur Collar
Part of Her Signature Black Suit from the Mid 1950s
A soft mink fur collar, acquired for Marilyn to wear with a custom designed black wool suit jacket, which is also preserved as part of the collection. See the full suit, which is part of the Marilyn Monroe Collection, here.
Category:
Furs & Accessories
Item Type:
Mink Fur Collar Personally Owned and Worn by Marilyn Monroe with Her Custom Black Wool Suit
Designer/Brand:
Unknown
Era:
Mid 1950s
Provenance:
Christie’s
The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe
October 1999
The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe
October 1999
Collector’s Note
This mink fur collar was made for her custom black wool suit. Together they formed a piece she wore frequently. The suit was tailored to her exacting standards by George Nardiello, and the collar added elegance and warmth. She returned to this suit again and again.
Scott Fortner
Marilyn Monroe Collection
Founder & Owner
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