Get Up-Close Look at Oscar-Winning “Alice in Wonderland” Costumes

When creating costumes for Alice in Tim Burton‘s Alice in Wonderland, Costume Designer Colleen Atwood didn’t want Alice (played by Mia Wasikowska) to wear the same blue dress in the entire movie, so the crew decided to use “the shrinking and growing as an excuse to get rid of that dress,” said Atwood (Barrera, 2012).

David Flores x Phil Stern: Stunning Mashups Merging Past with Present

Crossovers are always intriguing. And we don’t mean it lightly for David Flores x Phil Stern, an exhibition featuring a whole host of remixed images of some of the most iconic personalities in the 20th century, including James Dean, John F. Kennedy, and Marilyn Monroe. The photographs, captured by award-winning photographer Phil Stern, are transformed into works of art by Los Angeles-based artist David Flores.

Bizarre and Irreverent Celeb Images at Naked Hollywood

An indulgent Elizabeth Taylor. A torso-less Marlene Dietrich. A distorted face of Marilyn Monroe. Like Judy Garland’s eyes? Got that covered too. There are dozens of them. See them all at the delightful Naked Hollywood: Weegee in Los Angeles, the first exhibition in Los Angeles dedicated to the work Weegee (1899-1968) produced in Southern California. [Read: Naked Hollywood: Weegee in Los Angeles]

Italian Art-Inspired Rodarte Gowns x Italian Artworks at LACMA

Imagine strolling along a museum, soaking in the sight of exquisite gowns while simultaneously sinking into the striking, classic artworks surrounding the dresses. As your eyes follow the fascinating arrangement, you began to understand the reasoning: The garments are inspired by Renaissance art, and thus the gown collection is cleverly displayed against Renaissance artworks from the same period that inspired the creators of the gowns. “Brilliant,” you thought. “This is any art-and-fashion lover’s dream come true.”

Elizabeth Taylor’s Fashion & Jewelry on Display at Pacific Design Center

Following Elizabeth Taylor‘s death in March, a vast trove of the legendary actress’ art, fashion, jewelry, and movie memorabilia will be up for auction in New York come December. Here’s your chance to enjoy the collection up close before it goes on sale: a fraction of the 2,000 lots will go on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)‘s Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles from Oct. 13 to Oct. 16.

Marilyn Monroe “Subway Dress” Up for Auction; May Fetch $1M to $2M

Marilyn Monroe.

Billowing halter dress.