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Few movie costumes are as unsettling as the one worn by Pennywise, the sinister clown portrayed by Bill Skarsgård in the 2017 horror film It. On display at the Hollywood Museum, this original costume is a fascinating example of how fashion design can help bring a character’s disturbing personality to life.
Designed by Janie Bryant, known for her work on Mad Men and Deadwood, the outfit deliberately avoids the familiar look of a brightly colored circus clown. Instead, Bryant drew inspiration from Medieval, Renaissance, Elizabethan and Victorian clothing to give Pennywise the appearance of a being from another time.
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There is so much that is the absolute essence of Pinkness going on in this photo. First, look at this towering Christmas tree — just look at it — with its abundance of glittering mid-century baubles and the width swath of Pink Satin Ribbon encircling its branches. Next, observe the walls of the room, which are the loveliest shade of soft millennial pink. This tree was spotted in the Hollywood Museum, located in a building whose pink walls hint at this space’s original occupant.
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Marilyn Monroe’s fashion sense changed over the last two years of her life. She started wearing clothing designed by Emilio Pucci in 1961, as she liked the wrinkle-free silk designs that clung to her body. Upon first discovering Pucci’s designs in a Fifth Avenue store, Marilyn remarked to Susan Strasberg:
“Gee, if it fits the hanger that well, imagine what it could look like on me!”
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This super cool Pink Neon Sign may (or may not) be the official movie prop seen in the apartment of Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman from Tim Burton’s 1992 film, Batman Returns. I mean, it’s for sale on Amazon, so anyone could own it. However, I did see it in the Hollywood Museum tucked away in a large vitrine brimming with a collection of authentic Catwoman costumes and assorted ephemera from the various actresses who’ve played that character — both in films and on TV. So, all signs point to be it being the real thing, as they say.
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OK, it’s time: The Mother All Shark Attacks has arrived. This collection of memorabilia and props from the 1975 movie — and pop culture touchstone — Jaws was spotted at the Hollywood Museum, which I visited on my recent trip to California. If you’re in the area, the museum is super fun and very worth the $15 admission price!
Shark Attack on the Wall!
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