Ana de Armas Wears Marilyn Monroe's Iconic Outfits in Blonde
Ana de Armas's "Blonde" Costumes Are Nearly Identical to Marilyn Monroe's Looks
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Johnson credits the book "Dressing Marilyn: How a Hollywood Icon Was Styled by William Travilla" for her recreation of the "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" look Monroe wears while singing "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend." While reading, she discovered that Travilla lined the entire dress in green pool table felt to give it the specific body and weight that would help Monroe achieve the right movement while gliding down the stairs.
"There was a moment, due to the heat of the wig Ana wore, that we thought about not using such heavy lining," Johnson said. "But upon fitting the dress and watching her move down the stairs, it was a must. We did not use green pool table felt, but it was tempting. Instead, it was a heavy cotton backing that helped de Armas simulate the dress's every move."