If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson, was a lot of things: Hollywood legend, reportedly asexual sex symbol, model, film production company founder, and avid reader alike. The instantly recognizable starlet was born June 1, 1926, which means the centennial celebrations of her birthday are heating up as we speak. Thanks to a range of popular brands from Montblanc to Shark, you can now pay tribute to Monroe’s artistic prowess and charismatic public persona with limited-edition, themed products spanning home goods, clothing, beauty tech, books, and beyond. Most notably, it’s now possible to buy “Marilyn Monroe 100: The Official Centenary Book” on Amazon, which calls itself the “the only official photography-based publication to commemorate the centenary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth.” Given the fact tha...
Few red carpets have chronicled Kristen Stewart’s style evolution better than the Cannes Film Festival. The Oscar-nominated actress and filmmaker has been a mainstay of the festival since the early 2010s, and her style has gone through different chapters with each visit. From Reem Acra gowns to various Chanel looks, Stewart’s Cannes Film Festival style is always pushing boundaries. WWD breaks down looks from her time at the festival over the years ahead. 2025 Kristen Stewart at the Cannes Film Festval on May 16, 2025 in Cannes, France. Getty Images Under the styling of longtime collaborator Tara Swennen, Stewart’s 2025 Cannes Film Festival red carpet looks featured this suited Chanel ensemble. The look consisted of a sleek white jacket and coordinated shorts. “The Chronology of Water” filmmaker opted to go sans shirt beneath her jack...