Chanel observes Marie-Hélène Arnaud, her star model, in fur-trimmed suit, photo by Boris Lipnitzky, 1958

 

Chanel puts the finishing touches on a cocktail dress worn by the Spanish model, Carmen, 1959

Chanel observes Marie-Hélène Arnaud, her star model, wearing her fur-trimmed suit, photo by Boris Lipnitzky, 1958

Marilyn Monroe, 1952

Marilyn Monroe, 1952

Detail of photograph of Marilyn Monroe relaxing with a script, photo by Elliott Erwitt, New York, 1956

Brigitte Bardot sits on her new Caravelle S and plays with her Dachshund, St. Tropez, October 1962

The 'Bardot Look' ; long tousled hair, short shorts, thin-strap top and a perfect dancer's body, St. Tropez, 1958

Brigitte Bardot, on the set of 'La Mariée est Trop Belle', is wearing striped sailor's shirt first worn and made popular by Chanel at the beginning of the century, 1956

Grace Kelly poses for LIFE magazine, photo by Philippe Halsman, 1954

Grace Kelly in button-down shirt, cuffed jeans worn with a scarf instead of belt, and penny loafers,  1955

Grace Kelly in duchesse satin gown by Edith Head, photo by Philippe Halsman for cover of Life magazine, Apr. 11, 1955

Close-up of Grace Kelly in aquamarine duchesse satin gown, designed by Edith Head, which she wore to accept her Oscar for best actress for "The Country Girl" in 1955, photo by Philippe Halsman.

Audrey in a short dinner dress of yellow gauzy silk clustered with nacre and crystal bead florets by Givenchy, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue April 1963

Audrey in Givenchy, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, April 1963

Audrey in Givenchy, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, April 1963

Audrey in her legendary 'look' for "Breakfast at Tiffany's", Givenchy's long silk dress, strands of pearls, long black gloves, upswept hairdo with highlights, and Oliver Goldsmith sunglasses, 1961

Audrey, as Jo Stockton in the fim "Funny Face", is wearing shantung silk pants and cropped top by Givenchy, 1956

Audrey's experience as a dancer came through in this look from "Sabrina": fitted pullover worn with v-neckline in back, capri pants and Salvatore Ferragamo ballet flats, 1954

Kate rehearses for Shaw's 'The Millionairess' at the Apollo Theatre, she's wearing her standard uniform of socks, loafers and beige trousers, 1952