1953 , USA : The american actress MARILYN MONROE ( 1926 1962 ) in her sheer lame Travilla gown in which she appeared briefly in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" 1953. . Pubblicity Sisterhood of the traveling dress! This well known gold lam gown was designed by William Travilla and famously worn by Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953). Before the film premiered, Marilyn Amazon.com: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Marilyn Monroe In A Gold Metallic Dress By William Travilla 1953 Tm & Copyright 20Th Century Fox Film Corp. Courtesy Everett Collection Poster Print (16 x 20): Posters & Scarlet Sparkly Spaghetti Straps Ruched Short Sequins Homecoming Dress