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EXCLUSIVE: Marilyn Monroe’s Gold Brocade Opera Coat to Go Under the Hammer at Bonhams in June
The coat, which has the actress' initials stitched in red on the inside, is part of the Bonhams Icons of Fashion sale, which takes place online from June 7 to 16.
What happened
According to Women’s Wear Daily’s source item, EXCLUSIVE: Marilyn Monroe’s Gold Brocade Opera Coat to Go Under the Hammer at Bonhams in June, The coat, which has the actress’ initials stitched in red on the inside, is part of the Bonhams Icons of Fashion sale, which takes place online from June 7 to 16.
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- EXCLUSIVE: Marilyn Monroe’s Gold Brocade Opera Coat to Go Under the Hammer at Bonhams in JuneWomen's Wear Daily - 2026-05-28T04:01:00+00:00
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