Ava Gardner #1

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NYT

The revival of interest in fur today is ''an indication perhaps that overt symbols of wealth, status and sexuality are again the main driving forces behind fashion's advancement,'' the catalog suggests. The show is bolstered by photographs that depict celebrity wearers, like Dietrich, Ava Gardner in a leopard-printed swimsuit, Elizabeth Taylor draped in fur in ''Butterfield 8'' and Sean Combs in his dandyish white fox overcoat. Rumor has it that the leopard printed swimsuit worn by Ava was made from real leopards.

 

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The Scotsman
There's a distinct air of old Hollywood glamour in autumn's chic and sophisticated trends, available on the high street. At Wallis, Marks & Spencer Limited Edition, Episode, Next, Miss Selfridge and Oasis, inspiration clearly comes from silver screen icons including Catherine Deneuve, Kim Novak, Ava Gardner, Lauren Bacall and Diana Vreeland with ladylike faux fur fashions that pay homage to the 40s and 50s. Coats, cropped and bomber jackets, shrugs, boleros, trimmed dresses and tops, all take inspiration from old Hollywood. Indeed, it is hard to imagine 50s icon Ava Gardner out on the town without a fur wrap or luxurious full length mink on her arm.

 

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LA Times
It's hard not to catch a fame buzz when Hollywood's elite stars do their best to create head-turning glamour, even if it's a sometimes old-fashioned version dished out years ago during Hollywood's golden age. It still wears well.

The evidence? Look no further than Marcia Gay Harden in a burgundy Randolph Duke strapless gown and stole. "I once played Ava Gardner, and she inspired me," Harden said,

 

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Chicago Sun Times

But from the time Ava Gardner performed in a 1st-grade operetta, "A Rose Dream," she was, as they say, tabbed for stardom. As a long hall of exhibits -- and a video documentary -- make clear, she grew up a beauty, with green eyes, perfectly arched eyebrows, a delicately cleft chin and flawless skin.

 

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Abingdon's newest Historic District attraction, the Star Museum, opened for public viewing on Thursday, July 26, in conjunction with the 59th Virginia Highlands Festival. In one display are human hair swatches belonging to Ava Gardner, and cosmetic items associated with Mae West, Fanny Brice, Jean Harlow, Bette Davis, Marlene Dietrich, Judy Garland, Rita Hayworth, Hedy Lamarr, Lana Turner, Susan Hayward, Jayne Mansfield, and Brigitte Bardot.