Marylin is one of these people, almost everybody knows, at least here in the USA. She was not only an idol, a cult icon but also a fabulous actress, despite all the critics who tried very hard to create an image of being a sex symbol. That might be true for some movies but it was not the reality at all. 
In the book "Marylin in Art" by Roger G Taylor, she was quoted by famous people combined with photographs and paintings from various artists. One remarkable quote is:"Everybody knows about her insecurities, but not everybody knows what fund she was, that she never complained about ordinary things of life, that she never has a bad word to say about anyone, and that she had a wonderful spontaneous sense of humor." Sam Shaw
At the end, Marylin was a victim of psychiatric drugs. She ate them like candy, she was not in good and caring hands, and her friends deserted her. Still her name, her style, her voice and glamor has not faded away.
When I look at the clothing she was wearing, I wish that I would have some of those wonderful dresses. And do you know, what man was dressing her?
It was William Travilla, one of the most prolific Hollywood designers of the 20th century, and he received an Oscar for his creations.
To the left you can see the White Dress', from the movie "7 Year Itch" (1955) which is obviously the most famous dress. I would say it is the dress that made her famous.
Then there is the "Gold Dress" from the movie "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953). This dress is made from one complete circle of fabric and is hand pleated.
Another famous dress 'The Pink Satin Dress' is an original prototype designed for Marilyn, and was later adapted to make it wearable for the famous routine "Diamonds are a girl’s best friend". (source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/bristol/content/articles/2008/06/19/monroe_exhibition_feature.shtml)
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