Curvaceous supermodel Ashley Graham is the latest cover girl for New York Magazine, playfully spoofing the burlesque glamour of Marilyn and other pin-up icons of the 1950s.
Marilyn: What Size Was She Really?
With Marilyn so often cited as an exemplar of ‘curvy’ beauty, comes the misconception that she was overweight. Several articles debunking this myth have appeared recently, on websites like Mental Floss and newspapers such as the Daily Mail. Another excellent article on this topic has been posted by Scott Fortner on his MM Collection blog, measuring Marilyn’s true size from the original clothing in his possession.