Liz's place in the fashion sun
Elizabeth Taylor was well known for her beauty and powerful performances, but she also enjoyed status as a fashion icon -- and I'm not talking about her Delta Burke coiffure in those White Diamonds advertisements. In 1951's "A Place in the Sun," Taylor wore a dazzling white party dress with a daisy-covered bust designed by Hollywood powerhouse Edith Head. Knock-offs of the dress were the most popular frock during prom season that year.
Taylor managed to touch off another fashion craze with the white chiffon dress she sported in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." Designed by Helen Rose, the dress caused a sensation, and thousands were sold thanks to the dress's ability to flater just about any figure. Still, it will always be best remembered on the stunning Taylor.
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