I stopped in my tracks when I saw Marilyn Monroe’s lipstick print in the window of Tiffany’s on Fifth Avenue. I’m a huge fan. It also slowed me down so I could appreciate the other love letters in Tiffany’s current window display in their Midtown flagship store.

Marilyn Monroe

The letter in the window is from a scan of Marilyn Monroe’s personal stationary, with her quote parapharased, and signature added. I think its fabulous. Marilyn’s actual quote was: “It’s one of the most important things that ever happens to us, I think the most important thing.”

According to Ripley’s Believe it or Not!, Marilyn’s last public performance was marked with this kiss print. In 1962, right before Marilyn walked out on stage to sing her famous “Happy Birthday” to President John F. Kennedy, she blotted her lipstick with a tissue…and here it is.

Marilyn’s lipstick print is on display courtesy of the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! exhibit collection.

The Tiffany Bird on a Rock necklace is a Jean Schlumberger design and was worn by Selena Gomez to the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Crafted in platinum and 18k gold, the striking design features a morganite of over 35 carats with diamonds and pink sapphires. You can see a nicer photo of it here.

Jean Schlumberger

Jean Schlumberger (1907-1987) was a legendary Tiffany artist. He was best known for his nature designs that include, birds, flowers and shells. He joined Tiffany as vice president and had a personal design studio in the original Tiffany & Co. Fifth Avenue flagship store.

Paloma Picasso

Paloma Picasso, daughter of artist Pablo Picasso, began her career as a costume designer in Paris in 1968. She was a muse to both her close friend Yves Saint Laurent and Andy Warhol. Paloma joined Tiffany in 1980 and was famous for her bold, graphic jewelry designs.

The message from fashion designer Paloma Picasso reads, “I will never stop loving love.” Check out those gold cuff bracelets! I tried to find out more about them online but had no luck. Can you help? If so, please comment below.

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Audrey Hepburn

This window showcases Audrey Hepburn’s letter to Henry Mancini, the composer who created the score of Breakfast at Tiffany’s (most notably, the song “Moon River”).

“A movie without music is a little bit like an aeroplane without fuel,” Hepburn writes in the letter. “However beautifully the job is done, we are still on the ground and in a world of reality. Your music has lifted us all up and sent us soaring… You are the hippest of cats, and most sensitive of composers. Lots of love, Audrey.”

Peter Marino

Peter Marino is architect to the stars in NYC. He has created designs for Barneys New York, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Giorgio Armani, Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton and more! He has a slew of international projects to his credit as well.

Peter Marino’s note reads: “To love is to be on fire.” I found this HardWear necklace listed online at Tiffany’s for $62,000.

Want to know more about Tiffany’s creative displays? Christopher Young, VP/Creative Director of Creative Visual Merchandising at Tiffany’s talks about Tiffany’s windows in this short video.

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Sources:
The Marilyn Report
Town and Country Magazine
Tiffany – Jean Schlumberger
Paloma Picasso
Peter Marino

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