Sylvia's velvet evening dress in La Dolce Vita (1960), designed by Fernanda Gattinoni, was said to be inspired by Jean Louis' creation for Rita Hayworth in Gilda (1946)--which was said to be inspired by John Singer Sargent's Portrait of Madame X…
The exhibit "50s & La Dolce Vita Style celebrates Italian fashion in cinema, and features six creations by Fernanda Gattinoni , including Anita Ekberg’s black siren dress of La Dolce Vita
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