William Travilla

William Travilla
Travilla in 1968
Born(1920-03-22)March 22, 1920
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedNovember 2, 1990(1990-11-02) (aged 70)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationChouinard Art Institute
Alma materWoodbury University
OccupationFashion designer
Spouse
(m. 1944; died 1989)
Children1

William Travilla (March 22, 1920 – November 2, 1990), known professionally as Travilla, was an American costume designer for theatre, film, and television.[1] He is perhaps best known for designing costumes for Marilyn Monroe in eight of her films, as well as two of the most iconic dresses in cinematic history.[2]

  1. ^ Willam Travilla biography
  2. ^ "The William Travilla auction". October 9, 2013.