Helen Rose (1904–1985) was a legendary American costume designer who became one of the most influential figures in Hollywood during the Golden Age. As head costume designer at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) for over two decades, she created some of the most iconic and glamorous gowns in film history.
Rose was renowned for her elegant, feminine designs and her ability to enhance an actress’s natural beauty. She designed memorable costumes for stars such as Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Lana Turner, and Ava Gardner. Among her most famous creations are the wedding dress worn by Grace Kelly in High Society (1956) and the costumes for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958).
Rose won two Academy Awards for Best Costume Design and left an enduring legacy as one of Hollywood’s greatest costume designers. These exquisite vintage photos showcase the timeless elegance, impeccable craftsmanship, and sophisticated glamour of Helen Rose, one of the greatest costume designers in Hollywood history.
Grace Kelly as Tracy Lord in the film “High Society” with her wardrobe designed by Helen Rose, co-starring Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, 1956
Grace Kelly as Tracy Lord in the film “High Society” with her wardrobe designed by Helen Rose, co-starring Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, 1956
Grace Kelly at the 28th Academy Awards wearing this beautiful dress by Helen Rose, 1956
Princess Grace in wedding gown by Helen Rose and Prince Rainier’s marriage ceremony at Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Monaco, April 19, 1956
Carmen Dell’ Orefice in pink silk dress radiating in minute tucks from a giant rose worn with brocade coat in the same shade of mallow pink by Helen Rose, photo by William Helburn, Harper’s Bazaar, October 1959
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