Historic movie costumes

Actress Debbie Reynolds spent a lifetime collecting historic movie costumes. As some are auctioned this month, her daughter, Carrie Fisher, reminisces about a bygone era of glamour. Read her story below, as told to Rose Apodaca, and then see highlights from the costume collection.

Audrey Hepburn’s Cecil Beaton–designed gown from My Fair Lady

Barbra Streisand's gown from Hello, Dolly!

Ingrid Bergman's costume from Joan of Arc

Judy Garland's dress from Meet Me in St. Louis

Judy Garland's dress from The Wizard of Oz

Leslie Howard's costume from Romeo And Juliet

One of Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra headpieces

One of Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra headpieces

Marilyn Monroe's dress from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Marilyn Monroe's dress from The Seven Year Itch

Julie Andrews' dress and guitar from The Sound of Music

Sources: www.harpersbazaar.com