| This section will illustrate for you how the unparalleled interest in the film permeated the popular culture of the time. From fashions and cosmetics, to books and recordings, and into any number of other directions, "Cleopatra", the film, and Elizabeth Taylor, its star, truly succeeded in fulfilling the historical Cleopatra's ambition - to conquer the world. [Also, see the "Curiosities" section for additional examples of "the craze".] It would be absolutely futile to try and convey with words the impact Elizabeth Taylor had on the period. The level of stardom she achieved at the time of "Cleopatra" had never been seen before, and will absolutely never be seen again. |
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Jungle Gardenia by Tuvaché (Elizabeth Taylor's perfume of choice during this period). The model is wearing the stand-in's crown from the film.sp |
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The "Mini Cleo" by famed hair designer Alexandre of Paris January 1962sp spsp |
The Cleopatra Image by three great contemporary designers: Virginia Wallace, Oleg Cassini, and Samuel Robert sp |
Ollie Gintel Contemporary Cleopatra Furs sp sp sp |
Dan Millstein coat fashions in mock leopard and cheetah sp sp sp |
Whiting & Davis The Jewels of Cleopatra costume jewelry sp |
Merriwig, International The model on the left is wearing one of Taylor's wigs from the film sp |
Jr. Sophisticates Note the Cleopatra souvenir program the model is holding. sp |
"Egyptian Tunic" In two versions Mexico |
"Egyptian" hairstyle Mexico sp |
Parisian Egyptian swimsuit France sp |
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The Revlon Collection |
Sphinx Pink' lipstick |
'Sphinx Eyes' eyeliner and eyeshadows |
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The beauty and fashion of Cleopatra 1962 - France |
"Turning back 2,000 years, we do you as Cleopatra" - Sweden |
The New, Beautiful Egyptian Fashion - 1962 Mexico |
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Get The Liz Taylor Cleopatra Look - 1962 Australia |
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Cleopatra Comes to Town - 1963 Australia |
"Cleopatras - from head to toe" - 1962 Mexico |
The Spanish edition of LIFE magazine did a cover story on "The new fashion in the style of the Nile - Elizabeth Taylor of Cleopatra and the fashion she inspired" Below is the layout from the American editon which featured a non-related cover.
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"The eyes that captivate husbands" - France 1963 |
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The "Queen of Egypt" wig. |
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