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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Maindenform Bras
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Cleopatra Bar Soap
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Hanes Hosiery
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Jungle Gardenia by Tuvaché
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Desert Dri Cream Deodorant
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The "Mini Cleo"
by famed hair designer
Alexandre of Paris
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The Cleopatra Image by three great contemporary designers:
Virginia Wallace, Oleg Cassini, and Samuel Robert
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Ollie Gintel
Contemporary Cleopatra Furs
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Dan Millstein coat fashions
in mock leopard and cheetah
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Whiting & Davis
The Jewels of Cleopatra
costume jewelry
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Merriwig, International
The model on the left is wearing
one of Taylor's wigs from the film
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Jr. Sophisticates
Note the Cleopatra souvenir program
the model is holding.
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"Egyptian Tunic"
In two versions
Mexico

"Egyptian" hairstyle
Mexico
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Parisian Egyptian swimsuit
France
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The Revlon Collection

Sphinx Pink' lipstick

'Sphinx Eyes' eyeliner and eyeshadows

 



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



Get The Liz Taylor Cleopatra Look - 1962 Australia




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.




"The eyes that captivate husbands" - France 1963


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Frederick's of Hollywood - 

The "Queen of Egypt" wig.