Kim Novak stars as Madeleine Elster in Alfred Hitchcock's psychological thriller 'Vertigo', made in 1958. Her looks throughout the film served as the basis of Sharon Stone's wardrobe in 'Basic Instinct'.
Famed costume designer Edith Head was responsible for Novak's onscreen look. She intentionally made the starlet look "eerie", particularly with the iconic grey suit worn in the film, which she said a true blonde would never wear.
Famed costume designer Edith Head was responsible for Novak's onscreen look. She intentionally made the starlet look "eerie", particularly with the iconic grey suit worn in the film, which she said a true blonde would never wear.
