Gene Collection Madra Fashion "Cat Walk" Costume Ashton Drake 92285 NEW

1948. "Dear Heart..." Madra sighed to her agent. "All this endless adulation has simply worn me to a frazzle. I just MUST get away from the crowds."

"Try standing out in front of the box office of your

latest picture," muttered Benny under his breath. "What, dear?" bristled Madra. "I didn't quite hear..."

"I get the picture," sighed the beleaguered agent.

"I'm taking a day off. All incognito, of course." Madra hung up the phone. She donned a fiery red

ensemble, gave a feline stretch and off she went. Outside, she breathed in the California air, filled with the scent of orange blossoms and promise. "One final touch and then-blessed anonymity," she smiled, putting on a pair of sunglasses.

First, a visit to some of her favorite fashionable boutiques. Salesgirls waited on her without a glimmer of recognition. "It's working!" thought Madra, happily. "None of them realize WHO they're waiting on." Then she headed to Graumann's Chinese. Standing in her cement footprints, she nodded at passers-by. "None of them recognize me," she smiled with slight regret.

After the matinee, she walked down Sunset Boulevard, pausing now and again to see if people would turn around. Finally, with one bold sweep, she whipped off her sunglasses. Instantly, she was deluged

with fans, begging for their favorite star's autograph. "Being incognito is one thing," she though to her- self, signing autographs with cat-like grace. "But there ARE some things to be said for being 'cognito, too!"

This costume was designed by Jose Ferrand exclusively for the Debut Collection of Miss Madra Lord - Numbered Certificate of Authenticity included - Madra's wardrobe crafted of quality fabrics like those worn by real Hollywood stars of the era - Vintage accessories - designed precisely to scale - are fabulous collectibles in themselves - Ashton Drake Galleries

Box and plastic show scuffing, bends, and creasing. Fashion is complete and includes Certificate of Authenticity.