New York attempts to bring home Monroe’s legendry White Dress
The photo shows actress Marilyn Monroe wearing the the famous White Dress in a scene from the film 'The Seven Year Itch'. REUTERS/Darren Staples

More than 500 celebrity costumes worn by legendary stars like Charlie Chaplin, Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe among others will be put up for auction at the Beverly Hills.

The auction, which is billed as the largest in Hollywood's history, will feature the famous white dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in the comedy The Seven Year Itch on the top of the list. This white dress is expected to be auctioned for $1-2 million, The Voice of Russia reported.

Vivien Leigh's green velvet dress from Gone With the Wind, Mary Pickford's hats and Charlie Chaplin's black bowler are among the most outstanding exhibits that are also being put up for auction.

Costumes will be auctioned off in two stages - in June and December.