Gina Lollobrigida is an Italian actress, known for her roles in the films Fanfan Tulip (1952) directed by Christian Jacques and Notre Dame de Paris (1956) directed by Jean Delannois. Grand Officer of the Order of Merit for the Italian Republic, Knight of the Legion of Honor, Officer of the Order of Arts and Literature. On February 1, 2018, the Italian actress received a named star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.
The movie star never sewed or bought outfits, even weekends, from famous couturiers, but, out of old habit, sewed her own dresses, buying only fabric and accessories. She also picked out jewelry for herself. "No dressmaker knows better than me what will decorate my appearance," the actress claimed.