Famous words uttered by Italian movie star Sophia Loren, who was part of a mid-century influx of European talent in Hollywood that included Gina Lollobrigida and Bridget Bardot. Loren, however, stood ...

Sophia Loren was born on September 20, 1934, in Rome, Italy. Loren’s journey to stardom began when she entered a beauty contest at age 14, subsequently launching her modeling and acting career.

Here, we take a look back at the epitome of glamour—Sophia Loren—and her legendary style. Click through and relive the Italian icon's best fashion moments with these 47 vintage photographs.