Elizabeth Taylor Icon in The Industry For pure cinematic opulence here's Elizabeth Taylor dressed head to toe in gold, being presented on an enormous sphinx in "Cleopatra" (1963). With all the criticism put forth about this film, Charting Elizabeth Taylor's Powerful Costumes in Cleopatra AnOther Cleopatra premiered in New York #OnThisDay in 1963. Elizabeth Taylor wore this Renie designed gold and silver lam and silk gown, with shoulder strap sash, as the titular Egyptian Queen during the