FILM star-turned princess Grace Kelly died in 1982 at Prom Dresses age of 52, but 27 years later she still inspires fashion designers with her simplicity and elegance. Solvej Schou reports. In a scene from 1956's "High Society," Grace Kelly wears a white halter swimsuit and pushes a model sailboat into a swimming pool, her head cocked to the side, eyes shining. It's a serene moment and one that captures the patrician beauty of the Oscar winning actress-turned-princess, who Tea Length Strapless Bridesmaid Dress Prince Rainier III of Monaco that year and left Hollywood to become Princess Grace of Monaco.

With her swept-back blond waves, splash of lipstick, model-perfect face and demure stature, Kelly was a muse to couture houses such as Dior and Givenchy. Kelly died in 1982 at age 52, yet 27 Unique Flowing One Shoulder Prom Dress later she continues to inspire designers with her elegant style. "She has always been on my mind, whether I do ball gowns or wedding dresses. Beauty, but always with a modern twist," says evening wear designer Reem Acra. "I'm sure, if she was in my era, or her in mine, I could have dressed her. She would have been my muse."

Kelly will be honored tomorrow with the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award in Beverly Hills, along with French jeweler Cartier. They join past honorees including Manolo Blahnik, Tom Ford, Unique Plicated Blue Short Prom Dress Versace and Giorgio Armani. The event comes a day after Tommy Hilfiger and his wife Dee chair the Princess Grace Foundation-USA's Princess Grace Awards Gala in New York City, with awards presented to artists in dance, theater and film.