Curated by Martin Paves on Instagram: "Elizabeth Taylor’s role as Cleopatra in the 1963 film was one of her most memorable performances. Her stunning costumes in the movie, created by the legendary designer Irene Sharaff, had a budget of $194,800, the highest ever for a single actress in a single film. Liz Taylor had a whopping 65 costumes, each as beautiful and intricate as the last. One of the most stunning was a dress made from 24-carat gold cloth that shimmered and dazzled on the big screen.