NEW YORK (AP)  -- Even 25 years after her death, Princess Grace's grace lives on.

Six top designers have created one-of-a-kind gowns to mark the anniversary of her death, each inspired by a specific look she once wore. The gowns are in the window of Saks Fifth Avenue this week, and will be auctioned to benefit the Princess Grace Foundation USA, which funds theatrical and dance scholarships and fellowships.

"As Grace Kelly the actress, she gave us some of the most glamorous and stylish moments in cinematic history and as Princess of Monaco she was equally elegant and inspiring,'' Maguy Maccario Doyle, consul general of Monaco, said in a statement.

Each designer was asked to look at a gown Kelly once wore and interpret it in a modern way. Michael Fink, Saks fashion director and vice president, paired the designers and the looks.

For example, a black-and-white outfit from "Rear Window'' inspired a black wrap-around taffeta top and an ivory organza skirt from Carolina Herrera. The aqua blue dress Kelly wore to accept an Oscar in 1955 led to a halter-neck blue gown with flat pleating on the bodice from Zac Posen.

Other designers who participated are Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Ralph Rucci and Vera Wang.

Also honoring Kelly this month is a free exhibit at Sotheby's, "Grace, Princess of Monaco: A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Grace Kelly.''

AUDIO: Sotheby's Honors Grace Kelly

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