Grace Kelly's gold dress in the film '' To Catch a Thief '', 1954 : r fashionhistory TBT: To Catch a Thief's 18th Century Masquerade (1955) Frock Flicks Edith Head's gown for Grace Kelly in To Catch a Thief (1955). Easy to see why Miss Head was the most favored costume designer in Hollywood during her era (1948 1973). Miss Head To Catch a Thief Film & Style Matters Gold ball gown designed by Edith Head for Grace Kelly in "To Catch a Thief" (1955)