Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Wilhelmina's coiffure by Carita, photo by Guy Arsac, L'Officiel 1962

 

The model Justine with a coiffure designed by Vidal Sassoon and gold earrings by Don Berg of Tiffany's, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, August 1972

 

Marisa Berenson is wearing hot pink evening pyjama pants and tunic by Adele Simpson, coiffure by Suga of Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue US, Jan. 15, 1967

 

Remembering first African-American supermodel, Naomi Sims, on her Birthday, March 30, 1948 - August 1, 2009
“Naomi was the first,” the designer Halston told The New York Times in 1974. “She was the great ambassador for all black people. She broke down all the social barriers.”

 

Sunday, March 28, 2021

Remembering influential photographer Edward Steichen on his Birthday, March 27, 1879 - March 25, 1973
Top left to right: Marion Morehouse, Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, Gloria Swanson, Mrs. Harold E. Talbot, Helen Bennet, Mary Heberden and Edward Steichen.
 

Thursday, March 25, 2021

Remembering modeling agency founder, Eileen Ford, on her Birthday, March 25, 1922 - July 9, 2014

 

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Veruschka in fluid folds of light-weight tissue brocade in emerald and gold with heavy gold embroidery at the cuffs by Marc Bohan for Dior, coiffure by Alexandre, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, November 1, 1965

 

Benedetta Barzini in coral chiffon dress with angel-robe pleats in tangerine lace by Pierre Cardin, coiffure by Alexandre, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, November 1, 1965

 

Benedetta Barzini in two-piece faille dress, black-yoked overblouse widening into lapis and skirt in bottle-green by Grès, coiffure by Alexandre, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, January 1, 1966
 

Monday, March 22, 2021

Margo McKendry looking resigned to the new dictum of Alexandre and his young hairdressers, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar UK, September 1961

 


Benedetta Barzini in a long white crêpe dress with giant black rose on the shoulder by Pierre Cardin, make-up by Estée Lauder, coiffure by Alexandre, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, November 1, 1965
 

Brigitte Bauer in gleaming silver and hyacinth-blue top with cut-in halter neck over bell-bottom pants by Ungaro, silver locks wig made of aluminum shavings by Alexandre for Ungaro, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, April 1, 1966

 

Marisa Berenson is wearing a silver-locks wig made from aluminum shavings gleaned from the Citroën factory by Alexandre for Ungaro, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, April 1, 1966

 

Elizabeth Taylor on the set of "Boom" with her friend and hairstylist Alexandre, photo by Bob Penn, 1968

 

Elizabeth Taylor wears hairstyle created by the famous coiffeur Alexandre expressly for her, for the movie 'Cleopatra', Paris, December 1960

 

Sunday, March 21, 2021

Elizabeth Taylor gets ready for the Opera with hair stylist Alexandre, photo by Douglas Kirkland,  January 1963, Paris, France
 

Friday, March 19, 2021

The elegant hairstyle by Alexandre de Paris features a demi-wig and a diamond diadem by Mauboussin, Paris, France. November 14, 1963.

 

Model in make-up by Harriet Hubbard Ayer, coiffure by Alexandre de Paris, 1960

 

Kouka Denis, coiffure by Alexandre de Paris, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, April 1963

 

Monday, March 15, 2021

Audrey Hepburn's coiffure was created by Alexandre de Paris, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, April 15, 1963

 

Jean Shrimpton having her hair styled by Alexandre de Paris for a photo shoot, 1960s

 

Dior model Victoire with coiffure created by Alexandre de Paris, enormous earrings and row upon row of crystal beads by Tzarine, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, 1959

 

Antonia in ravishing two-piece evening dress, the top is sequinned gold satin cardigan encrusted with small silvery tulips, over puffed white silk skirt shot with silver by Yves Saint Laurent, photo by William Klein, Vogue, April 15, 1963
Coiffure pinned with lacquery leaves by Alexandre de Paris. 

Veruschka is wearing a short brown wig styled by Alexandre de Paris, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, October 1, 1963

 

Audrey Hepburn in enchanting pink chiffon evening dress with a low oval neck and bands of marvelous embroidery by Givenchy, coiffure by Alexandre de Paris, photo by Cecil Beaton, Vogue, June 1, 1964

 

Sondra Peterson's evening coiffure is created by Alexandre de Paris for Yves Saint Laurent, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1962

 

Marisa Berenson is wearing a bi-colored wig in red and black by Alexandre de Paris, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, March 15, 1966

 

Mickey Belveger in an audacious black Chantilly lace dress that frames the bosom by Marc Bohan for Christian Dior, coiffure by Alexandre de Paris, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, September 1963

 

Remembering fashion designer Hattie Carnegie on her Birthday, March 15, 1880 - February 22, 1956

 

Sunday, March 14, 2021

Marie-Hélène Arnaud, jewelry by Roger Scémama created for Jacques Fath, photo by Guy Arsac, 1955

 

Sophie Malgat in sea-green wide-brimmed hat in wavy fabric by Legroux, diamond and pearl brooch by Roger Scémama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1953

 

Sophie Malgat in large straw boater adorned with black satin bow by Legroux, brooch and earrings by Roger Scémama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1952

 

Ariane is wearing a brooch by Roger Scémama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951

 

Ivy Nicholson is wearing jewelry by Roger Scémama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951

 

Simone d'Aillencourt in cafe-au-lait satin cocktail dress topped by cream satin bodice, by Maggy Rouff, chignon-cap by Jean Barthet, jewelry by Scémama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1956

 

Bettina in white gros-grain cap with plait reed visor and sheer white voilette, by Jacques Fath, jewelry by Roger Scémama, photo by Georges Saad, 1951

 

Fabienne Velos in parure of costume jewelry by Roger Scémama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1950

 

Jacky Mazel, jewelry by Roger Scémama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1955

 

Jackie Stoloff wearing jewelry by Roger Scémama, photo by Pottier, 1951

 

Myrtle Crawford in pretty chiffon dress in colors of stained glass by Lanvin-Castillo, jewelry by Roger Scémama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1952

 

Simone d'Aillencourt in fluid one-shoulder mousseline jersey gown banded and tied in bows of velvet by Grès, jewelry by Scémama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1957

 

Beautiful gold leaf brocade dress with a deep décolletage by Jean Patou and necklace by Scémama, photo by Pottier, 1957

 

Marie-Thérèse in pearl chiffon evening gown, the skirt  gathered over a long satin sheath, by Manguin, jewelry by Roger Scémama, photo by Pottier, 1953

 

Simone d'Aillencourt in green crêpe dress, the supple bodice with cowl neck ends in scalloped sleeves, belt of the same material is tied in knot at the side, by Grès, jewelry by Roger Scémama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1957

 

Model is wearing a black point d'esprit tulle hat with a black satin ribbon tied on the side by Gilbert Orcel, mink stole by Max Reby, necklace by Roger Scémama, photo by Pottier, 1960

 

Model is wearing a black satin cap adorned with bird of paradise feather and velvet dotted voilette by Gerard Albouy, earrings by Scémama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959

 

Suzy Parker in white ermine knotted on each side and slipped on over the head by Jacques Fath, rhinestone collar and earrings by Scémama for Fath, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, April 15, 1954

 

Friday, March 12, 2021

Anne de Zogheb's coiffure is piled high and pouffed wide with invisible means of hairpiece at back, by Carita, pendant star of amethyst and pearls on leafy chain of same is by Scémama for Saint Laurent, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, November 1, 1962

 

Marie Lise Gres in theater suit of blue silk shot with gold threads by Yves Saint Laurent, mothball pearl necklace by Scémama, make-up by Charles of the Ritz, photo by William Klein, Vogue, September 15, 1963

 

Joanna McCormick in flowered hat wreathed in butterflies by Sally Victor, jewelry by Seaman Schepps, make-up by Germaine Monteil, cover photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, July 1, 1957