Saturday, May 29, 2021

Veruschka's coiffure is created by Ara Gallant using Dynel hair and swinging blue tassels, makeup by Fabergé, cover photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, November 1, 1966

 

Jean Shrimpton in Indian tunic, jeweled over print and narrowed over Indian Choori-Dar pants in silk jersey by Ken Scott, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, November 1, 1966

 Coiffure: Ara Gallant with Dynel fall by Tovar-Tresses

Earrings: Hoff-Gallant for Hattie Carnegie,

Sandals: Bernardo

Sophia Loren is wearing a 14th-century Tatary silk robe lined with natural Russian Crown sable, made to order by Maximilian, jewelry by Verdura, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, November 1, 1966
 

Sophia Loren is wearing a 14th-century Tatary silk robe lined with natural Russian Crown sable, made to order by Maximilian, jewelry by Verdura, photo by Richar Avedon, Vogue, November 1, 1966
 

Sophia Loren in hand-loomed raw silk robe in gold, red and white with lining of natural Russian Crown sable made to order by Maximilian, jewelry by Verdura, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, November 1, 1966

 

Sophia Loren in hand-loomed raw silk robe in gold, red and white with lining of natural Russian Crown sable made to order by Maximilian, jewelry by Verdura, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, November 1, 1966
 

Brigitte Bauer in silver lamé shift with solid silver breasts held on by tiny silver backstraps, designed by Emmaneulle Khahn's husband, Quasar, for Cartier, coiffure is by Carita, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, November 1, 1966

 

Editha Dussler's hair and make-up is by Clairol to match their brunette hair color, jeweled collar is part of a black burnoose by Grès, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, November 1, 1966

 

Benedetta Barzini in beautiful chiffon pantaloon pajamas mantled by white silk chrysanthemums on magenta with a float panel by Hanae Mori, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, November 1, 1966

Necklaces: Marvella
Earrings and bracelets: KJL (Kenneth Jay Lane) Slippers: Caressa Coiffure: David Crespin


 

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Jean Shrimpton in short evening dress with crystal bead neckline by Adele Simpson, coiffure by Ara Gallant, Dynel hairpiece by Tovar-Tresses, cover photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, October 15, 1966

 

Friday, May 21, 2021

Brigitte Bauer in chrome-yellow wool jersey dress, flowing from a high elliptical yoke by Teal Traina, earrings by Apex Art, bracelet by Hattie Carnegie, coiffure by Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, Sept. 1, 1966
 

Brigitte Bauer in jet-beaded dress on white wool with an asymmetric neckline by Malcolm Starr, earrings by Richelieu, coiffure by Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1966
 

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Kouka in white wool jacket embroidered with pink and green flowers over a green starchy silk dress with deeply squared neckline by Gustave Tassell, topknot coiffure twined with braids by Enny of Italy, photo by Melvin Sokolsky, Harper's Bazaar, Nov. 1962

 

Model in shorter than long coiffure, soft ends brushed up and swirled aside, by Berthold, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, April 15, 1950

 

Veruschka in diagonally ribbed cashmere sweater with bateau neckline by Braemar, green-stone coils with flicks of rhinestones by House of Joy, coiffure by George Perrone of Kenneth's, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, August 1, 1963
 

Jessica Ford's evening makeup is by Coty, coiffure by Roger Vergnes, earrings by Vendôme, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, January 15, 1957

 

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Remembering French fashion designer Pierre Balmain on his Birthday, May 18, 1914 - June 29, 1982

Left top to bottom: Marie-Thérèse, Pierre Balmain surrounded by his cabine (models), Marie-Thérèse, Marie-Thérèse.
Center: Marie-Thérèse Pouch LeMoine (favorite Balmain model).Right top to bottom: Simone d'Aillencourt, Jill Howard, Diana Jones, Simone d'Aillencourt.


 

Monday, May 17, 2021

Remembering the first supermodel Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn on her Birthday, May 17, 1911 - February 4, 1992

 

Saturday, May 15, 2021

Remembering influential photographer Richard Avedon on his Birthday, May 15, 1923 - October 1, 2004
Clockwise from top left: Audrey Hepburn, Suzy Parker, Hiroko, Nena von Schlebrugge, Lauren Hutton, Jean Shrimpton, Benedetta Barzini, Liz Pringle and center Richard Avedon by Alfred Eisenstaedt.

 

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Happy 83rd Birthday to model/actress Millie Perkins, May 12, 1938

 

Sunday, May 9, 2021

Jean Shrimpton in beautiful pale blue dress glazed with bugle beads by Ben Reig, coiffure by Kenneth, clipped bracelet by Miriam Haskell, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, October 1, 1963

 

Iris Bianchi's evening coiffure consists of huge loops of pressed lacquered hair to form a high crown at the top of the head, by Alexandre for Capucci, photo by Melvin Sokolsky, Harper's Bazaar, April 1963

 

Jean Shrimpton in pale-pink crêpe-de-chine dress, top turned under over short narrow skirt,below the bosom, a ruby bar clip anchors the décolletage by Dior, coiffure by Alexandre, cover by Irving Penn, Vogue, Nov.1, 1963

 

Jean Shrimpton in fabulous dress of brown tulle, thick with gold and silver embroidery, ending in a big flounce by Dior, coiffure by Alexandre, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, November 15, 1963

 

Happy Mother's Day...this day is for you ♥ 
Clockwise from top left: Kim Novak with her mother Blanche, Elizabeth Taylor with son Michael and daughter Liza, Sophia Loren with sons Edoardo and Carlo, Princess Grace with son Albert and daughter Caroline, Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn with daughter Mia, Yves Saint Laurent with mother Lucienne, Suzy Parker with daughter Georgia, Princess Grace with daughter Caroline and center Audrey Hepburn with son Sean Ferrer.


 

Saturday, May 8, 2021

Remembering fashion model/muse  Bettina Graziani on her Birthday, May 8, 1925 - March 2, 2015

 

Friday, May 7, 2021

Brigitte Bauer is wearing Dynel earrings, in black-and-white, plaited and banded by Hoff-Gallant for Hattie Carnegie, coiffure with Dynel hairpiece by Ara Gallant, cover by Richard Avedon, Vogue, September 15, 1966
 

Jean Shrimpton's coiffure is by Ara Gallant, earrings by Jack Gilbert, makeup called "Night Shades" by Germaine Monteil, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, October 1, 1966

 

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Remembering the much beloved Audrey Hepburn on her Birthday, May 4, 1929 - January 20, 1993
Clockwise from top left: As Holly Golightly in "Breakfast at Tiffany's", with Richard Avedon for a Revlon ad, as Eliza Doolittle in "My Fair Lady", in ensemble by Givenchy, with Fred Astaire and  producer Roger Eden on the set of "Funny Face", publicity shot for the movie "Bloodline", as Nora Brentano in the film "Secret People", with her beloved friend and designer Hubert de Givenchy at his Paris home, and center as Princess Anne in "Roman Holiday".

 

Monday, May 3, 2021

Brigitte Bauer in black organdie gown, bare-shouldered under a jet-encrusted jacket, the skirt sweeps into a slight train by Philip Hulitar, jewelry by House of Rodel, coiffure by Pierre of House of Revlon, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, March 1, 1964

 

Veronica Hamel in charming dress of the thin white silk organdy with banded inserts of Swiss lace re-embroidered with pearly paillettes and crystal beads by Sarmi, Emme hair bow, coiffure by Etan of Lilly Daché, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, March 1, 1964

 

Sandra Paul's coiffure is styled by Kenneth using hairpieces for control and ornamentation, rhinestoned bobby pins by KJL, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, November 15, 1963

 

Saturday, May 1, 2021

Remembering supermodel/agent Wilhelmina Cooper on her Birthday, May 1, 1939 - March 1, 1980
Wilhelmina appeared on the cover of Vogue a record 28 times. Here are 9 of them.