Suzy Parker is wearing a black velvet hat, low in back and low in front via a narrow circlet by Christian Dior, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1953

 

Suzy Parker in shiny black mohair bouclé sweater filled in with white jersey worn over narrow black skirt by Grès, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1953

 

Suzy Parker in calf-length black jersey sheath with deep V back by Givenchy, satin pagoda-toe slippers by René Mancini, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1953

 

Suzy Parker in beige tweed suit belted with huge buckle by Givenchy, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1953

 

Suzy Parker in 3/4 coat in speckled beige-and-brown tweed lined in fluffy marbleized fur by Schiaparelli, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1953

 

Suzy Parker in black-and-white tweed dress sashed with satin ribbon by Jacques Fath, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1953

 

Suzy Parker in large salt-and-pepper tweed dress, shoulders hugged in a cape that's shirred in the front by Jacques Fath, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1953

 

Suzy Parker in brown tweed, "banjo back" jacket, a hoop above a high-curved seam, by Jacques Fath, printed chiffon toque at Henri Bendel, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1953

 

Suzy Parker in white satin "bustle" dress with its own crinoline close-hugged cape by Christian Dior, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1953

 

Suzy Parker in black faille dress with the skirt thrust back and little billowing cape, wrapped in front and tied low in back by Balenciaga, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1953

 

Suzy Parker in white chiffon gown, the skirt dozens of handkerchiefs, the bosom draped with a little mink bordered cape by Jean Dessès, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1953

 

Anne Gunning in high-waisted, black-ribboned brown chiffon gown that falls straight from the shirred bosom by Jacques Fath, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1953

 

Anne Gunning in black wool coat with satin front binding ending in a bow and a great mink shawl collar by Givenchy, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1953

 

Suzy Parker in camel-colored wool coat, faintly curved front and dead-straight back by Balenciaga, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1953

 

Suzy Parker in low-buttoned, white wool coat with a waist deep collar by Balenciaga, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1953

 

Suzy Parker (l) in Dior's "cupola, or dome-line" gray-and-white tweed suit, its roundness ending in hipband and bow, model in late-day "cupola "suit in satin, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1953

 

Suzy Parker in elegant black broadcloth dinner suit with wide spreading ermine collar, red felt hat back-feathered, all by Balenciaga, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, September 1, 1953

 

Jacky Mazel in embroidered gray silk mousseline evening dress, short in front with train in back by Christian Dior, photo by Pottier, 1955

 

Victoire in black, brown and gold lace print cocktail dress by Christian Dior, photo by Pottier, 1953

 

Victoria von Hagen in black satin party dress worn with small velvet cap by Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, L'Officiel, 1953
 

Victoria von Hagen in grey flannel day suit brightened with orange mousseline scarf by Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, Paris, L'Officiel, 1953

 

Myrtle Crawford in two-piece suit in black linen by Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, L'Officiel, 1953

 

Marie-Thérèse in dark green wool suit, short notched jacket is worn over black satin blouse, large brimmed hat is of black velvet as is the muff, by Christian Dior, photo by Pottier, 1951

 

Bettina in sharply constructed dress and jacket by Christian Dior from his Autumn/Winter Collection of 1952, photo by Frances McLaughlin-Gill, 1952

 

Ghislaine Arsac in Christian Dior's black silk surah cocktail dress with white organdy fichu, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1956

 

Barbara Miura in Christian Dior's pleated day dress in white crêpe, photo by Henry Clarke, 1952

 

Sophie Malgat in egg-shell flannel suit with collar scarf, worn with collarless leopard fur jacket that has slits on the side   
by Christian Dior, photo by Pottier, 1952

 

Sophie Malgat in a beautiful chestnut wool coat, the neck is very open and worn with a mink cravat, by Christian Dior, photo by Pottier, 1952

 

Sophie Malgat in bronze wool flexible jacket and skirt, jacket has twin buttons in the back by Christian Dior, photo by Pottier, 1952

 

Sylvie Hirsch in red silk surah dress that evokes a gypsy dancer by Christian Dior, photo by Pottier, 1952
 

Sophie Malgat in exquisite pale pink tulle evening gown embroidered with silver threads highlighting the narrow folds in the skirt and bodice, by Christian Dior, photo by Pottier, 1952

 

Joan Whelan in sheer polka-dot organdy dress with sailor-tie, black leather belt holds the fullness of the skirt, by Christian Dior, photo by Pottier, 1954

 

Sophie Malgat in beige wool suit with diagonal row of buttons continuing down through the narrow skirt, v-neck of the jacket shows glimpse of red silk blouse, by Christian Dior, photo by Pottier, 1952

 

Anne Gunning in an anthracite wool suit by Christian Dior, photo by Pottier, 1952

 

Lucky (Lucie Daouphars) in brown alpaca wool suit, jacket is elongated with blouson back, by Christian Dior, photo by Georges Saad, 1952

 

Anne Gunning in anthracite silk dress, bodice has bare shoulders and criss-cross straps, covered here by a short fitted Spencer jacket, by Christian Dior, photo by Pottier, 1952
 

Renée Breton in satin evening gown and satin stole by Christian Dior, photo by Willy Maywald, 1952

 

Remembering leading post-war French designer, Pierre Balmain, on his birthday, May 18, 1914 - June 29, 1982.

 

Remembering the great Richard Avedon on his Birthday, May 15, 1923 - October 1, 2004
Clockwise from top left: RA with Sophia Loren, RA with Carmel Snow, Vogue editor, RA with Dorian Leigh, RA with Veruschka, RA with Audrey Hepburn, RA with Twiggy, RA with Audrey Heoburn, RA in front of Veruschka photo, center RA by Herman Landsdorf, 1948.

 

Happy 85th Birthday to model/actress Millie Perkins, May 12, 1938
 

Happy 91st Birthday to Italian fashion designer Valentino, May 11, 1932

 

Happy 82nd Birthday to British model Paulene Stone, May 10, 1941
 

Happy 77th Birthday to model/actress Candice Bergen, May 9, 1946

 

Remembering our beloved Audrey Hepburn on her Birthday, May 4, 1929 - January 20, 1993
Audrey Hepburn loved hats and no one wore them better!

Vogue, May 1, 1913, cover illustrated by George Wolfe Plank

Designer Mary Quant with Grace Coddington wearing one of her designs, photo by Eric Swayne, London, 1966