Eva Gerney wearing a strapless dress with an elongated torso inclined at the waist, a short full sashed skirt, in silk taffeta by Norman Norell, veiled cap by Mr. John, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, February 1, 1950

 

Donna Mitchell in a bright green satin skirt sweeping from a black satin bodice with a saucy bow in front by Norman Norell, revival of tinted photography by Melvin Sokolsky, Harper's Bazaar, November 1963

 

Antonia in gilded sequined shirtwaist dress under a double-breasted buttercup yellow wool coat by Norman Norell, sequined flower hat by Halston, photo by Louis Faurer, Harper's Bazaar, November 1965

 

Antonia in blazer, checkered in black and silver sequins over black wool crêpe dress with deep décolletage in back and low-slung belt by Norman Norell, cover by Louis Faurer, Harper's Bazaar, October 1965

 

Bettina Lauer in silver paillettes covering a silk jersey overblouse and long narrow skirt sashed low in pink satin by Norman Norell, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, October 15, 1965

 

Bettina Lauer in a slim sizzling streak of paillettes straight to the ground from a high waist by Norman Norell, bangles by Arpad, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, November 1, 1965

 

Antonia in gilded sequined shirtwaist dress under a double-breasted buttercup yellow wool coat by Norman Norell, sequined flower hat by Halston, photo by Louis Faurer, Harper's Bazaar, November 1965

 

Remembering American fashion designer Norman Norell on his Birthday, April 20, 1900 - October 25, 1972

 

Anjelica Huston in camel-hair evening suit with paillette-lined jacket and blouse by Norman Norell, necklaces of coral, tiger-eye and diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels, photo by Alberto Rizzo, Harper's Bazaar, 1972

 

Wilhelmina in coat with its lining of China pink turned out on a ravishing sweep of jade green satin, from Norman Norell's Spring collection, earrings by De Mario, coiffure by Enzo Da Perugia, photo by Art Kane, Vogue, April 15, 1963

Isabella Albonico in black and white houndstooth suit worn with silk paisley blouse and matching silk cloche by Norman Norell, cover photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, March 15, 1961

Norman Norell with Dovima wearing his Roman-striped version of his famous sequin evening gown, photo by William Helburn, LIFE, October 8, 1956

Suzy Parker in red sequined dress by Norman Norell, cover photo by Milton Greene, LIFE, September 8, 1952

Jean Patchett in Norell's lounging pajamas; satin coat flocked with velvet roses and satin trousers, photo by Louise Dahl-Wolfe at the Modern Museum's Japanese House, Harper's Bazaar, 1954