Evelyn Tripp in a Directoire coat with a yoked top, here in herringbone tweed from Simplicity Pattern 1723, toque from Elizabeth Arden, photo by Lillian Bassman, Harper's Bazaar, September 1956

 

Sunny Harnett in mink-collared chesterfield in navy-blue cashmere-and-wool by Originala, photo by Lillian Bassman, Harper's Bazaar, September 1956

 

Evelyn Tripp in leather-belted suit in dark bottle-green flannel by Harry Frechtel, taupe velvet toque by Elizabeth Arden, photo by Lillian Bassman, Harper's Bazaar, September 1956

 

Sunny Harnett in tailor-made dark brown flannel suit with a pretty flowered silk blouse by David Crystal, sable toque by Irene of New York, photo by Lillian Bassman, Harper's Bazaar, September 1956

 

Ricki VanDusen in tapering coat of Forstmann "Diamond Seal" a pitch black highly polished pile fabric and warmly interlined with pure wove wool by Monarch, hat by John Frederics, Harper's Bazaar, September 1956

 

Joan Romano in coat of Forstmann's "Gervella" a textured, deep-dimension fabric with lustre of jet from velvety shadows by Handelsman & Raiffe, hat by Adolfo of Emme, Harper's Bazaar, September 1956

 

Ricki VanDusen in Forstmann "Oriana" fabric's elegant dress and jacket designed by Ed Gerrick, hat by John Frederics, Harper's Bazaar, September 1956

 

Evelyn Tripp in Forstmann's "Black Diamond" wool suit with tiny checks to give a hand-stitched effect, with satin collar and velvet bow, by Seymour Fox, hat by John Frederics, Harper's Bazaar, September 1956

 

R.I.P. Barbara Mullen, top 50s model, June 3, 1927 - September 12, 2023

                     A lovely tribute by John Michael O'Sullivan:

https://unbound.com/books/the-replacement-girl/updates/an-ending

 

Barbara Mullen in slim wrapped coat in grape tweed with a deep shawl collar by Monte Sano & Pruzan, alligator bag by Koret, calfskin shoes by Laird Schober, photo by Richard Rutledge, Vogue September 15, 1952

 

Barbara Mullen in pretty dress of white piqué stripes alternating with pink crinkle stripes, the drawstring bodice tied with velvet ribbon from Vogue Design, No.8476, photo by Wilhela Cushman, Ladies' Home Journal, December 1955

 

Barbara Mullen in scarlet wool suit with special sleeve and front closing and pleated skirt from Vogue Design No. 723, photo by Maria Martel, Ladies' Home Journal, February 1953

 

Barbara Mullen in late-day dress of imported silk faille with a decorative woven design from Vogue Design No.7924, spray pin from A. A. Sutain, photo by Maria Martel, Ladies' Home Journal, February 1953

 

Barbara Mullen in black late-day wool sheath that's cut to a deep V in back, but bloused so that it seems caped from the front, white fez is of white glazed petals, by Givenchy, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, May 1, 1956

 

Barbara Mullen in Glenara, a man-made pile fabric, coat by Lassie, photo by Richard Avedon in Paris, Vogue, August 1, 1956