Dovima with Elephants by Richard Avedon, 1955

I am a huge fan of the stunning photos from fashion photographer Richard Avedon. Below you will find some gorgeous photos from Dovima shot by Avedon. She was a Supermodel during the 1950s and reputed to be the highest-paid model of her time. ”Dovima with Elephants” was one in a series of pictures Avedon began making in Cirque d’Hiver, Paris, in August 1955, has become an icon. The gown was the first evening dress designed for Christian Dior by his new assistant, Yves Saint-Laurent.

Dovima with elephants, Evening dress by Dior, Cirque d'Hiver, Paris, August 1955

When it took place, New York-born Avedon was 32 and had been a professional  photographer for ten years. He had been recruited to work as a staff photographer for Harper’s Bazaar in 1945 soon after completing his military service, by the influential art director Alexey Brodovitch. Avedon, with his enthusiasm, inventiveness and instinctive visual flair, soon established himself  as a significant new voice in fashion photography.

The model chosen for the Cirque d’Hiver shoot was known as Dovima. Her real name was Dorothy Virginia Margaret Juba, but she created her professional name from the first two letters in her three given names. Tall and slender, Dovima epitomised 1950s style and was said to be one of  the highest-paid models of the period. She and Avedon often worked  together and Dovima later commented that the two of them ‘became like mental Siamese twins, with me knowing what he wanted before he explained it. He asked me to do extraordinary things, but I always knew I was going to be part of a  great picture.’ For this particular Harper’s Bazaar shoot, Dovima was asked to pose close to four circus elephants. The shoot took place on a hot summer’s day. Avedon later recalled that when he entered the area where the elephants were kept, he saw that the animals were beautifully lit by natural light. ‘I saw the elephants  under an enormous skylight and in a second I knew … there was the potential here  for a kind of dream image.’ 

Richard Avedon, selfportrait

Avedon went on to become one of America’s most celebrated and influential photographers, particularly for his fashion and portraiture and was still creating new work up to his death at the age of 81 in 2004. About Dovima: ‘She was  the last of the great elegant, aristocratic beauties,’ said Avedon, ‘the most remarkable and unconventional beauty of her time.

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Source: A.G. Nauta Couture
Photos: courtesy of Richard Avedon

Editorial: Chinese model He Cong stars in Dior Magazine 2016

Chinese model He Cong stars in Dior Magazine 2016. The issue 2016 of Dior Magazine serves some major beauty inspiration with this makeup editorial starring He Cong. Photographed by Richard Burbridge, the Chinese model wears pop art inspired looks from Dior's Milky Dots' collection with bold color combinations ranging from blue eyeshadow to lavender colored lips and more. This is a repost of my blogpost of 06-04-2018. Be Inspired .......

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Sources: Fashion Gone Rogue 01, DIOR and FGR 02
Photos: courtesy of Dior
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COLOR IT PINK!

Dior Fall/Winter 2011

Lovely pink flowers

Inviting pink sofa

Pink tableware designed by Maroeska Metz

Dior haute couture gown in pink

Pink Paris cake with white poodle

Lovely pink wedding dress

Pink table lamps from Light Living.nl

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Images are from my Pinterest moodboards:

Color Pink and HC DIOR
Sources: DIOR, Maroeska Metz and Light-Living.nl

Editorial: He Cong stuns in Dior Makeup Looks for Vogue China, Febr. 2017

Flashback: fashion model He Cong shows off colorful makeup looks in the February 2017 issue of Vogue China. Photographed by Richard Burbridge, the Chinese beauty wears products from Dior Makeup. This post is a repost of my blogpost of 10-11-2017. Be Inspired .......

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Source: Fashion Gone Rogue

PFW: Best Bags from the S/S 2024 Runways, Part 2

Would like to share with you today some inspiring fashionbags from the Paris Fashion Week for the season S/S 2024. From inventive under-the-arm totes to mini and oversized versions of brand classics. Earlier I published more fashionblogs, SEE HERE Be Inspired .......

Best bags PFW S/S 2024-Chanel

Best bags PFW S/S 2024-Balmain

Best bags PFW S/S 2024-Stella McCartney

Best bags PFW S/S 2024-Miu Miu

Best bags PFW S/S 2024-Victoria Beckham

Best bags PFW S/S 2024-Louis Vuitton

Best bags PFW S/S 2024-Dries van Noten

Best bags PFW S/S 2024-Dior

Best bags PFW S/S 2024-Acne Studios

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Source: FASHIONISTA
Photos: Launchmetrics Spotlight

Balancing Heritage & Modernity at the fashionshow of Christian Dior S/S 2024 Haute Couture

Maria Grazia Chiuri channels 1950s Dior for Christian Dior S/S 2024 Haute Couture, reimagining iconic silhouettes with moire's luxurious sway. Gowns, coats, and pants take on a timeless yet modern allure. The collection is a masterclass in balancing heritage and modernity. A beige coat with a gold-thread tapestry motif reflects Dior‘s love of 18th-century detail, while graphic black embroidery on an ivory skirt adds a dose of contemporary edge. Clean lines and architectural cuts coexist with delicate fabrics and ornate embellishments, creating a dialogue between eras that feels both harmonious and exciting. Earlier I wrote more blogs about Dior, SEE HERE Be Inspired .......















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Sources: Fahionotography and DIOR
Photos: courtesy of Christian Dior