VINTAGE FASHION - PHOTO LOVE - JEAN PATOU (10)

While surfing this afternoon on internet I found this lovely vintage photo from Jean Patou, haute couture vintage gown, 1957. Earlier I wrote more blogs about Vintage Fashion, SEE HERE Be Inspired ........  

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VINTAGE FASHION - PHOTO LOVE - NORMAN PARKINSON (16)

Would like to share with you today this interesting photo from fashion photographer Norman Parkinson: The Art of Travel on Artnet Auctions. Love his beautiful fashion photos. Norman Parkinson was a pioneer of fashion photography. Famous for his iconic sense of style and glamour, Parkinson’s unexpected and unique approach brought a freshness to the sometimes staid genres of fashion and portrait photography. Be Inspired ........ 

More about Norman Parkinson (1913 - 1990)

Norman Parkinson established his first photographic studio in 1934 and following World War II rapidly became one of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar most prominent photographer. Sharing with Toni Frissel the honor of being the first to have brought models outdoors, the British photographer privileged a realistic and impulsive aesthetic. He brought glamour and fantasy to his narratives that featured colorful and elegant yet humorous compositions that often took place in exotic landscapes - ‘I like there to be a joke in practically every photo I take.’ He discovered such models as Grace Coddington and Jerry Hall whom he depicted in 1975 in the USSR and pushed a certain Brian Ferry fascinated by her portrait to ask her to pose for a Roxy Music album cover and become her girlfriend. Rigorous yet surrealist are adjectives that would perfectly describe not only his images but also the man. The quintessential British charmer had an incredible allure and attitude dedicated to style. 

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Sources: Artnet Auctions, Elliott Gallery and Wikipedia

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In Memory of Brigitte Bardot ........

On 28-12-2025 Brigitte Bardot died at the age of 91. She was a legend of cinema and one of the most recognizable faces in the international film history. As a figurehead of French cinema, she became a cultural icon in the 1950s before she left her career to dedicate herself entirely to animal rights activism. Rest in Peace, Brigitte ........ 

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Source: Who What Wear. 

Ph. Pressefoto Kindermann-ullstein bild via Getty Images.
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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

Fashion & Art: Beautiful Art Déco work by Chinese painter Helena Lam

Would like to share with you today these colorful and elegant Art Déco posters from Helena Lam. The artwork of Helena Lam, Chinese-born Canadian painter from Hong Kong, is inspired by the Art Déco era. This is a design style that blossomed in Paris in the 1920's and flourished internationally throughout the 1930's, into the World War II era. The style influenced all areas of design including architecture, interior design, industrial design, fashion, jewellery as well as the visual arts such as painting, graphic arts and film. At it's zenith, Art Déco embodied elegance, glamour, functionality and modernity. This blogpost is a repost from 05-09-2016. Be Inspired .......

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Source: Tutt'Art@
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Vintage Fashion: Katherine Pastrie in Nina Ricci by photgrapher Georges Saad

While surfing on internet I found these lovely photos from fashion model Katherine Pastrie in grey wool for Nina Ricci, 1959, Paris. Photos shot by photographer Georges Saad. This is a repost from my blogpost from 24-06-2015. Be Inspired ....... 

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Source: Pinterest
Photos: Georges Saad

VINTAGE FASHION - PHOTO LOVE (13)

Long-time readers of my weblog know already how much I love vintage fashion photos. Would like to share with you today some lovely vintage photos from Dovima, Doris Day, Dior, Lanvin-Castillo, Schiaparelli, Georges Hobeika and Marlene Dietrich. This is a repost of my blogpost of 06-05-2016. Be Inspired ...... 

Dovima.

Vintage Dior dress, breathtaking.

Classy Lady. Source: Window to the World of Fashion.

1957 Model in elegant wool dress with bolero by Lanvin-Castillo.

Doris Day - so beautiful.

Elsa Schiaparelli dress, 1951. Photo by Regina Relang.

Georges Hobeika.

Marlene Dietrich.

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Photography: Delightful vintage B&W photo by photojournalist Paul Almásy

 While surfing this afternoon at Twitter I saw this delightful photo from 1955. It's from the Hungarian photojournalist Paul Almásy and named 'Rock' n' Roll on the quai de Seine. Paris, 1955'. Be Inspired ......

More about Paul Almasy

Late Hungarian photojournalist Paul Almásy travelled across the globe, capturing images of people from all walks of life around the world. Over the course of his career, which spanned more than 60 years, Almásy spent multiple decades documenting the intimate and quaint beauty of Paris and its people. His images are an ode to the city, bearing the photographer's own love for Parisian culture and lifestyle.

The photographer's joyful and romantic portraits reveal a sense of life that Parisians in the mid-20th century lived–one filled with simple, daily pleasures. From youths merrily playing instruments and dancing in public parks and streets to older couples taking a moment to get lost in each other's eyes, there's an undeniable air about the city of love that transcends time.

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Ph. via @Iconic___Images (Twitter).
Other sources: My Modern Net and Fahrenheit Magazine

Graphic Design: Vintage Style Art Deco Print Love Me, Love My Dog

What a lovely vintage style Art Deco print from Red Gate Arts 'Love me, Love my dog'. Be Inspired ...... 

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Source: Etsy - RedGateArts

Vintage Fashion - Photo Love (19) Christy Turlington by Patrick Demarchelier 1992

What a stylish fashionphoto from Christy Turlington by fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier, 1992. Be Inspired.

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Sources: Harper's Bazaar and Patrick Demarchelier

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Editorial: Lovely vintage magazines cover from the past (03)

I guess you've noticed already that I love vintage fashion photos and covers. Below you will find a vintage Vogue cover from February 1961. What a lovely photo! Be Inspired ......

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Source: GOOGLE

Vintage Fashion: Helen Bunney by John French, London, 1957

What a lovely vintage fashionphoto from Helen Bunney by fashion photographer John French, London (UK), 1957. Be Inspired .......

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Ph. via Bygonefashi.

Editorial: Lovely vintage magazines cover from the past (04)

I guess you've noticed already that I love vintage fashion photos and covers. Below you will find a cover from Jean Patchett. She stars here at the cover of Vogue, 1940s. What a lovely photo! Be Inspired ......

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Editorial: Lovely vintage magazines cover from the past (01)

I guess you've noticed already that I love vintage fashion photos and covers. Below you will find a cover from Lisa Fonssagrives for Vogue, November 1, 1949. What a lovely photo! Photo by photographer Irving Penn. Be Inspired ......

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Editorial: Captive Séduction by Benjamin Kanarek For L’Officiel Paris, 1988

I'm in love with this beautiful fashion photo 'Captive Séduction' by photographer Benjamin Kanarek for L’Officiel Paris, 1988. Be Inspired ......

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Sources: BENJAMIN KANAREK and Thebkmag

VINTAGE FASHION: POLKA DOTS EVERYWHERE (03)

While surfing today I found some beautiful vintage fashion photos with polka dots. Aren't they lovely? I will post later on two other blogs about polka dots. Be Inspired ......

Vintage fashion - 1960s polka dots.

Harper’s Bazaar, April 1965. Ph. by Richard Avedon.
Model Jean Shrimpton.

1950s polka dots.

Beautiful blue dress and hat with polka dots.

Dovima in Jean Patou Polka-Dot Silk, Photo Henry Clarke 1956.

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Source: PINTEREST

Editorial: Lovely vintage magazines cover from the past (07)

I guess you've noticed already that I love vintage fashion photos and covers. Below you will find a Vogue cover from the 1950's. What a lovely photo. Be Inspired ......

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Vintage Fashion: Evelyn Tripp on the cover of Charm magazine, May 1954

What a lovely vintage fashionphoto from Evelyn Tripp for the cover of Charm magazine, May 1954. Be Inspired .....

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What a lovely vintage fashion photo from Suzy Parker for Vogue, 1952

While surfing on internet this morning I found this lovely & elegant photo from Suzy Parker for Vogue, 1952. I guess you've noticed already that I love vintage fashion photos from the past. We see here Suzy in a short Black & White check jacket over a full skirt by H & E Shapiro. Be Inspired ......

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Editorial: Lovely vintage magazines cover from the past (05)

I guess you've noticed already that I love vintage fashion photos and covers. Below you will find a Vogue cover from Suzy Parker from the 1950's. What a lovely photo! Be Inspired ......

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Source: GOOGLE