July 12, 2011


Jean Patchett

Jean Patchett

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Jean Patchett, VOGUE Magazine, 1950.

Jean Patchett, VOGUE Magazine, 1950.

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Jean Patchett and Ernest Hemingway, 1950.
Photographed by Clifford Coffin.

Jean Patchett and Ernest Hemingway, 1950.

Photographed by Clifford Coffin.

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Suzy Parker HortansiaGeorges Dambier 1953

Suzy Parker Hortansia
Georges Dambier 
1953

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July 14, 2011



Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Natalie in Grès Coat, Kairouan, 1950

Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Natalie in Grès Coat, Kairouan, 1950


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Black And White, Mary Jane Russell, 1950
Photographed by Lillian Bassman

Black And White, Mary Jane Russell, 1950

Photographed by Lillian Bassman

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July 16, 2011


Dovima in a Christmas Ball dress by Dior, Harper’s Bazaar, Dec. 1950.
Photographed by Richard Avedon.

Dovima in a Christmas Ball dress by Dior, Harper’s Bazaar, Dec. 1950.

Photographed by Richard Avedon.

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August 26, 2011


Designed by Helen Rose for Grace Kelly in High Society, 1956.

Designed by Helen Rose for Grace Kelly in High Society, 1956.

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September 7, 2011


For Harper’s Bazaar, 1950, photographed by Louise Dahl Wolfe.

For Harper’s Bazaar, 1950, photographed by Louise Dahl Wolfe.

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September 9, 2011


1954 - Vintage Vogue
Here are 2 excellent vintage Haute Couture prints by the master - Rene Gruau. Both show his trademark black outline and bare the Gruau “G” and “star” signature. As a fan of his work - these 2 exciting vintage prints are wonderful additions to the collection. 

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September 13, 2011


by Rene Gruau

by Rene Gruau

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September 15, 2011


LIFE Magazine, photographed by Gordon Parks (1950).

LIFE Magazine, photographed by Gordon Parks (1950).

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October 2, 2011


Models Frida Gustavsson (left) and Karlie Kloss (right) evoking the grandeur of the 50’s haute couture. 
Photographed by David Sims, for American VOGUE 2010.
On Gustavsson, Carolina Herrera embroidered tulle dress; On Kloss Oscar de la Renta tulle and embroidery dress.

Models Frida Gustavsson (left) and Karlie Kloss (right) evoking the grandeur of the 50’s haute couture. 

Photographed by David Sims, for American VOGUE 2010.

On Gustavsson, Carolina Herrera embroidered tulle dress; On Kloss Oscar de la Renta tulle and embroidery dress.

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October 7, 2011


By Rene Gruau

By Rene Gruau

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By Rene Gruau

By Rene Gruau

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