Rare British edition of Vogue with the cover of the iconic Christian Dior short dancing dress, photographed by Claude Coffin, in a repeat grid pattern. Scarce vintage UK issue dated December 1954 - a special Christmas edition.
Contents -
Fashion photography by Cecil Beaton, Norman Parkinson, Prigent, William Klein and David Silverstein
Carol singers portraits by Irving Penn, full bleed.
Chanel feature, 2 pages on her autumn collection; photographed by Henry Clarke and with a full page fashion illustration by Rene Gruau.
Furniture and furnishings by Terence Conran are shown in a fashion editorial shot by Eugene Vernier.
Xmas party spirit - with contributions from Constance Spry, Roy Boulting, Lady Mayer and others.
Fashion illustrations by Eric Stemp.
Photography by - Irving Penn shoots Mary Jane Russell. Erwin Blumenfeld, 2 stories
Claude Coffin, 5 pages
Irving Penn (Ava Gardner, Gina Lollobrigida and still lives, 6 pages)
Fashion illustration by -
Rene Gruau, 2 pages, Chanel fashion story
Rene Bouche, 2 pages.
Seasonal party dresses and jewels.
This magazine featured in the V&A Exhibition "Paper Movies", one of the many shows we are proud to have supplied magazines for over the years.
An Xmas quiz
Styling tips
Party planning
Wonderful selection of full page Advertisements including -
Rene Gruau for McGregor sportswear
Richard Avedon for Bergdorf Goodman
Oldsmobile 98 1955 car ad
Dior Sag-No-Mor
Excellent condition. Light wear, great - vibrant cover and throughout. Rare to find such an iconic old Vogue! The photographs you see are from the actual copy you will receive.
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