Rare vintage fifties issue of British Vogue magazine. This edition is dated Aug '58 and features -
Cover -
Photographed by Claude Virgin.
Autumn Colour magic : Blue Grotto, partly illustrated by Stemp.
Contents -
Special portfolio of Travel : Holidays in the winter sun:
Angkor in Cambodia is photographed by Lady Alexandra Metcalfe for a 3 page feature.
Norman Parkinson's photos of India and Ceylon; two half page beautiful images.
Ian Fleming is quoted about an article on Jamaica, and a photograph of the island by Norman Parkinson is used to illustrate this feature. Approx half page in total. Refers to the books Fleming had just completed writing there.
Fashion: Sylvia Mills, Dorville; Dior, Koupy, Fredereick Starke, Hardy Amies, Susan Small, Rima and more.
Photographers: Claude Virgin, Eugene Vernier; Norman Parkinson; Cecil Beaton; Irving Penn and Sante Forlano.
Fashion illustrators: Eric Stemp full page sketches for Blue Grotto fashion spread, mixed with photos of fabric swatches, really beautiful work.
Elizabeth Seal and co-stars shot in silhouette by Tony Armstrong-Jones (Lord Snowdon); 2page feature on IRMA LA DOUCE.
The Edinburgh Festival contributors including T.S.Eliot shot by Cecil Beaton and Yehudi Menuhin half page portrait by Norman Parkinson.
4 page feature inc 2 pages on Dame Peggy Ashcroft and the poets she has chosen inc Dylan Thomas.
Soft Focus Beauty with full page b/w photo by Irving Penn.
Alfredo Bouret drawings to illustrate a hair style feature; 2 pages, several sketches.
Norman Parkinson feature on jersey fabric; fashion editorial shot on the street. 4 pages.
Sante Forlano shoots trapeze dresses in full swing over 2 pages.
Food in Italy by Elizabeth David, 3 pages.
Mrs Exeter's point of view, 2 pages inc full page fashion photo by Vernier.
Nena von Schlebrugge models in a one of the fashion spreads, see pics.
Excellent condition. Small piece missing from the bottom right edge of the cover page and light marking to cover, otherwise vibrant throughout, spine strong!
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