7 thoughts on “1950’s Fashion Model

  1. Hi,
    Her name was Dovima, just in case you didn’t already know.
    She is considered to be the first Supermodel.
    She had a cameo appearance in the movie Funny Face with Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire.
    Take care and thanks for your wonderful blog!

    • Thanks for visiting the blog, glad you like it! There are other pictures of Dovima scattered around this blog where I did identify her correctly and as a supermodel, though I only learned about her a while ago. More into old movie star photos than old fashion/model photos.

      • I have spent the day going through the archives, (only have made it to July)
        It’s Fantastic!
        So many Great photos and I also enjoy old Movies and their Stars as well!
        Have you done any posts on William Haines?

  2. Haines and Joan Crawford were the Best of Friends.
    I discovered a book about Haines in a used book store entitled,
    “Wisecracker: The Life and Times of William Haines, Hollywood’s First Openly Gay Star.”
    It’s a great book , which I highly recommend.
    Also there is, Class Act: William Haines Legendary Hollywood Decorator , which focuses mainly on his career as an Interior Designer for the elite with commissions in Hollywood, Palm Springs ( Sunnylands), London (Winfield House), and the White House for the Reagan’s.
    Thank you and I look forward to more posts!
    Sincerely,
    Robert

    • Thanks for the info/tips. He’s a fascinating man and I look forward to reading up more about him. Just imagining Joan and him in private, talking just amongst themselves – that must have been fun.

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