Dovima photographed with Elephants in the 1950s
Perhaps the most iconic image of 1950s fashion, this photograph by Richard Avedon features Dovima in a Dior gown designed by Yves Saint Laurent. Taken at the Cirque d'Hiver in…
The New Look and Hollywood Glamour
Christian Dior's "New Look," introduced in 1947, continued to dominate women's fashion in the 1950s. This style featured rounded shoulders, a cinched waist, and a full A-line skirt, creating a…
The Glamorous World of 1950s Fashion, featuring Dovima
The 1950s was a decade of transformation and innovation in the world of fashion. Post-war optimism brought a renewed sense of glamour and elegance, with designers like Christian Dior, Hubert…
The Rise of the icon Dovima
Dorothy Virginia Margaret Juba, known professionally as Dovima, was one of the most remarkable supermodels of the 1950s. Born in New York City in 1927, Dovima was discovered by a Vogue editor…
Everyday Elegance and Teenage Fashion
While high fashion was characterised by glamour and sophistication, everyday fashion in the 1950s also saw significant changes. Women embraced more casual styles, with shirtwaist dresses becoming a popular choice…
Exciting & Diverse Fashion
The 1950s was a decade of diverse and exciting fashion, characterised by a blend of high glamour and everyday elegance. Figures like Dovima and designers such as Dior and Givenchy…
