An unidentified model wears Jean Harlow’s chiffon negligee from Personal Property and a mask by Richard Bernstein during Diana Vreeland’s Hollywood Costume exhibition at The Met, 1974. Photographed by Francesco Scavullo for Vogue, December 1974—photo courtesy of the Condé Nast Archive. This achingly gorgeous Dolly Tree creation was called ‘dawn blue edged in silver lamé’ … Continue reading Harlow’s Dolly Tree Costume … in 1974!
Tag: Fashion Portraits
Fashion Portraits: Jean Harlow by Herbert Mitchell, 1932
Been awhile since I’ve done a “Fashion Portraits” post, but I always enjoy doing them, so here’s another. In early 1932, Jean Harlow was deep in a personal appearance tour that would last from December 1931 to April 1932, when her cinematic efforts were rewarded with an MGM contract. I’ve written a bit about this … Continue reading Fashion Portraits: Jean Harlow by Herbert Mitchell, 1932
Fashion Portraits: by Hurrell, 1935
Here’s a fashion portrait of Jean (likely by Hurrell, love those) dating around the China Seas era, 1935. Lots of white in this one, down to the outfit. Original news snipe that accompanied the portrait to print describes it: “HARLOW A STYLE INFLUENCE— The girl from Kansas City who is credited with introducing the platinum … Continue reading Fashion Portraits: by Hurrell, 1935
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