This series has been refreshed to include recently archived interviews and high-definition scans of vintage editorials to give you the most comprehensive look at fashion history.
We look at the "Glitz and Grit"—how the industry moved from the swinging 60s into the high-octane, commercial dominance of the late 70s. dolly supermodel part 1 of 5 upd
To understand the supermodel of today, you have to understand the "Dolly" influence. The trend of the "ingenue"—the youthful, almost doll-like perfection mixed with an untouchable edge—laid the groundwork for the 90s glamor we celebrate now. It was the first time the industry realized that the woman wearing the clothes was just as important (if not more so) than the clothes themselves. Stay Tuned This series has been refreshed to include recently
Photographers like Richard Avedon and Irving Penn began looking for muses who could tell a story with a single glance. The trend of the "ingenue"—the youthful, almost doll-like
The transition from doll-like innocence to the high-glamour powerhouses of the 1980s didn't happen overnight. It was a metamorphosis fueled by high-stakes contracts and the birth of the "super-agent."