The Women of Harper’s Bazaar, 1936-1958
Model Bijou Barrington on location in Arizona. Photography by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, color proof, featured in Harper’s Bazaar, January 1942. Collection of The Museum at FIT, © 1989 Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents. 74.84.60
Get a final look at the exhibit spotlighting the dynamic trio that changed fashion editorial forever
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Since March 1, the Fashion Institute of Technology’s School of Graduate Studies, together with The Museum at FIT, has been illuminating the 22-year collaboration between Harper Bazaar’s editor-in-chief Carmel Snow, fashion editor Diana Vreeland, and photographer Louise Dahl-Wolfe.
Titled “The Women of Harper’s Bazaar, 1936-1958,” the exhibition features a series of photographs and documents displayed alongside garments to emulate pages of the magazine. In addition, the show includes vintage magazines, video clips, and archival garments together with notable photo shoots in which they appear. In anticipation of Harper Bazaar’s 150th anniversary, the exhibit explores everything from Dahl-Wolfe’s photo printing process to Snow’s personal letters to fashion greats like model Mary Jane Russell.
This Saturday, April 2, is the last day to view “The Women of Harper’s Bazaar, 1936-1958” at Gallery FIT at The Museum of FIT, located on Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, NYC. Museum hours are Tuesday–Friday, noon–8 pm, and Saturday, 10 am–5 pm. The Museum is closed Sunday, Monday, and legal holidays. Admission is free. For more information on the exhibit, visit www.fitnyc.edu.
Model Jean Patchett in Alhambra, Granada Spain wearing a Givenchy ensemble. Photography by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, color proof, featured in Harper’s Bazaar, June 1953. Collection of The Museum at FIT, © 1989 Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents.
Diana Vreeland modeling at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pauson house in Arizona. Photography by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, color proof, featured in Harper’s Bazaar, January 1942. Collection of The Museum at FIT, © 1989 Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents.
Model wearing the Mystère coat by Christian Dior in Paris at Malmaison. Photography by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, color proof, featured in Harper's Bazaar, November 1947. Collection of The Museum at FIT, © 1989 Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents.
Christian Dior New York, coat, 1954. Collection of The Museum at FIT. Gift of Mrs. Despina Messinesi.
Model Betty Bridges in Tijuca, Brazil wearing a Claire McCardell swimsuit. Photography by Louise Dahl- Wolfe, color proof, featured in Harper’s Bazaar, May 1946. Collection of The Museum at FIT, © 1989 Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents.
Model Jean Patchett in a Carolyn Schnurer top. Photography by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, color proof, featured in Harper’s Bazaar, December 1952. Collection of The Museum at FIT, © 1989 Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents.
