Friday, September 16, 2011

The First Supermodel: Redhead Suzy Parker


As a new redhead myself, I want to salute Suzy Parker, sometimes called the world's first supermodel, who was an amazing presence in the advertising of the 50s and 60s.  She has that ineffable chameleon quality, sometimes luscious and feminine and seductive, sometimes cool and laconic and remote, sometimes looking breathless with joy, sometimes sculptural with boldly graphic elegance.  Her collaborations with Avedon remain some of the most exquisite, inventive, simply delightful examples of fashion photography.  I look at these photos and feel so inspired.

















 

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

One of my favorites, Amanda. She was stunning, as was her sister Dorian Leigh. Stephen

Anonymous said...

we should do a 40's 50's and 60's shoot lol Leanne Hare

Anonymous said...

Interesting how much you resemble her. :) Debbie

Anonymous said...

So loving that Jay Thorpe petal dress! And I think we should all pose like that in every photo we take from now on. It's truly very flattering. :) Amanda S.

Anonymous said...

Real thee first supermodel- well done!! Jay