P.S.-Pooh Says...
"What day is it? - 'It's today' - squeaked Piglet. 'My favourite day' - said Pooh."- A.A. Milne
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| Balenciaga Hat by Henry Clarke for Vogue 1954 via |
Anyone who follows me here, or on Tumblr or Pinterest, knows that I adore classic elegant vintage fashion photography. Recently while scrolling through my collections I realized a reoccurring theme in so many of my favorite images--sure there are lots of gorgeous shots of jewels and shoes and hats and magnificent Dior gowns,but there are also lots of images showcasing fashion accessories that have a wet nose.
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| Norman Parkinson via |
Dogs have always played an integral role in fashion editorial as well as in the lives of elegant,influential and stylish fashion icons. Puppy-chic can be found in advertising, fashion layouts and memorable images photographed by some of the most renowned fashion photographers.
Far more than a prop, dogs were showcased in the images and became a fuzzy part of the fashion narrative that a Richard Avedon or Irving Penn or Henry Clarke was telling.
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| Dovima Richard Avedon via |
As much a part of the fashion story as the classic Dior suit or Balenciaga gown, the dogs in these images were as important as the pearls or the handbag. Take a close look at the careful canine selection for each shot-the dogs all complimented the fashion and often dictated the pose and look of the image being photographed. In some cases the pups reflect the profile of their models.
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| Dior by Louise Dahl Wolfe 1940 via |
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Lisa Fonssagrives Vogue, May 1, 1950
by Frances McLaughlin-Gill via |
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| Lillian Bassman |
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| Eugene Vernier 1950 via |
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| Lee Radzwill by Henry Clarke 1960 Via |
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| William Helburn |
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| Bruce Weber Vogue 1982 via |
Contemporary fashion photographers have played with canines for couture as well-many emulating the iconic images of Avedon and Parkinson and Clarke...
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| Vogue Italia 1992 |
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| Bruce Weber via |
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| Valentino |
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| Vogue Nippon 2008 |
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| John Galliano by Mario Testino for Vogue 2001 via |
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| Louis Vuitton |
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| Vogue Italia 2009 |
I love this great Coffee Table Book for all things Fuzzy and Fashionable
Now don't you think your pup can be a fashion star too!
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| John Rawlings for Vogue 1962 via |
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