FASHION ON THE STREETS OF PARIS - Lot 80

FASHION ON THE STREETS OF PARIS Models posing at iconic Parisian landmarks (in front of the Eiffel Tower, Place de la Concorde, etc.) for various fashion designers: Jacques Heim, Jean Patou, Pierre Balmain, Jean Dessès, 1954–1959. 9 photos, vintage silver gelatin prints, with captions (dated labels) and stamps (including three with dates) on the backs. 18 x 13 cm each. Fading along the edge of one photo. Note: Between 1954 and 1959, the streets of Paris became the natural backdrop for French haute couture. From the Eiffel Tower to the Place de la Concorde, these nine photographs showcase the creations of Jacques Heim, Jean Patou, Pierre Balmain, and Jean Dessès, combining Parisian elegance with the city’s most iconic landmarks.