It happens every once in awhile. I'll be flipping through a vintage magazine and an image stops me cold. That happened to me last night when I was looking through some 1971 issues doing research for a friend. The model is Naomi Sims, often called the "First Black Supermodel." The dress is by Hanae Mori (
worn here sans slip.) And the jewelry? 18k hammered gold necklace and cuff bracelet by Greek artist and jeweler
Lisa Sotilis. The three combined make for an incredibly striking photo taken by Irving Penn. Do you agree?
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Beautiful!
Mary Ellen
The Working Home Keeper
I love her beautiful things. Check out her own website at www.solitis.com. She lives in Milan and is still producing beautiful jewelry and sculpture. She has just donated a gorgeous 24K/bronze sculpture to Napa Valley Hospice's upcoming gala live auction. Wow.
Yes, I do. But note how they lightened up her face. It was 1971!
Annie, I believe what you are seeing is the work of the make-up artist and was deliberate. The make-up may have been done by Serge Lutens who was known for his unusual techniques.
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