Take a Look Back at Iconic Editor Diana Vreeland’s Style
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Legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland’s grandson Alexander Vreeland is launching a series of fragrances in her name this week. The five scents, named Extravagance Russe, Absolutely Vital, Perfectly Marvelous, Outrageously Vibrant, and Simply Divine, were designed to capture her distinctive style and unconventional beauty. Best known for her years as the editor-in-chief of Vogue, Vreeland was a ballet dancer before penning a column for Harper’s Bazaar.
While Vreeland may have discovered and promoted the talents of icons like Lauren Bacall and Twiggy, she was also a distinctive figure. Known for her immaculate bob that curled at the sides, she was often seen in voluminous silhouettes and a string of bold pearls, a cigarette frequently capping off her look. In honor of these new perfumes, we took a look back at Vreeland’s singular style. Click through our slideshow to see her life in fashion.
May 26, 1933 Where: At her presentation to the court in Buckingham Palace. Photo: © Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
January 1, 1937 Where: At Harper's Bazaar working on layouts about the Paris fashion shows. Photo: George Karger/Time Life Pictures
January 1, 1955 Where: On a fashion shoot of jewellery at Tiffany's with Richard Avedon.
Photo: Sherman
January 1, 1966 Where: In Vogue magazine offices. Photo: Rowland Scherman
February 15, 1966 Where: At a dinner given by Vogue for Marylin Bender of Women's News. Photo: New York Times Co./2011 New York Times Co.
May 6, 1968 Where: At the premiere of Trilogy. Photo: Ron Galella/1968 Ron Galella
November 20, 1974 Where: At the opening of an exhibiton of Hollywood costumes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photo: New York Times Co./2004 ...
November 20, 1974 Where: At the opening of an exhibiton of Hollywood costumes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photo: New York Times Co./2004 Getty Images
January 1, 1975 Where: At the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photo: Sara Krulwich
December 10, 1975 Where: At the "American Women of Art" exhibition. Photo: Ron Galella
December 6, 1976 Where: At the "The Glory of Russian Costume" exhibit opening. Photo: Ron Galella
September 19. 1977 Where: At "Folk and Funk - Andy Warhol's Folk Art World" exhibit at the Museum of American Folk Art. Photo: Ron Gal...
September 19. 1977 Where: At "Folk and Funk - Andy Warhol's Folk Art World" exhibit at the Museum of American Folk Art. Photo: Ron Galella
October 12, 1977 Where: At the "The Treasures of Early Irish Art" exhibit opening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photo: Ron Galell...
October 12, 1977 Where: At the "The Treasures of Early Irish Art" exhibit opening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photo: Ron Galella
September 18. 1980 Where: At the Girls Town of Italy Dinner Fashion Show in New York City. Photo: Ron Galella/1980 Ron Galella
November 12, 1980 Where: At the Barrymore "Lunch Hour" Preview & Party. Photo: Ron Galella
November 12, 1980 Where: At the Barrymore "Lunch Hour" Preview & Party. Photo: Ron Galella
December 8, 1980 Where: At Diana Vreeland's Costume Exhibition Photo: Ron Galella
August 12, 1981 Where: At the Shanghai Peking Opera Opening. Photo: Ron Galella
December 7, 1981 Where: At the "The 18th Century Woman" Costume Exhibition. Photo: Ron Galella
January 26, 1982 Where: At the Yves Saint Laurent Fashion Show.
January 29. 1982 Where: At the Yves Saint Laurent 20 Years Of Fashion Anniversary Party Photo: BERTRAND RINDOFF PETROFF / ANGELI
July 10, 1982 Where: Posing for a portrait. Photo: Santi Visalli
December 6, 1982 Where: At the "La Belle Epoque" Party. Photo: Ron Galella
May 6, 1983 Where: At a gala honoring Diana Vreeland. Photo: BEImages/Copyright (c) 1983 BEImages. No use without permission.
July 6, 1983 Where: In New York City. Photo: Tom Gates/2005 Getty Images
December 5, 1983 Where: At a Yves Saint Laurent Party in New York City. Photo: Ron Galella
June 14, 1984 Where: At Diana Vreeland's Book Party. Photo: Ron Galella
December 3, 1984 Where: At Diana Vreeland's Annual Costume Exhibit. Photo: Ron Galella
December 3, 1984 Where: At Diana Vreeland's Annual Costume Exhibit. Photo: Ron Galella
January 1, 1985 Where: At a party with Yves Saint Laurent in Paris, France. Photo: Eric Ryan/1985 Eric Ryan
January 1, 1990 Photo: Time & Life Pictures/Time & Life Pictures
January 1, 1990 Photo: Time & Life Pictures/Time & Life Pictures
January 1. 1990 Photo: Time & Life Pictures/Time & Life Pictures
November 29, 1962 Where: At her temporary office at Vogue. Photo: Tony Palmieri/© Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
August 13, 1971 Where: In Paris Photo: Christian Avril/© Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
October 9, 1975 Where: At the M.E.F. lunch for Madame Gres Photo: Tony Palmieri/© Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
December 1, 1975 Where: At the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photo: Nick Machalaba/© Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
November 20, 1978 Where: At The Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual Costume Institute gala. Photo: Tony Palmieri/© Corbis. All Rights Reserved.
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