Tim Gunn's Favorite Fashion Photos

Diverse Designs by Christian Dior, 1957
Photo: Loomis Dean./Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images
Jan 01, 1957

It maybe a little caustic, but dear God I do love Tim Gunn's take on the modern model. Of the vintage image above he says -

"What strikes me about this image is the maturity of the look of the models. Their faces say, 'I've seen a lot of the world, and I'm confident in my style, and I possess a sophistication and beauty that is enviable.' This is in stunning contrast to corresponding photo shoots today. Today's editorial models appear to be barely out of puberty. Their faces say, 'I've been to a few rock concerts, I use a lot of illegal substances, and the closest I come to a book is reading the wall on my Facebook page.' C'est la vie…"

...just what are those girls doing on the ladder? But the gowns, the gowns!

Thanks to Virginia at Deep Glamour. For more of Tim Gunn's Favorite Fashion Photos - go here.