The early Sixties were a transitional period in which the trends were still influenced by the Dior New Look inspired fashions of full skirts, nipped in waists and shirtwaist dresses. Make up changed too, deemphasizing the cats eye look. Models wore discrete false eyelashes, not the exaggerated style as worn by Jean Shrimton, Benedetta Barzini, Peggy Moffit. Marissa Barenson and Cathee Dahmen in the mid 60s.
THE COVER GIRL LOOKIsabella Albonico & Jan Rylander A Cover Girl Ad was assurance of name recognition and tons of work.
The
creme de la creme of modeling - Fifties and Early Sixties
Lucinda Hollingsworth, Nena von Schlebrugge & Isabella AlbonicoJan Rylander
Cover Girl
Contributed by Bonnie Thomashttp://www.minimadmod60s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=49867
Hairstyles featured backcombing and a lifted crown, giving a fuller look to the hair. Jacqueline Kennedy was a big influence on all age groups.
In 1961, the first wave of the baby Boomer Generation were just entering their teens. The great Class of 1964 (High School) entered into the universities and the work force and some found their way into the fashion, beauty and modeling industries. President Kennedy was still in the White House, the economy was good, we were looking ahead to landing on the Moon. Hemlines were still below the knee.
What were the newest trends in beauty products for
1961? Check out these ads from various
60s Ad Campaigns Albums. It's also fun to see the popular fashions and hair styles from
50 years ago:
http://www.minimadmod60s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=49853
Angel Facehttp://www.minimadmod60s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=49863
Nena von Schlebrugge
Avonhttp://www.minimadmod60s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=49855
Nina von Schlebrugge was considered one of the most beautiful of Eileen Ford's Scandinavian imports. The photo here is of Nena who married and divorced Timothy Leary and then married Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman in 1967. They have four children, the oldest being actress Uma Thurman. (Thanks to Sophia for this information))
Bonne Bellhttp://www.minimadmod60s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=49865
Suzy Parker
Chanelhttp://www.minimadmod60s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=49856
Suzy Parker was the top model of the Fifties and Early Sixties.
Sara Thom
Clairolhttp://www.minimadmod60s.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=49866
Sara Thom was one of the great beauty faces of the Sixties. Her icy blonde perfection was featured on many top covers and cosmetic ads.
Susan Camp
Senior Editor & Archivist
Notes: Linda Morand