Jennifer Hocking (1929–2011) was an Australian-born British-based fashion model in the 1950s and early 1960s, who then became fashion editor of Harper’s Bazaar and Queen. Whilst there, she gave Anna Wintour her first magazine job.
Jennifer Hocking in the 1950s
Hocking then pursued fashion design, before rediscovering success as a mature model in the 1990s, when she was described as a “grande dame” after her appearance in Mario Testino’s shoots for Burberry.
Take a look at these glamorous photos to see portraits of a young model Jennifer Hocking in the 1950s.
Jennifer Hocking in black and white Linton herringbone suit, with straight jacket over slim dress, the slotted scarf is leaf-green satin, by Charles Creed, hat by Simone Mirman, photo by Tom Kublin, Harper’s Bazaar UK, March 1956
Jennifer Hocking in enchanting short evening dress in flowery printed cotton with big butterfly bow in back by Corvette, jewelry by Susan, photo by Richard Dormer, Harper’s Bazaar UK, March 1956
Jennifer Hocking in Mediterranean blue top gathered into its neckband, the skirt strung into the waist, coarse plaited cloche, by christian Dior, photo by Richard Dormer, Harper’s Bazaar UK, April 1956
Jennifer Hocking in peacock green and blue satin print dress with an abbreviated bolero and skirt with a backwards sweep and a flower petal hat, all by Worth, photo by Tom Kublin, Harper’s Bazaar UK, March 1956
Jennifer Hocking is wearing a hat of navy blue over white organza gathered into shiny blue staw by Christian Dior, photo by Richard Dormer, Harper’s Bazaar UK, April 1956
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