Gene Laurents was a distinguished American photographer whose work in the mid-20th century became synonymous with timeless elegance and cinematic storytelling.
Renowned for his contributions to major fashion publications like Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, Laurents possessed a unique ability to blend high-fashion sophistication with a sense of raw, human intimacy. His portfolio is particularly celebrated for its portraits of Hollywood legends and cultural icons, such as his striking captures of Brigitte Bardot, where he utilized soft lighting and precise composition to elevate his subjects beyond mere celebrity into the realm of classical art.
Today, Laurents’ work is remembered as a cornerstone of vintage photography, capturing the glamour and shifting social tides of the 1950s and ’60s with an unerringly graceful lens.
Wilhelmina in red kidskin Halston turban and plaid Originala coat, photo by Gene Laurents used for Vogue cover, August 15, 1962
Simone d’Aillencourt in Siberian red fox fur hood and coat by Georges Kaplan, “Angel Red” lipstick by John Robert Powers, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, August 15, 1962
Model in hooded pullover of black and white striped cotton and stretch nylon by Shirt Tree, car is Ford Falcon Futura convertible, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, November 15, 1962
Wilhelmina in plaid wool and mohair coat by Originala, turban hat by Halston, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, August 15, 1962
Model in black crêpe dress with puffy black organza boa by Betty Carol, car is Sherwood Egbert’s 1963 Avanti, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, November 15, 1962
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