Denise Sarrault is a French model, among the most famous in the 1950s and ’60s. She works with important photographers such as Helmut Newton, Jeanloup Sieff, and Robert Doisneau. During the 1950s, she works for Hubert de Givenchy and meets Joan Whelan who will become a lifetime friend and future wife of Johnny Moncada.
Denise Sarrault in the 1950s
In 1998, Sarrault published Denise Sarrault. La Passante, edited by Centre de Documentació i Museu Tèxtil of Terrassa (Barcellona), with texts by Hubert de Givenchy, Catherine Ormen, Jean-Noël Liaut and Jean Paul Najar. For Moncada, she works for many years and her photos for “Harper’s Bazaar UK” in 1965 are of special importance.
Take a look at these glamorous photos to see portraits of young Denise Sarrault as a model in the 1950s.
Denise Sarrault in slim short white lace evening dress with billowing long overskirt by Givenchy, photo by Stephane Tavoularis, Paris, 1954
Denise Sarrault wearing Givenchy in front of Arc de Triomphe, photo by Walde Huth, 1955
Denise Sarrault in Chanel’s luxurious wool coat lined in sable, crocodile bag by Ferest, photo by Georges Saad, 1957
Denise Sarrault in double breasted orange wool suit with white ermine cravat by Givenchy, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1957
Denise Sarrault in gala evening gown of pink satin with floating panel in back by Givenchy, photo by Philippe Pottier at Château de Nandy, 1957
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