Adrian Adolph Greenburg (1903–1959), widely known mononymously as Adrian, was an American costume designer whose most famous costumes were for The Wizard of Oz and hundreds of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films between 1928 and 1941.
Fashion designs by Adrian in the 1940s
Adrian was usually credited onscreen with the phrase “Gowns by Adrian”. Early in his career he chose the professional name Gilbert Adrian, a combination of his father’s forename and his own.
These vintage photos captured portraits of classic beauties wearing fashion designs by Adrian in the 1940s.
Marilyn Ambrose in Egyptian-inspired evening look, wide Nefertiti collar consists of gold nailhead bands on a short tunic over fitted black skirt by Adrian, photo by Constantin Joffé, Vogue 1943
Model in a vibrant pink loomed linen jacket and a skirt of purple wool by Adrian at the Wm. H. Block Co., Vogue, March 15, 1945
Model in evening gown by Adrian, photo by John Engstead, Harper’s Bazaar, October 1945
Model in evening gown designed by Adrian, Vogue, May 1, 1945
Model in marvelous suit by Adrian at Rich’s, Harper’s Bazaar, April 1945
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