Jacques Heim (1899–1967) was a French fashion designer and costume designer for theater and film, and was a manufacturer of women’s furs.
Fashion designs by Jacques Heim in the 1950s
From 1930 to his death in 1967, Heim ran the fashion house (maison de couture) Jacques Heim, which closed in 1969. He was president of the Paris Chambre Syndicale de la haute couture from 1958 to 1962, a period of transition from haute couture to ready-to-wear clothing.
Take a look at these glamorous photos to see portraits of classic beauties wearing fashion designs by Jacques Heim in the 1950s.
Teresita Montez in evening gown by Jacques Heim, photo by Willy Maywald, 1950
Lucky in short dress of great white lace roses on black tulle, the strapless bodice is criss-crossed with black velvet, by Jacques Heim, photo by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Harper’s Bazaar, November 1951
Teresita Montez in yellow and black print dinner dress with removable bolero by Jacques Heim, photo by Seeberger Bros., 1951
Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn is wearing green jersey top tucked into slim velvet pants cinched by purple fascia belt all by Jacques Heim, photo by husband Irving Penn, Vogue, April 1952
Teresita Montez in gray organza coat with wide sleeves worn over beautiful evening gown of gray and yellow tulle appliqued with topaz cabochons by Jacques Heim, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1952
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