Nat Farbman (1907–1988) was born in Warsaw, Poland, then migrated to United States in 1911. He was a photographer for Life magazine from 1946–1961.
At the University of Santa Clara, Farbman enrolled in electrical engineering. He became a photojournalist, commercial and fashion photographer. He married Patsy (Pat) English, a model who became a photographer, in 1938. She had learned photography from Ansel Adams whom she met in 1936, modeling for him on commercial jobs.
These impressive photos are part of his work that Nat Farbman took fashion portraits of classic models in 1952.
Bettina Graziani, Gigi Terwalgne and Ivy Nicholson all wearing Givenchy, photo by Nat Farbman, February 1952
Bettina Graziani does double duty setting up seats for Givenchy’s runway show that she will also be modeling in, photo by Nat Farbman, February 1952
Bettina Graziani in coat and “lantern” scarf by Givenchy, photo by Nat Farbman, Paris, February 1952
Bettina Graziani in Givenchy’s cotton blouse with black embroidered ruffles called “Blanchisseuse” (washerwoman) tucked into a slim gabardine skirt, photo by Nat Farbman, February 1952
Bettina Graziani in Givenchy’s smock-style off-shoulder dress, photo by Nat Farbman, Paris, February 1952
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