Jean Newington emerged in the late 1950s as one of the elegant faces of high-fashion photography, particularly in Paris and London. She is credited in vintage fashion archives and online image boards as the model in numerous couture editorials.
Her presence in images from L’Officiel and other couture publications of 1958-59 marks her out as part of the transitional world of late-1950s fashion — where formal elegance meets emerging modern style. Her portraits convey a quiet sophistication, perfectly in tune with the graceful lines and tailored silhouettes of the era.
Through these vintage photos, Jean Newington continues to embody the quiet sophistication and effortless beauty of 1950s couture.
Jean Newington in blue wool blouson dress, buttoned throughout bodice and skirt, by Jean Patou, handbag by Lucienne Offenthal, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959
Jean Newington in roomy red wool coat with ocelot collar by Manguin, ocelot fur hat by Marie Christiane, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959
Jean Newington in beautiful printed silk cocktail dress in shades of blue and purple by Lucile Manguin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959
Jean Newignton in wool suit with elongated jacket and mink collar by Maggy Rouff, mink hat by Jean Barthet, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959
Jean Newington in blue and green print taffeta evening gown with blue taffeta circular stole, by Grès, jewelry by Van Cleef & Arpels, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959
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