35 Glamorous Photos of Fashion Model Joanna McCormick in the 1950s

Joanna McCormick was a fashion model and cultural figure active during the 1950s and early 1960s, remembered today for her striking presence in mid-century photography and fashion publications. Though not a household name, she became a recognizable face in the pages of Vogue and other leading magazines of the era, working with renowned photographers such as William Helburn, Karen Radkai, and Henry Clarke.

McCormick’s style epitomized the elegance and refinement of postwar fashion. Her image was often associated with luxury, poise, and understated glamour. One of the most iconic photos featuring her is Lipstick Bullet (1955), captured by William Helburn — an image that remains a collectible piece in contemporary art and photography galleries.

Beyond her modeling career, little is publicly known about her personal life, adding an air of mystery to her legacy. Take a look at these glamorous photos to see portraits of a young fashion model Joanna McCormick in the 1950s.

Joanna McCormick in black and white tweed suit with dyed fox collar by Ben Zuckerman, turban by Sally Victor with gold and diamond clip by Jean Schlumberger, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, October 1956

Joanna McCormick in hand-screened print chiffon shirt and skirt and velveteen camisole by Toni Owen, print is by Vera, compact by Evans, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, October 1, 1956

Joanna McCormick in wool tweed, belted suit by Monte Sano & Pruzan, hat by Emme, bag by Rosenstein, diamond and gold jewelry by Schlumberger of Tiffany, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, August 15, 1956

Joanna McCormick in bell-tunic theater suit of ruby-red velvet, the coat worn over a slim sleeveless sheath, by Pauline Trigere, hat by Emme, Russian sable muff by Fredrica, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1957

Joanna McCormick in black and white wool tweed suit, jacket is long and collared in black-dyed lynx fur by Handelsman & Raiffe, photo by Horst P. Horst at the Mercedes Benz showroom in New York City, Vogue, October 1, 1957

Joanna McCormick in black silk broadcloth halter dress worn with a stole of red silk poppy petals on taffeta by Scaasi, bird-of-paradise flower coiffure by Antonio, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, March 1, 1957

Joanna McCormick in blackened brown wool coat rounded out under a rolling collar by Lilli Ann, hat by Sally Victor, handbag by Deitsch, jewelry by Tiffany, lambskin gloves by Kislav, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, September 15, 1957

Joanna McCormick in clear blue textured wool coat-dress with black-dyed mink collar and cuffs by Ben Zuckerman, hat by Emme, gold and diamond jewelry by David Webb, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, August 15, 1957

Joanna McCormick in cotton plaid sea-suit by Claire McCardell, man-eating hat by Adolfo of Emme, photo by Richard Rutledge in the Virgin Islands, Vogue, January 1, 1957

Joanna McCormick in day-dress of black and brown damask-printed silk surah by Ben Barrack, linen helmet hat by Sally Victor, satchel bag from Saks Fifth Avenue, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, March 1, 1957

Joanna McCormick in diaphanous white nylon tulle gown with milk-white spangles and floating stole by Dior, photo by Henry Clarke at the Royal Opera House at Versailles, Vogue, April 15, 1957

Joanna McCormick in Einiger loomed wool suit with semi-box jacket tailored by Handmacher, Harper's Bazaar, September 1957

Joanna McCormick in elegant and washable red Arnel satin separates by Morlove, Celanese Arnel ad, Vogue, November 1, 1957

Joanna McCormick in Forstmann's Torch Blue ribbon-weave wool suit with mink collar by Zelinka-Matlick, 1957

Joanna McCormick in garnet red print chiffon sheath, bloused over a leather belt, air-vent in the back and fan pleat train, by Pierre Balmain, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, April 15, 1957

Joanna McCormick in lovely yellow silk chiffon dress with yellow satin waistband by Philip Hulitar, diamond jewelry by Schlumberger of Tiffany, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, June 1, 1957

Joanna McCormick in moss-deep green, pebbled tweed suit double-breasted jacket cut at the hipbone and loosed in back by Dan Millstein, fox hat by Sally Victor, photo by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Harper's Bazaar, September 1957

Joanna McCormick in printed silk dress wrapped with a cummerbund worn with spring-weight wool coat lined in the same printed silk as the dress by Paul Parnes, white satin cloche with rose by Mr. John, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, 1957

Joanna McCormick in silk surah shirt tucked into straw-colored silk shorts by Greta Plattry, worn with pearl and bamboo necklace, and straw hat, photo by Richard Rutledge, 1957

Joanna McCormick in smart town-suit of British wool tweed by Marquise, hat by Emme, jewelry by Cartier, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, February 1, 1957

Joanna McCormick in the new look for evening, a floor-length coat over a day-length dress, all three costumes by Ben Zuckerman, jewelry by Harry Winston, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, September 15, 1957

Joanna McCormick in white organdy blouse with pleated collar and cuffs, 1957

Joanna McCormick wearing a plaid 3/4 length flared coat over slim skirt by Ben Zuckerman and a mink beret and leather briefcase style purse, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, 1957

Joanna McCormick wearing a soft straw hat, wreathed in butterflies, by Sally Victor, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, 1957

Joanna McCormick, photo by Richard Rutledge, Vogue, 1957

Joanna McCormick, photo by Richard Rutledge, Vogue, August 1, 1957

Joanna McCormick in ball gown designed by Sarmi for advertisement of Scott Paper products, photo by Horst P. Horst, 1958

Joanna McCormick in brown suit with natural Russian lynx collar by Ben Zuckerman, hat by Emme, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, 1958

Joanna McCormick in lightweight silky slub suit, Harper's Bazaar UK, June 1958

Joanna McCormick in North American fisher fur coat worked in 7/8 length by Ritter Bros., jewelry by Cartier, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, November 15, 1958

Joanna McCormick in orange wool suit with silk-looking grain, sleeves are flounced from a dropped shoulder line, by Dan Millstein, hat by Emme, Vera scarf, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, March 15, 1958

Joanna McCormick in red worsted wool three-piece suit, short jacket over a red and white polka-dot silk blouse and straight skirt, by Adele Simpson, jewelry by Verdura, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, January 1, 1958

Joanna McCormick in frothy tulle pink ball gown by Grès, Rue de la Pink lipstick by Coty, photo by Sante Forlano, Vogue, April 15, 1959

Joanna McCormick in green wool suit in the style of Chanel, faux pearls by Castlecliff, jewelry by Van Cleef & Arpels, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, 1959

Joanna McCormick in wool suit in the style of Chanel, faux pearls by Castlecliff, jewelry by Van Cleef & Arpels, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue 1959