Glamorous Fashion Photography by Bob Stone in the Early 1970s

Bob Stone was an American fashion and editorial photographer active primarily during the 1960s and 1970s. Born in Los Angeles, he studied art at UCLA before beginning his photography career in Hollywood. He later moved to New York City, where he became a prominent figure in the fashion industry, known for his sleek, glamorous style and sharply composed images.

Throughout his career, Bob Stone worked with major fashion publications including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and GQ. His editorial photography often featured prominent models of the time such as Anjelica Huston and Apollonia van Ravenstein, capturing the spirit of high fashion with a refined and modern aesthetic. His work was characterized by clean compositions, sophisticated styling, and a strong sense of elegance that defined the visual culture of the era.

In addition to his editorial success, Stone was also a sought-after commercial photographer. He created advertising campaigns for major brands like Revlon, Clairol, Elizabeth Arden, Saks Fifth Avenue, American Airlines, Pepsi, and MCA. His images balanced artistry with commercial appeal, making his work both visually striking and widely accessible.

Anjelica Huston, make-up by Charles Revson, photo by Bob Stone, Vogue, October 1, 1972

Anjelica Huston in white mink coat by Pierre Cardin, photo by Bob Stone, Vogue, October 1, 1972

Anjelica Huston wearing fur coat, photo by Bob Stone, 1972

Apollonia van Ravenstein standing on the sidewalk in front of a grey wall wearing grey wrap skirt, grey wool jersey cardigan jacket, ribbed black cashmere pull, and ivory silk shirt by Halston, photo by Bob Stone, Vogue, August 15, 1972

Apollonia van Ravenstein wearing a cream ribbed sweater by Valerie Louthan, handcraft tan cashmere scarf, and Mr. Martin multicolor houndstooth hat, photo by Bob Stone, Vogue, August 15, 1972

Apollonia van Ravenstein wearing a white blouse from Blousecraft Maxime de la Falaise under a grey ribbed knit sweater by Marisa Christina, photo by Bob Stone, Vogue, August 15, 1972

Apollonia van Ravenstein wearing blue satin halter and scarf headwrap by Doro, earrings by Eisenberg Ice, and pearl and crystal necklaces by Lacavera for Moda Romana, photo by Bob Stone, Vogue, August 15, 1972

Apollonia van Ravenstein wearing Riviera glasses, a Lurex scarf and a mohair cap, photo by Bob Stone, 1972

Apollonia van Ravenstein, 'The New Ease in Furs', photo by Bob Stone, US Vogue, October 1, 1972

Donna Mitchell in a two-piece dress by Rudi Gernreich, photo by Bob Stone, Vogue, September 1972

Samantha Jones in a polka-dot coat with large sable collar over matching button-front shirtdress by Galanos, photo by Bob Stone, 1972

Ann Schaufuss in Yves Saint Laurent dress, photo by Bob Stone, US Vogue, March 1973

Apollonia van Ravenstein at the Xanadu Princess Resort & Marina, in The Lilly by Lilly Pulitzer cotton polo over twill pants, at the Xanadu hotel, Freeport, Grand Bahamas, photo by Bob Stone, Vogue, May 1973

Apollonia van Ravenstein leaning against a wrought iron railing on the city street, wearing a black leather shirt jacket by Leslie Fulop for Beged-Or and black leather pants, photo by Bob Stone, Vogue, August 1, 1973

Apollonia van Ravenstein on the phone in a green phone booth on the street. She is wearing a knit hat and two piece dress in green checked patterns and a solid green cardigan, all by Missoni, photo by Bob Stone, Vogue, August 1, 1973

Apollonia van Ravenstein wearing a fisherman white wool knitted sweater by Margaret Godfrey for Bagatelle and a blue tweed button front skirt with large pockets, photo by Bob Stone, Vogue, August 1, 1973

Apollonia van Ravenstein wearing mirrored sunglasses and white cardigan-cut shirtdress by Patrick Porter for Adele Martin, leaning on railing at Xanadu Princess hotel, Freeport, Grand Bahama , photo by Bob Stone, Vogue, May 1973

Apollonia van Ravenstein wearing white cotton pullover and jogging pants by Ralph Lauren, white headband and aviator-framed sunglasses, at Xanadu Princess hotel, Freeport, Grand Bahama, photo by Bob Stone, Vogue, May 1973

Denise Hopkins wearing a two-piece crêpe dress with blouse, belt, and stitch-pleated skirt by Adele Simpson, and hat by Madcaps, photo by Bob Stone, 1973

Pat Cleveland in navy and white polka-dot sleeveless dress with matching jacket by Chuck Howard, photo by Bob Stone, Vogue, February 1973

Apollonia Van Ravenstein wearing sunglass Riviera in mid-stride towards the tennis court at Palmas del Mar, Puerto Rico, wearing warm-up suit by Chrissie Evert for Puritan, Vogue, January 1974

Beverly Johnson wearing a Jean Muir halter dress with fake diamonds and golden links belt by Judith Leiber, hair styled by Franvßoise of Suga Salo, photo by Bob Stone, Vogue, 1974

Diane von Furstenberg wearing a self-designed halter dress with slit-front and wig by Kenneth, photo by Bob Stone, 1974

Diane von Furstenberg, photo by Bob Stone, Vogue, 1974

Outfits got tighter and skirts got shorter, and this era’s disco fever spread to sportswear, showing up in patterened fabrics and exaggerated collars, photo by Bob Stone, Vogue, January 1974