Beautiful Fashion Designs by Guy Laroche in the 1960s

Guy Laroche (1921–1989) was a renowned French fashion designer and the founder of his eponymous fashion house. He is celebrated for his sophisticated yet practical approach to haute couture, with a goal of creating elegant and wearable clothing for women.

After working as an assistant to Jean Dessès, Laroche opened his own atelier in Paris in 1957. His first collection was an immediate success, known for its reintroduction of vibrant colors and for its elegant silhouettes with plunging necklines and backs. He was a pioneer in making high fashion more accessible.

In 1961, Laroche launched a ready-to-wear collection, a significant move that helped democratize fashion. His brand expanded to include men's ready-to-wear and a line of successful fragrances, including the iconic Fidji and Drakkar Noir.

After his death, the Guy Laroche fashion house continued to operate under a succession of talented creative directors, and his legacy endures as a symbol of French elegance that blended classic tailoring with a fresh, modern sensibility. Below is a collection of beautiful photos showcasing fashion designs by Guy Laroche in the 1960s.

Ina Balke in checked wool suit by Guy Laroche, photo by Jean-Jacques Bugat, 1960

Dorothea McGowan in ginger and black habutai silk dress with a big full pleat in back designed by Guy Laroche, beige jersey salad bowl hat by Lilly Daché, photo by Sante Forlano, Vogue, July 1, 1960

Gitta Schilling in brown and black pin-check tweed jumper dress, the black scarf-collar is slotted through the front, black bands on the 3/4 sleeves, matching tweed hat, by Guy Laroche, photo by Richard Dormer, Harper's Bazaar UK, September 1960

Laurence Renault-Cane in black chiffon cocktail dress banded in satin by Guy Laroche, photo by Georges Saad, 1960

Laurence Renault-Cane in sparkling fully beaded sheath by Guy Laroche, photo by Georges Saad, 1960

Laurence Renault-Cane in wrapped dress, buttoned back on the shoulder, decorated with a small shawl collar in red Scottish plaid, matching plaid toque completes the look by Guy Laroche, photo by Georges Saad, 1960

Model in elegant dress and jacket of reversible wool in orange and gray, the dress gives the impression of a two-piece, by Guy Laroche, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1960

Model in two-tone brushed wool coat of beige and brown, featuring kimono sleeves, by Guy Laroche, handbag by Ferest, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1960

Sondra Peterson in sleek black velvet gown sashed in turquoise silk, with it a silk-lined velvet coat, by Guy Laroche, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, September 1960

Carole Ford in polka-dotted silk surah dress, the back has a panel that ties to the shoulder, by Guy Laroche, photo by Guy Arsac, 1961

China Machado in white faille ball gown with long bodice of bands of glittering tiers of deep-ruby beaded fringe by Guy Laroche, fanciful Goyaesque headdress by Alexandre, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, September 1961

Model in black matelassé dinner/theater suit designed by Guy Laroche, photo by Helmut Newton, Vogue, November 15, 1961

Model in evening dress of embroidered polka-dots, scalloped edges trimmed in velvet with velvet shoulder straps that end in long trailing ribbons, by Guy Laroche, photo by Joseph Grove, 1961

Model in green suit over a blue shirt-jacket by Guy Laroche, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1961

Model in red lace embroidered bodice with yellow silk skirt over slightly longer underskirt by Guy Laroche, jewelry by Van Cleef & Arpels, coiffure by Fernand Aubrey, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1961

Model in wool coat with panel in back and curved martingale by Guy Laroche, leather handbag by Durer, photo by Georges Saad, 1961

Rose Marie in orange and white print silk dress and coat by Guy Laroche, 1961

Hélène Delrieu in finely pleated mousseline dress worn under sheer wrap tied at the neck, by Guy Laroche, photo by Georges Saad, 1962

Iris Bianchi in lovely white lace dress with net midriff completely encrusted with flowers and matching hat by Guy Laroche, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, March 1962

Model in Spring ensemble of orange gauze coat over a pale rose dress by Guy Laroche, photo by Guy Arsac, 1962

Alberta Tiburzi in pink and gray tweed suit, worn with pink shell tightened with jewelled belt, by Guy Laroche, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1963

Dorothea McGowan in high-necked high-waisted dinner dress of heavy white silk crêpe by Guy Laroche, diamonds by Cartier, coiffure by Filippo of Rome, Harper's Bazaar, September 1963

Benedetta Barzini in pale pink quilt-stitch tweed suit of wool and mohair over a deep azalea-pink silk shantung blouse by Guy Laroche, photo by William Klein, Vogue, March 15, 1964

Bettina Lauer in lurex brocade coat lined in otter by Guy Laroche, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1964

Geraldine Chaplin (daughter of Charlie Chaplin) in a quilted ciré waterproof coat of Arnel and cotton by Guy Laroche, photo by William Klein, Vogue, March 15, 1964

Model in navy blue ottoman dress worn with biscuit colored silk tweed jacket by Guy Laroche, photo by Georges Saad, 1964

Model in orange wool-velours coat with a separate cape-hood by Guy Laroche, shoes by Charles Jourdan, photo by Richard Dormer, Harper's Bazaar UK, September 1964

Model in pink crochet tunic top covered with shimmering paillettes worn over blue shantung pants, by Guy Laroche, shoes by Charles Jourdan, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1964

Model in greige crêpe dress, sleeveless with a rolled collar by Guy Laroche, coiffure by Carita, photo by Jean Louis Guégan, 1965

Brigitte Bauer in short evening dress of ostrich feathers and cellophane streamers fluttering from the shoulders sparkling with paillettes at neck and hem by Guy Laroche, coiffure by Carita, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 15, 1966

Maggi Eckardt in pure white wool dress by Guy Laroche, photo by Jean Louis Guégan, 1966

Ingmari Lamy in short white evening dress, frill-pleated with full fluted sleeves and hem rounding in ripples, tied beneath bodice with black velvet bow by Guy Laroche, photo by Bill King, Harper's Bazaar, September 1968

Marisa Berenson in wide-girdled, pure black velvet dress with a bare back and huge white EMBA Jasmine mink cuffs by Guy Laroche, coiffure by Carita, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, November 1, 1968