Elegant Fashion Portraits of Ann Farrar From the 1950s

Ann Farrar was a notable fashion model active during the 1950s, known for her work with prestigious magazines like Vogue. She was frequently photographed modeling high fashion, including designs by major names such as Christian Dior and Ben Zuckerman.

Farrar’s sophisticated look was captured by prominent photographers of the era, including Frances McLaughlin-Gill. In a unique personal detail, she married bank clerk Alan J. Cornish, for which she designed and crafted her own wedding gown and headdress.

Her image remains a reference point for the elegant style of 1950s American and European couture. These vintage portraits capture Ann Farrar’s timeless grace, showcasing the beauty and sophistication of mid-century fashion.

Ann Farrar in elegant purple corduroy suit, the jacket has side buttons, a silver mink scarf nestles inside the collar, by Givenchy, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1954

Ann Farrar in pale blue ottoman dress, the bodice has buttoned tabs as do the pockets, skirt is wide with inverted pleat, by Pierre Balmain, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1954

Ann Farrar in summer dress of white and red polka-dotted silk by Givenchy, photo by Seeberger, 1954

Ann Farrar in sumptious brocade dress and jacket trimmed in mink by Jacques Fath, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1954

Ann Farrar in a loose jacket with 3/4 sleeves in a thick greige cotton satin worn over a brown Prince of Wales plaid dress by Simone Robin, hat by Paulette, photo by Suzy Parker, Vogue, Paris, March 1954

Ann Farrar in a turquoise shaggy wool coat with high pockets by Modèle Basta, hat by Florence, handbag by Jean Pax, photo By Suzy Parker, Vogue, Paris, March 1954

Ann Farrar in black wool suit called "Arsène" with fringed collar that forms a jabot by Nina Ricci, Winter 1954-55, photo by Louis Astre

Ann Farrar in blue tweed suit that closely follows the line of the body, jacket is collarless and has two flap pockets, by Pierre Balmain, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1954

Ann Farrar in lovely black taffeta nylon nightgown with the bodice done in Chantilly lace by Lanvin-Castillo, Vogue, Paris, February 1954

Ann Farrar in pale blue tulle dress run through with silver thread, long fitted bodice flows out into a full skirt, by Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1954

Ann Farrar in poplin-grain wool, sky-blue raincoat tightened at the waist with belt of same material from Chez Franck et Fils, photo by Suzy Parker, Vogue, Paris, March 1954

Ann Farrar in pretty dress of printed poplin on a white background, low-cut bodice and a round pleated skirt from Chez Jean Hercey, photo by Suzy Parker, Vogue, Paris, May 1954

Ann Farrar in simple, elegant, dress by Jean-Pierre Gattegnon, photo by Suzy Parker, Vogue, Paris, March 1954

Anne Farrar in a pleated, black-and-white printed silk surah dress sashed in draped raspberry from Chez Fred Roy, photo by Suzy Parker, Vogue, Paris, May 1954

Ann Farrar in lovely floral print afternoon dress by Jacques Heim, photo by Georges Saad, 1955

Ann Farrar in tremendous, double-breasted, tunic-length scarf worn over a two-piece overblouse dress in honey colored beige by Christian Dior, photo by Wilhela Cushman, Ladies' Home Journal, November 1955

Ann Farrar wearing a bronze organza blouse with shawl collar, double-buttons worn over a gray skirt by Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier at the Galerie du Siecle, 1955

Ann Farrar in a hip-length cape and softer-hipped dress of navy-blue wool by Christian Dior, photo by Frances McLaughlin, Vogue, September 1, 1956

Ann Farrar in an Empress Chinchilla cape, a lovely half circle of fur with a collar to turn up in the cold at Ritter Bros., diamonds in gold by Verdura, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, October 15, 1956

Ann Farrar in beautiful draped short evening dress in pale mauve chiffon by Christian Dior, photo by Frances McLaughlin, Vogue, November 1, 1956

Ann Farrar in belted suit with the most wearable Norfolk jacket in gray wool checks by Anna Miller, hat by Dior-New York, handbag by Milch, jewelry by Trifari, photo by Frances McLaughlin, Vogue, August 1, 1956

Ann Farrar in black knitted pull-over top bloused over slim skirt by Goldworm, raccoon hat by Sally Victor, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, October 1, 1956

Ann Farrar in black vicuña coat with wide-set collarband and black pinecone buttons, lined in white satin, coat and white pouf hat both by Dior-New York, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, August 15, 1956

Ann Farrar in black-and-white tweed cape softly gathered on a drawstring by Chritian Dior, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, October 1, 1956

Ann Farrar in closely knit sweater top of charcoal-gray wool sliding over a tall-waisted skirt of gray flannel by Korrigan-Lesur, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, October 1, 1956

Ann Farrar in dazzling dress in red silk satin appliquéd with French lace at bodice and hem by Harvey Berin, diamond jewelry by Cartier, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, October 15, 1956

Ann Farrar in garnet velvet top sashed in a white slipper satin skirt by Traina-Norell, diamond and ruby jewelry by Cartier, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, October 1, 1956

Ann Farrar in gray wool Empire dress with drapery all to the front belted in gray suede by Givenchy, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, October 15, 1956

Ann Farrar in milky-blue chiffon dress, draped in a high loose knot under the bosom drifting away from the body, matching chiffon gloves and slippers all by Christian Dior, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, October 1, 1956

Ann Farrar in rich taupe mink greatcoat with a hooded collar by Northwood for Neiman Marcus, jewelry from the Neiman Marcus Collection, Vogue, October 1, 1956

Ann Farrar in rose red-and-brown mixture tweed suit over cashmere sweater by Adele Simpson, worn with a swansdown hat and a civet-cat bag by Greta, photo by Wilhela Cushman, Ladies' Home Journal, September 1956

Ann Farrar in taffeta print dress and jacket by Jacques Heim, photo by Guy Arsac, 1956

Ann Farrar in white ermine hat by Jacques Fath, photo by Frances McLaughlin, Vogue, 1956

Ann Farrar in white satin strapless evening sheath and tunic by Givenchy, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, October 15, 1956

Ann Farrar wearing a red felt hat, higher in the crown bound with black grosgrain ribbon wrapped with black polka-dot veiling by Gilbert Orcel, photo by Frances McLaughlin, Vogue, October 1, 1956

Ann Farrar in a string-colored wool suit designed by Jacques Griffe for Vogue, photo by Roger Prigent, Vogue, January 1, 1957

Ann Farrar in lovely mandarin orange silk gauze dress with white polka dots by Grès, silk organdy hat by Rose Valois, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1957

Ann Farrar in pale amethyst coat of airily woven wool with large pockets and small sleeves by Ben Zuckerman, felt and chiffon hat by Lilly Daché, jewelry and cigarette case by Seaman Schepps, photo by Frances McLaughlin-Gill, Vogue, March 15, 1957

Ann Farrar wearing a black felt wide-brimmed hat the crown adorned with a cluster of white organdy petals by Claude St. Cyr, jewelry by Marcassite, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1957

Ann Farrar, Instant Beauty by Coty ad, photographed in France by Gleb Derujinsky, Vogue, March 15, 1959