Dorothy Griffith was a model and actress active during the late 1950s, remembered for her elegance and refined presence in fashion photography. Originally from North Carolina, she later moved to Europe, where she worked in Paris and Berlin.
Griffith posed for leading photographers such as F.C. Gundlach and Philippe Pottier, appearing in high-fashion shoots that highlighted the style and sophistication of the era. Her portraits often feature her in chic ensembles—silk dresses, velvet hats, and dramatic turbans—capturing the glamour of mid-century fashion.
After her modeling and acting years, Griffith transitioned into a career as a publicist in Paris, continuing to move within the world of style and culture. Take a look at these fabulous photos to see portraits of Dorothy Griffith as a fashion model in the late 1950s.
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| Dorothy Griffith wearing a little top hat made of black otter with gros-grain ribbon and mask-shaped voilette by Rose Valois, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1956 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in white organdy dress threaded through with black velvet ribbons by Christian Dior, photo by Joseph Grove, 1956 |
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| Dorothy Griffith wearing a purple velvet toque that is artfully crumpled by Legroux, jewelry by Scémama, mink by Mendel-Maggy Rouff, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1956 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in beautiful SAGA white mink coat by Jacques Rober, jewelry by Marcassite, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1957 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in black dotted tulle with satin trim dress by Jean Patou, photo by Sabine Weiss, 1957 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in black lace embroidered dress by Chanel, photo by Sabine Weiss, 1957 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in dress by Dior, photo by Sabine Weiss, 1957 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in dress by Dior, photo Sabine Weiss, 1957 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in flower print satin evening gown by Jacques Griffe, photo by Sabine Weiss, 1957 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in paisley velvet suit accented with black fox muff and hat, complete ensemble by Revillon, photo by Georges Saad, 1957 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in Pierre Brivet lace and tulle dress by Catherine Sauve, photo by Sabine Weiss, 1957 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in pretty St.Gall embroidered lace dress with pleated ruffles on the skirt by Bernard Sagardoy, photo by Joseph Grove, 1957 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in romantic lace ball gown, large white rose adorns one shoulder with long velvet streamers, by Jacques Griffe, photo by Jacques Decaux, 1957 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in SAGA mink coat by Jacques Rober, jewelry by Marcassite, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1957 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in silk lurex cocktail dress with matching coat lined in mink that is also reversible, by Maggy Rouff, photo by Sabine Weiss, 1957 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in small ruby red velvet hat and veil topped with one big rose by Gilbert Orcel, jewelry by Boucheron, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1957 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in white Pierre Brivet lace dress by Christian Dior, photo by Sabine Weiss, 1957 |
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| Dorothy Griffith wearing a satin hat with voilette by Gilbert Orcel, Cerulean EMBA mink jacket by Maurice Kotler, photo by Sabine Weiss, 1957 |
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| Dorothy Griffith wearing hat by Madame Paulette, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1957 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in black silk dress featuring a dropped waist, by Lanvin-Castillo, photo by Sabine Weiss, 1958 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in draped evening gown with trailing panel in back by Maggy Rouff, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1958 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in lace wedding dress by Yves Saint Laurent for Dior, photo by Sabine Weiss, 1958 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in Mongol inspired hat of fox fur by Albouy, coat by Canada Furs, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1958 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in pale blue linen two-piece dress by Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1958 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in sheer nylon blouse embroidered with strawberries by Jean Dessès, photo by Joseph Grove, 1958 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in silk-wool blend cocktail dress by (Yves Saint Laurent) Christian Dior, shoes by Roger Vivier, photo by Sabine Weiss, 1958 |
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| Dorothy Griffith wearing red velvet cloche with large pink rose by Rose Valois, Persian lamb coat by Weill, jewelry by Marcassite, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1958 |
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| Balmain's hat features a double brim from the Spring Collection 1959 worn by model Dorothy Griffith, jewelry by Jeanne Saint-Venant, 1959 |
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| Dorothy Griffith in silk floral print dress by Bernard Sagardoy, jewelry by Marcassite, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Dorothy Griffith wearing a black and white wool houndstooth suit and matching soft-brimmed hat by Jules Crahay for Nina Ricci, handbag is by Hermès, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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