Jean Newington emerged in the late 1950s as one of the elegant faces of high-fashion photography, particularly in Paris and London. She is credited in vintage fashion archives and online image boards as the model in numerous couture editorials.
Her presence in images from L’Officiel and other couture publications of 1958-59 marks her out as part of the transitional world of late-1950s fashion — where formal elegance meets emerging modern style. Her portraits convey a quiet sophistication, perfectly in tune with the graceful lines and tailored silhouettes of the era.
Through these vintage photos, Jean Newington continues to embody the quiet sophistication and effortless beauty of 1950s couture.
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| Jean Newington in blue wool blouson dress, buttoned throughout bodice and skirt, by Jean Patou, handbag by Lucienne Offenthal, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in roomy red wool coat with ocelot collar by Manguin, ocelot fur hat by Marie Christiane, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in beautiful printed silk cocktail dress in shades of blue and purple by Lucile Manguin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newignton in wool suit with elongated jacket and mink collar by Maggy Rouff, mink hat by Jean Barthet, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in blue and green print taffeta evening gown with blue taffeta circular stole, by Grès, jewelry by Van Cleef & Arpels, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in blue wool coat with large collar, 3/4 sleeves by Pierre Cardin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in fine silk ottoman evening coat of emerald green cut high in the waist by Givenchy, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in green wool suit with belted jacket that has short capelet by Nina Ricci, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in gypsy-inspired dance dress of blue silk with four pleated tiers and long shawl by (Jules Crahay) Nina Ricci, photo by Philippe Pottier, circa 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in Indian-inspired, raspberry velvet tunic dress, by (Yves Saint Laurent) Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in rust-colored wool suit with large fold-over collar and worn with rust velvet hat by Lanvin-Castillo, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in violet nubby wool suit, jacket features two high pockets, by Jacques Griffe, handbag and gloves by Hermès, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in wool suit with the new longer jacket, collarless and belted by Pierre Cardin, velvet cap by Gilbert Orcel, leather handbag by Offenthal, jewelry by Scémama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in beaded sheath and jacket of silver silk lamé, jacket is lined in soft otter, by Guy Laroche, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in beautiful mustard wool coat tied with same fabric belt, collar and cuff trimmed with fox fur, by Louis Feraud, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in black and peppered-gray tweed suit with thick black fringing by Christian Dior-New York for Bergdorf Goodman, photo by Ynocencio, Vogue, circa 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in black wool crêpe dress that is draped and gathered to the side and held by a brooch by Raphael Lopez, hat by Christie, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in brown wool coat with a cape-collar of sheared beaver by (YSL) Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in bubble tunic dress of taupe wool, the hem is slightly drawn in, belted in brown calf leather, by (YSL) Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in Calais lace blouse by A. Riechers & Sons, photo by Guy Arsac, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in checked wool suit with boxy jacket by Guy Laroche, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in chestnut wool suit, jacket is long with three-button closure and large fold-over collar standing well away from the throat by Pierre Cardin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in civet fur toque by Rose Valois, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in cocktail dress of red and green print mousseline embroidered in brilliants by Lucille Manguin, photo by Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in delicate evening voilette attached to blue satin bow by Jacques Heim -Svend, jewelry by Roger Scémama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in eggshell-white wool suit, jacket is extra long with mink collar by Pierre Cardin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in elegant black wool dress with short blouson bodice, by Pierre Cardin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in gray wool double breasted suit, the long jacket elegantly proportioned has a large collar with pointed lapels covering the shoulders, by Maggy Rouff, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in ivory wool suit by Nina Ricci, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in lovely strapless lace and tulle dress by Carven, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in luxurious white satin evening coat that falls wide from the shoulders, small black mink collar and black buttons provide a nice contrast, by (YSL) Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in navy blue wool belted tunic dress by Christian Dior (YSL), photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in pale pink Calais lace dress which reaches just to the ankle, bodice is trimmed with a bow on one shoulder by Jacques Heim, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in red and white nubby wool suit, jacket has its own scarf by Lanvin-Castillo, handbag by Trois Selliers, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in red wool coat, kimono sleeves, belted with double row of large buttons, by Jules Crahay for Nina Ricci, croc handbag by Schilz, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in red wool suit with short jacket and slighly gathered skirt, jacket and skirt trimmed in braid, by Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in velvet cap covered with sheer net voilette by Ramon de Morquez, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington in wool tunic and skirt, tunic top has fold-over stand-up collar, with four buttoned flaps, by Givenchy, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington wearing 7/8 length belted wool coat by Crahay for Nina Ricci, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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| Jean Newington wearing elegant white wool dress with self-fabric tied in bow to the side by Jacques Heim, jewelry by Max Boinet, purse by Duc, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959 |
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