Inga Lindgren was a prominent Swedish fashion model who defined a certain sophisticated, clean aesthetic in the post-war era. Rising to fame in the late 1940s and ’50s, she quickly became a favorite subject for renowned photographers like Richard Avedon and Irving Penn.
Lindgren was frequently featured in major international fashion magazines, including Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, where she embodied the transition from the formality of the 1940s to the lighter, more modern silhouettes of the New Look by Christian Dior. She was celebrated not only for her classic Scandinavian features, characterized by high cheekbones and an elegant composure, but also for her versatility and professional grace.
Lindgren’s image became synonymous with chic European style, making her an enduring icon of the golden age of high fashion modeling. Take a look at these vintage photos to see fashion portraits of Inga Lindgren in the 1940s.
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| Inga Lindgren in pale pink fleecy coat of Stroock wool by Brittany, photo by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Harper's Bazaar, January 1946 |
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| Inga Lindgren in a fine-ribbed corduroy suit with a short jacket, balloon sleeves and snug cuffs, the skirt has well-placed pleats, by Ceil Chapman, photo by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Harper's Bazaar, October 1946 |
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| Inga Lindgren in sheath of gun-metal paillettes and gun-metal gloves cuffed with feathers by Traina-Norell, Kodachrome by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Harper's Bazaar, November 1946 |
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| Inga Lindgren in a cobalt faille gown, festooned from hip to hip, the bodice folded to a point and held by a thin strap by Charles James, photo by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Harper's Bazaar, October 1946 |
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| Inga Lindgren in beautifully cut gray flannel dress, gold threads lining the neck and sleeves by Jo Copeland, small gold braid hat by Chanda, jewelry by Verdura, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, October 1946 |
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| Inga Lindgren in black silk faille dress. ties high at the neck and breaks into well-shaped pleats in the skirt by Hattie Carnegie, hat of white ermine, black suède pumps by paradise, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, October 1946 |
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| Inga Lindgren in lovely dance dress of black rayon lace at Bergdorf Goodman, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, October 15, 1946 |
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| Inga Lindgren in two-piece black rayon faille dress with little jacket that laces up the front by Sophie at Saks Fifth Avenue, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, October 1946 |
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| Inga Lindgren in white ermine jacket, swinging free in back, with square patch pockets, pearl buttons, neat collar and cuffs by De Leo, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, November 1946 |
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| Inga Lindgren in a Henry Fourpome creation made with Lastex yarn, Unted States Rubber Company ad, Vogue, July 15, 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren in an Avisco rayon-and-cotton sunback dress and bolero by William Bass, Vogue, April 1, 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren in ballerina length, portrait gown in yarn-dyed taffeta, a Jack Herzog Original, Vogue, November 1, 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren in bright yellow, Stroock wool fleece coat, with wonderful red lining, cut to hang full with large cuffs and collar by Original Modes, Kodachrome by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Harper's Bazaar, January 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren in draped dress of Ponemah Spoven fabric by Adele Simpson, photo by Jerry Plucer, Harper's Bazaar, March 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren in ensemble designed by Herman Beispel, hat by Harryson, Vogue, February 1, 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren in ivory nutria coat by Esther Dorothy, linen-straw hat by Lilly Daché, photo by Martin Munkacsi aboard the S.S. America, Harper's Bazaar, June 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren in lovely Stonecutter's misty, sheer rayon gown tossed with twinkling silver sequins by Foxbrownie, photo by Jerry Plucer, Vogue, April 1, 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren in Miron's hairline worsted suit, a Weiner Original, hat by Chanda, Harper's Bazaar, February 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren in pretty party dress of pleated white net banded with Valenciennes lace and sashed with pink and blue satin sash by Jane Derby, photo by Martin Munkacsi, Harper's Bazaar, June 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren in pure wool gabardine suit by Jack Weiner, Vogue, February 15, 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren in rayon-crêpe cocktail dress in white traced with blue lilies, has halter neckline and comes with matching bolero by Ben Gam, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, March 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren in snugly fitting suit with tuxedo lapels in Forstmann's broadcloth by John Casella, Vogue, September 1, 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren in suit by Anthony Blotta, hat by John Frederics, Vogue, March 15, 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren in suit with new lengthened tunic of precious hand-loomed Chinese silk by Anthony Blotta for Neiman Marcus, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, March 1, 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren in white faille dress, the enormous skirt is swept to one side in folds and gathered under bouquet of red roses by Lanvin, photo by Maurice Tabard, Harper's Bazaar, May 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren in white lace over white taffeta pullover and matching jacket with short black crêpe skirt by Mainbocher, jewelry by Verdura, Kislav gloves, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, June 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren in white moiré redingote with a watery sheen, a heavy satin lining and turquoise blue hood caught up by a purple-and-white striped bow by Elsa Schiaparelli, photo by Maurice Tabard, Harper's Bazaar, May 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren is wearing Tabu lipstick by Dana, photo by Serge Balkin, Vogue Studio, Harper's Bazaar, March 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren, "Emir" perfume by Dana, jewelry by Milton Schepps, hostess suit by Thea Tewi, Harper's Bazaar, July 1947 |
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| Inga Lindgren, Yardley English Lavender ad, Harper's Bazaar, October 1947 |
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