Born 1933 in Queens, New York, American supermodel and actress Ivy Nicholson moved to Paris at the age of 16 and immediately became a fashion model.
Nicholson appeared on covers of Elle, Jardin des Modes and French Vogue throughout the early fifties and into the early sixties. During this period, she also lived and worked in London.
In those days there was not much in the way of work for older models, so when she turned 30, Ivy returned to the United States and sought out acting roles, eventually landing in Andy Warhol's Factory where she appeared in minor roles in a handful of Warhol films.
In 1970, Ivy moved again to Paris, where she painted and guided her children's careers.
These gorgeous black and white photos are part of her fashion work in the 1950s.
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| Ivy Nicholson in the 1950s |
Nicholson appeared on covers of Elle, Jardin des Modes and French Vogue throughout the early fifties and into the early sixties. During this period, she also lived and worked in London.
In those days there was not much in the way of work for older models, so when she turned 30, Ivy returned to the United States and sought out acting roles, eventually landing in Andy Warhol's Factory where she appeared in minor roles in a handful of Warhol films.
In 1970, Ivy moved again to Paris, where she painted and guided her children's careers.
These gorgeous black and white photos are part of her fashion work in the 1950s.
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| Ivy Nicholson in beige velvet short bolero over wool dress by Christian Dior, photo by Pottier, 1951 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in crimped lace cocktail dress with very full skirt, velvet bow at the neckline, by Jacques Fath, photo by Pottier, 1951 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in green jersey hat decorated with net and jeweled pin by Jane Blanchot, photo by Pottier, 1951 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in red felt cap tied with large red satin ribbon by Caroline Reboux, fur coat by Maurice, photo by Pottier, 1951 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in sable cap with a silver embroidered horn on each side by Gilbert Orcel, costume jewelry also by Gilbert Orcel, photo by Pottier, 1951 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in suit by Lanvin-Castillo, photo by Pottier, L'Officiel, 1951 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in tortoise shell lace dress in straight line and simple cut, the skirt falls in folds from the hip by Balenciaga, photo by Pottier, 1951 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in white ermine cap by Legroux, ermine muff by Maurice Kotler, photo by Georges Saad, 1951 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in white velvet skirt embroidered with beads worn with navy jersey top and stole, by Jean Dessès, photo by Pottier, 1951 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in wool suit by Jacques Griffe, photo by Philippe Pottier, L'Officiel, 1951 |
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| Ivy Nicholson is wearing small velvet cap embroidered with pearls and sheer voilette by Rose Valois, photo by Guy Arsac, 1951 |
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| Ivy in Givenchy's skirt and blouse with wide 3/4 sleeves and exaggerated cuffs, photo by Nat Farbman, February 1952 |
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| Ivy is wearing Givenchy's "Fichu Lampion" in black and tan paisley pleated like a Japanese lantern, photo by Nat Farbman, February 1952 |
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| Ivy is wearing Givenchy's big-sleeved coat of navy wool with new wrist-ruffle cuffs and Garbo-slouch hat, photo by Nat Farbman, Paris, February 1952 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in design by Pucci, photo by Regina Relang, Capri, 1952 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in fringed stole, photo by Georges Dambier, Italy, ELLE, June 16, 1952 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in intricately sculpted evening gown by Jacques Griffe, photo by Willy Maywald, Paris, 1952 |
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| Ivy Nicholson is wearing tricot top with skirt painted by Scarpitta Mirycae, photo by Georges Dambier, Ostia, Italy, ELLE, June 16, 1952 |
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| Ivy Nicholson with straw hats by Emilio Pucci on the isle of Capri, photo by Regina Relang, 1952 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in black velvet cocktail dress with low white organdy collar a la Rubens by Marc Bohan, ELLE, October 5, 1953 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in chiffon evening gown by Irene Galitzine, photo by Federico Garolla, Rome, 1953 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in evening gown by Jacques Griffe, photo by Regina Relang, Paris, 1953 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in slim gown by Maggy Rouff, photo by Henry Clarke, 1953 |
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| Ivy Nicholson is sporting the new "Italian Haircut" created by Marcel, photo Yale Joel, July 1953 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in a princess-line dress of tobacco jersey by Jacques Fath, photo by Georges Dambier, Nouveau Femina, March 1954 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in a wool jersey dress by Jacques Fath, photo by Georges Dambier, Musée de l'Orangerie, ELLE, March 29, 1954 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in Albouy's white melusine cap, with black velvet bow, netted veil and feather, photo by Henry Clarke, 1954 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in design by Emilio Pucci, Capri, 1954 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in floral print silk or taffeta dress copied from original design by Givenchy, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, April 1, 1954 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in grey flannel two-piece dress and straw hat by Pierre Clarence, photo by Georges Dambier, Nouveau Femina, March 1954 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in slim jersey dress and soft-brimmed hat by Jacques Fath at the Musèe de l'Orangerie, photo by Georges Dambier, ELLE, March 29, 1954 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in wool overcoat with sailor collar and satin beret by Christian Dior, photo by Georges Dambier, ELLE, March 1954 |
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| Ivy Nicholson, photo by Georges Dambier, 1954 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in Givenchy, photo by Henry Clarke, 1955 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in gorgeous wedding dress of ruffled mousseline, sheer bodice delicately embroidered with florets, and layered tulle train by Nina Ricci, photo by Louis Astre, 1955 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in late-day dress and short jacket of black and white faille designed by Paquin for Vogue Pattern 1299, photo by Karen Radkai, Paris, Vogue, June 1, 1955 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in pale blue linen dress and jacket by Patou for Vogue Pattern 1298, photo by Karen Radkai, Paris, Vogue, June 1, 1955 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in satin print suit and matching coat by Nina Ricci, photo by Louis Astre, 1955 |
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| Ivy Nicholson wearing a Jean Desses two-piece dress in chalk white shantung and silk, February 1955 |
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| Ivy Nicholson wearing Balenciaga double-breasted mandarin collar coat, photo by Henry Clarke, 1955 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in evening gown by unidentified Italian designer, photo by Tony Vaccaro, Appian Way, Rome, 1956 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in multi-colored floral print on black silk gauze dress with matching coat by Nina Ricci, photo by Louis Astre, 1956 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in narrow pants and sweater shown here standing in a gondola in front of Ca' d'Oro, Venice, photo by Henry Clarke, 1956 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in strapless lace party dress by Fernanda Gattinoni, photo by Federico Garolla, 1956 |
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| Ivy Nicholson wearing gold brocade sheath worn with a fur-lined evening coat, photo by Nina Leen, 1957 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in beautiful evening dress of stiff white cotton ottoman with great petals of skirt that curve up in front and down in back, photo by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Harper's Bazaar, March 1958 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in crystal clear green pleated nightgown of nylon tricot, topped with shoestring straps, by Eye-Ful, photo by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Vogue, November 15, 1958 |
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| Ivy wears traditional "English bobby" oilskin cape as a skirt, imported by David Seiniger of Empire Imports, photo by Peter Stackpole, 1958 |
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| Ivy Nicholson in evening coiffure by Carita, photo by Pottier, 1959 |
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| Ivy Nicholson photographed by Kenneth Heilbron, Paris, 1959 |
Stunning. Sad that she has now passed away.
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