Impressive Fashion Designs by Jacques Heim in the 1950s

Jacques Heim (1899–1967) was a French fashion designer and costume designer for theater and film, and was a manufacturer of women’s furs.

Fashion designs by Jacques Heim in the 1950s

From 1930 to his death in 1967, Heim ran the fashion house (maison de couture) Jacques Heim, which closed in 1969. He was president of the Paris Chambre Syndicale de la haute couture from 1958 to 1962, a period of transition from haute couture to ready-to-wear clothing.

Take a look at these glamorous photos to see portraits of classic beauties wearing fashion designs by Jacques Heim in the 1950s.

Teresita Montez in evening gown by Jacques Heim, photo by Willy Maywald, 1950

Lucky in short dress of great white lace roses on black tulle, the strapless bodice is criss-crossed with black velvet, by Jacques Heim, photo by Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Harper's Bazaar, November 1951

Teresita Montez in yellow and black print dinner dress with removable bolero by Jacques Heim, photo by Seeberger Bros., 1951

Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn is wearing green jersey top tucked into slim velvet pants cinched by purple fascia belt all by Jacques Heim, photo by husband Irving Penn, Vogue, April 1952

Teresita Montez in gray organza coat with wide sleeves worn over beautiful evening gown of gray and yellow tulle appliqued with topaz cabochons by Jacques Heim, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1952

Bettina Graziani in evening gown of white ruffled tulle edged in black by Jacques Heim, photo by Herbert Tobias, 1953

Joan Whelan in cotton print dress with full skirt by Jacques Heim, photo by Herbert Tobias, 1953

Joan Whelan in taffeta print dress with off-shoulder draped neckline by Jacques Heim, photo by Herbert Tobias, 1953

Suzy Parker in cocktail dress by Jacques Heim, photo by Georges Dambier, 1953

Anne Gunning in pale blue satin, folded stiffly into low curves that slides into band sleeves by Jacques Heim, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, October 1954

Marie-Hélène Arnaud in lovely pleated chiffon dress adorned with mink straps by Jacques Heim, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1954

Model in charming silk print dress by Jacques Heim, photo by Guy Arsac, 1954

Susanne Erichsen is wearing a Chantilly lace dress of brown over pale sand by Jacques Heim, photo by Georges Saad, 1954

Suzy Parker in polka-dot sheath with matching coat by Jacques Heim, Paris Vogue, February 1954

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

Anne Gunning in gala ball gown of silk, satin and Orlon blend by Jacques Heim, 1955

Ghislaine Arsac in Royal Pastel EMBA mink coat worn over a gold lamé dress, both by Jacques Heim, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1955

Jacky Mazel is wearing a velvet tunic banded in satin over slim velvet skirt with velvet toque by Jacques Heim, jewel pin by Roger Scèmama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1955

Lena Madsen in black faille cocktail dress by Jacques Heim, 1955

Model in beautiful pale rose lace gown by Jacques Heim, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1955

Model in charming summer dress, red suspenders tie in the striped bodice to the full skirt by Jacques Heim, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1955

Jacky Mazel in Autumn Haze EMBA mink coat by Jacques Heim, hat by Svend, photo by Virginia Thoren, 1956

Model in pewter gray tweed dress molded to the waist, has half belts under the bosom, features a starched collar and taffeta tie, the white hat balances a pom-pom, by Jacques Heim, photo by Richard Dormer, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1956

Model in sumptious gold brocade cocktail dress worn with silk shantung cape-stole by Jacques Heim, jewelry by Roger Scémama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1956

Betsy Pickering in romantic full evening dress of emerald-green lace has bodice that's high in front and low in back tied with wide satin ribbon by Jacques Heim, photo by Roger Prigent, Vogue, November 15, 1957

Jacky Mazel in beautiful Marescot lace evening dress by Jacques Heim, photo by Guy Arsac, 1957

Simone d'Aillencourt is wearing a beautiful blue, silk faille embroidered evening dress featuring a very low back by Jacques Heim, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1957

Gunila in purple wool dress and jacket, dress cinched with knotted suede belt, by Jacques Heim, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1958

Model in lovely dress of spotted net topped with black lace and held at the back in black velvet bow, by Jacques Heim, photo by Richard Dormer, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1958

Model in tobacco tweed dress with short jacket by Jacques Heim, photo by Georges Saad, 1958

Model in wool bouclé cocktail dress tied in back with satin belt by Jacques Heim, worn with net turban by Svend-Heim, photo by Georges Saad, 1958

Rose Marie in red silk moiré party dress by Jacques Heim, jewelry by Vendome, photo by Philippe Pottier 1958

Simone d'Aillencourt in red bustier worn with white cotton skirt printed in red, blue and green, by Jacques Heim, photo by Philippe Pottier in Vence, France, 1958

Jacky Mazel in at-home ensemble by Jacques Heim, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959

Jacky Mazel in pretty dress by Jacques Heim, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959

Maggie Brown in duchesse satin cocktail dress by Jacques Heim, photo by Sabine Weiss, 1959

Model in gray wool dinner dress bound in pink kidskin by Jacques Heim Jeune Filles, hat by John Frederics, photo by Francesco Scavullo, Harper's Bazaar, July 1959

Model in long hooded tunic of knitted silk, worn with contrasting wide red leather belt, by Jacques Heim, shoes by Charles Jourdan, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959

Model in wool dress with bell skirt tied with leather belt in front by Jacques Heim, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959

Rose Marie in wool dress with checked short faux bolero, by Jacques Heim, hat by Heim/Svend, croc handbag by Ferest, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1959