Born 1925 in the South West of France, French model Marie-Thérèse Pouch LeMoine moved to Paris and try the “model” career, where she has been quite successful, until married in 1962. She mainly worked for Pierre Balmain, but also Dior and Givenchy. She travelled the world at times where it was not really common : USA, Brazil, Europe...
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| Marie-Thérèse Pouch LeMoine in the 1950s |
Marie-Thérèse was a beautiful slim blond model for Pierre Balmain during the 1950s. Together with Geneviève they were the star mannequins of Balmain’s cabin.
In her late 1950s, Marie-Thérèse gave to the national fashion museum (Musée Galliéra in Paris) all what she kept from her model career, including some exceptional dresses, robes, etc... All that can be seen at the museum.
Marie-Thérèse passed away in 2008. Take a look at these stunning photos to see portraits of a young Marie-Thérèse Pouch LeMoine as a model in the 1950s.
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| Marie-Thérèse in dark green wool suit, short notched jacket is worn over black satin blouse, large brimmed hat is of black velvet as is the muff, by Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in evening gown of pale blue embroidered chiffon by Pierre Balmain, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1952 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in soft wool coral colored coat, high slit pockets and wave bottom, it closes with single button, by Lanvin-Castillo, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1952 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in wonderful silk shantung suit in white with beige polka dots, jacket is full in back and tied in bow in front, it features a small mandarin collar, the skirt is straight, by Balenciaga, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1952 |
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| Balmain mannequin Marie-Thérèse models his evening gown accented with leopard hat and muff, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1953 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in a beautiful taffeta strapless evening dress by Pierre Balmain, L'Officiel, 1953 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in Balmain's famous sheath of embroidered pailettes in leopard spot design, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1953 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in Cerulean EMBA mink stole by Max Fourrures, photo by Gene Fenn, 1953 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in champagne satin dress embroidered in gold worn under Royal Pastel mink coat lined in same material as dress, by Pierre Balmain, photo by Georges Saad, 1953 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in full-cut mink jacket with ample sleeves by Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1953 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in pale blue gabardine suit, jacket is long and loosely tied with same-fabric belt, by Balenciaga, antelope handbag is edged in black patent leather by Duc, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1953 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in pearl chiffon evening gown, the skirt gathered over a long satin sheath, by Manguin, jewelry by Roger Scémama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1953 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in porcelain blue print silk dress worn under a blue satin coat lined in organza, by Lanvin-Castillo, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1953 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in silk gauze dress, the bodice, decorated with two bows, falls into soft pleats in the skirt, black patent leather belt cinches the waist, by Jacques Fath, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1953 |
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| Marie-Thérèse is wearing pink organza dotted evening gown adorned with large grey satin bow by Grès, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1953 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in 7/8 coat cut full in the back worn over slim jersey dress in same color by Jacques Fath, croc handbag by Amaryllis, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1954 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in gold brocade coat of Persian design, high stand-up collar of mink that extends down the front, by Pierre Balmain, photo by Georges Saad, 1954 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in raspberry wool coat from Givenchy's new style, featuring inflated back and front pockets, leather handbag by Duc, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1954 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in silk floral print dress by Pierre Balmain, photo by Georges Saad, 1954 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in silk print dress with white organza collar by Pierre Balmain, photo by Georges Saad, 1955 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in Balmain's elegantly tailored flannel suit named "Jolie Madame", photo by Tom Kublin, 1956 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in Balmain's plaid wool coat of assembled panels, photo by Tom Kublin, 1957 |
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