30 Glamorous Photos of Belgian Model Gigi Terwalgne in the Early 1950s

Beautiful Belgian-born Gigi Terwalgne was a popular fashion model in Europe in the 1950s and early ’60s. She was featured in all of the European fashion magazines, most notably in L’Officiel, Jardin des Modes, Vogue Paris etc.

Terwalgne was photographed by the leading photographers of the time, including Georges Dambier, Henry Clarke, and Mark Shaw. Take a look at these glamorous photos to see portraits of a young Gigi Terwalgne as a model in the early 1950s.

Gigi Terwagne in beautiful dark red ottoman gown, cleverly draped and wrapped by Manguin,the shoes are multi-colored silk, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1950

Gigi Terwagne in gala evening gown of layered rose tulle and lace by Jeanne Lafaurie, photo by Georges Saad, 1950

Gigi Terwagne in gorgeous evening gown of black velvet apron embroidered with black paillettes and sequins over black silk skirt, by Marcel Rochas, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1950

Gigi Terwagne in narrow tulle evening gown covered with iridescent paillettes which widens in a full tulle train in the back, by Jean Dessès, photo by Georges Saad, 1950

Gigi Terwagne in a charming violet organza evening gown embroidered with silver flowers by Jean Patou, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951

Gigi Terwagne in Balenciaga's wool coat that shows the couturier's mastery of structured shapes and the fineness of seaming and darting, 1951

Gigi Terwagne in ball gown by Pierre Balmain, photo by Cecil Beaton, Vogue, 1951

Gigi Terwagne in beige shantung dress with stand-up lapels, by Grès, hat by Claude St. Cyr, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951

Gigi Terwagne in exquisite evening gown by Elsa Schiaparelli, photo by John Rawlings, Vogue, April 1951

Gigi Terwagne in gray suit, jacket has elbow-length sleeves, full cut, large lapels and opens on white piqué blouse, by Grès, hat with violette by Claude St. Cyr, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951

Gigi Terwagne in organza blouse with intricately folded cuffs by Antonio Castillo for Lanvin, photo by Henry Clarke, 1951

Gigi Terwagne in taffeta blouse with cartwheel sleeves and brocade skirt by unidentified designer, photo by Robert Randall, 1951

Gigi Terwagne in velvet evening gown featuring a bustle in the back by Jacques Griffe, photo by Willy Maywald, Paris, 1951

Gigi Terwagne is wearing a white feathered hat by Rose Descat, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951

Gigi Terwagne is wearing a woven navy and white hat and matching navy and white bag by Marie-Christiane, photo by Georges Saad, 1951

Gigi Terwagne is wearing an ivory panne velvet hat embroidered with pearls and gold thread by Legroux, sheer black lace gloves are by Ilda, photo by Georges Saad, 1951

Gigi Terwagne in black wool jersey drainpipe trousers and half skirt to tie around the waist in dark green rayon with black chenille stripes by Rima, lamé sandals by Sleekie, photo by Richard Dormer, Harper's Bazaar UK, November 1952

Gigi Terwagne in cozy, bulky jerkin of white lamb, the basque, cuffs and high necked yoke are hand-knitted white wool, by Albert Hart, photo by Richard Dormer, Harper's Bazaar UK, November 1952

Gigi Terwagne in long greatcoat of nubby anthracite-gray wool with a huge fringed cape collar by Jaeger, photo by Richard Dormer, Harper's Bazaar UK, November 1952

Gigi Terwagne in middy top of soft jersey velour in crimson red worn with black jersey skirt by Susan Small, photo by Richard Dormer, Harper's Bazaar UK, November 1952

Gigi Terwagne in white short piqué jacket worn on navy blue sheer wool dress by Lord & Taylor, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, April 1, 1952

Gigi Terwagne in white taffeta dress adorned with beaded flower motifs, short wrap is lined in pale green, by Grès, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1952

Gigi Terwagne in white tulle evening gown adorned with wide pale rose moiré ribbon, by Jean Dessès, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1952

Gigi Terwagne is wearing a knitted stocking cap in cyclamen pink fringed with black by Spectator Sports, photo by Richard Dormer, Harper's Bazaar UK, November 1952

Gigi Terwagne is wearing Dior's afternoon dress in black taffeta, the fullness of the skirt gathered into tucks, photo by Horst P. Horst, 1952

Gigi Terwagne is wearing sleeveless blouse with skirt and sash made of tiny accordian pleats by Givenchy, photo by Nat Farbman, February 1952

Amid temporary debris in Jacques Griffe's apartment (in process of being decorated) Belgian model Gigi Terwalgne wears his empire-waisted chiffon gown, photo by Mark Shaw, Paris, 1953

Gigi Terwagne in gorgeous pearl satin evening gown worn with great white organdy scarf embroidered with silver by Jacques Fath, jewelry by Miriam Haskell, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Paris, Harper's Bazaar, May 1953

Gigi Terwagne in strapless evening dress by Grès, Vogue, May 1953

Gigi Terwagne in white piqué jacket with balloon sleeves worn over a straight dress by Balenciaga, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Paris, Harper's Bazaar, May 1953