Paul Himmel (1914–2009) was an American photographer known for his striking fashion, portrait, and dance photography. Working primarily in the 1940s through the 1960s, he contributed to publications such as
Vogue and
Harper’s Bazaar, often blending elegance with a sense of movement and abstraction.
His dance photographs, in particular, are celebrated for capturing the grace, rhythm, and emotional intensity of performance. Later in life, Himmel stepped away from photography to focus on psychotherapy, but his work remains influential for its bold composition and artistic vision.
Take a look at these striking fashion photos by Paul Himmel from the late 1940s and ’50s.
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| Model wearing a green Bates poplin dress under white eyelet with plain green sash by Carolyn Schnurer, photo by Paul Himmel, Harper's Bazaar, June 1948 |
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| Barbara Mullen in scimitar-slim dress of hammered satin woven with Enka rayon by Herbert Sondheim, photo by Paul Himmel at French & Co., Harper's Bazaar, October 1948 |
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| Lisa Fonssagrives in brown and white checked crêpe dress tied with a bow at the neck by Nantucket Naturals, straw boater by John Frederics, photo by Paul Himmel, Harper's Bazaar, April 1948 |
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| Lisa Fonssagrives in crêpe and rayon dress with lace insert by Paul Parnes, mink stole by Fredrica, photo by Paul Himmel at the Plaza, Harper's Bazaar, December 1948 |
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| Meg Mundy in pale topaz tweed coat, with slender shoulder, close collar and flare at the hemline by Vera Maxwell, natural straw roller by John Frederics, Marc Cross bag, photo by Paul Himmel, Harper's Bazaar, March 1948 |
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| Model in a fine navy-blue wool dress cut with an enormous circular skirt and a second taffeta underskirt by Adele Simpson, gloves by madame Olga, photo by Paul Himmel, Harper's Bazaar, February 1948 |
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| Model in a perfect reefer of blue and gray heather wool with dolman sleeves by Monte Sano, straw leghorn by John Frederics, photo by Paul Himmel, Harper's Bazaar, February 1948 |
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| Model in houndstooth check top and accordion-pleated navy skirt by Handmacher, red cap by John Frederics, photo by Paul Himmel, Harper's Bazaar, February 1948 |
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| Natalie Paine in gray rayon satin surah suit by Adele Simpson, hat by John Frederics, photo by Paul Himmel, Harper's Bazaar, February 1948 |
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| Evelyn Tripp in summery white nylon tricot nightgown with a bodice ruffled with lace gathered lightly across the shoulders by Carter's, photo by Paul Himmel, Vogue, May 1, 1953 |
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| Nancy Berg in curved crêpe bodice and airy taffeta skirt by Jo Copeland, photo by Paul Himmel, Vogue, September 1, 1953 |
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| Selene Mahri in black lace cocktail dress with black lace scarf at De Pinna, photo by Paul Himmel, Vogue, August 15, 1953 |
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| Anne St. Marie in taffy-colored silk pull-over by Tricosa-Feder, photo by Paul Himmel, Vogue, October 15, 1955 |
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| Carmen Dell' Orefice in black bathing suit by Rose Marie Reid, sunglasses by Lugene, photo by Paul Himmel, Vogue, November 15, 1955 |
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| Ann Klem in a misty gray, silk organdie dress lined in taffeta by Lanz, pin by Castlecliff, photo by Paul Himmel, Vogue, April 15, 1956 |
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| Barbara Mullen in gray tweed-linen suit with short banded jacket over a slim skirt by Monte-Sano & Pruzan, deep set straw hat by Irene, Verdura diamond jewelry, Mark Cross handbag, photo by Paul Himmel, Vogue, January 1956 |
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| Dolores Hawkins in a billowy dress of sheer black and white cotton lawn, waisted with a patent-leather belt, an added rose, by Junior House, photo by Paul Himmel, Vogue, April 15, 1956 |
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| Dolores Hawkins in straight skirt and jacket of blue-and-black herringbone wool, collar and lining of black fleece, hat by John Frederics Charmer, bag by Greta, photo by Paul Himmel, Vogue, August 15, 1956 |
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