Janet Randy — A Glimpse into 1950s Elegance ~ Vintage Everyday

Janet Randy was a fashion model active in the 1950s, widely featured in prestigious publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Her sophisticated presence was consistently captured in elegant gowns and refined styling, reflecting the era’s postwar chic. She worked with celebrated photographers including Clifford Coffin, Frances McLaughlin-Gill, and Francesco Scavullo.

Her appearances ranged from striking magazine covers—such as Vogue’s November 1, 1951 issue shot by Clifford Coffin—to fashion editorials featuring designer pieces by Balenciaga, Adele Simpson, Traina-Norell, and Jo Copeland.

Janet Randy’s work beautifully embodies the grace, poise, and polished glamour of 1950s fashion. Take a look at these stunning photos to see the timeless beauty and elegance of Janet Randy in the 1950s.

Janet Randy in wool tweed coat with large shawl collar, photo by Nina Leen, 1951

Janet Randy in a warm brown crêpe sleeveless dress and jacket by Paula Brooks, photo by Frances McLaughlin, Vogue, September 15, 1951

Janet Randy in black brocade dinner dress by Adele Simpson, Vogue, September 1, 1951

Janet Randy in blue and black brocade evening coat by Adele Simpson, worn with a veiled hat, Vogue, September 1, 1951

Janet Randy in dinner dress of black brocade with loopings of pink velvet at the collar by Martini, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, November 15, 1951

Janet Randy in evening gown of white tissue satin with short jacket of black peau de soie embroidered with beads and braid and fringed with nylon straw by Ben Gam, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, November 15, 1951

Janet Randy in short ball dress of black lace and net over rose-beige silk taffeta by Hannah Troy, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, November 15, 1951

Janet Randy in white cashmere and wool sweater set by Premier and brown Miron worsted flannel skirt by Sloat, photo by Richard Rutledge, Vogue, August 15, 1951

Janet Randy in an enveloping silk jersey sheath scaled with shimmering paillettes, circled with satin cummerbund by Traina-Norell, jewelry by Laykin et Cie., at I.Magnin, Vogue, September 15, 1952

Janet Randy in an imported gray tweed suit by Philip Mangone, at I.Magnin & Co., Vogue, August 1, 1952

Janet Randy in black cotton twill dress with a fine screen of white dots by Claire McCardell, long rhinsestone earrings by Mosell, photo by Richard Rutledge, Vogue, June 1, 1952

Janet Randy in black silk-crêpe sheath, not narrow, but beautifully draped and lined in taffeta by Hattie Carnegie, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, July 1, 1952

Janet Randy in dotted dress by Adele Simpson, Vogue, February 1, 1952

Janet Randy in dress by Adele Simpson, Vogue, May 1, 1952

Janet Randy in gray wrap-around dress of Cone denim piped in pink, patent leather belt added, by Queen Make, satin-bound burlap hat by John Frederics Charmer, bag by Ronay, photo by Richard Rutledge, Vogue, June 1, 1952

Janet Randy in lovely pleated nylon tricot nightgown with lace detail by Fischer, white velvet Indian slippers, photo by Frances McLaughlin, Vogue, December 1952

Janet Randy in pinch-waisted suit of Miron worsted in Benedictine color slubbed with black by Swansdown, black straw hat by Sally Victor, Ronay bag, photo by Frances McLaughlin, Vogue, February 15, 1952

Janet Randy in short-sleeved cashmere sweater by Bernhard Altmann and ruffled skirt of layers of imported Ametex lace, photo by Frances McLaughlin, Vogue, December 1952

Janet Randy in trompe-l'oeil dress (originally launched by Hermes in Paris), is made by Herbert Sondheim for sale in U.S., photo by Gordon Parks, December 1952

Janet Randy in white piqué dress by Traina-Norell, Vogue, January 1952

Janet Randy in white silk chiffon dress, the halter shirred and embroidered with blue flowers by Jo Copeland, photo by Clifford Coffin, Vogue, January 1, 1952

Janet Randy wearing a black angora hat by Laddie Northridge, a Russian broadtail lamb stole by Christian Dior-New York, necklaces by Trifari and Schreiner, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, September 15, 1952

Janet Randy in cocktail dress of black silk twill, neckline is draped and crossed to the waist by Mollie Parnis, beige mesh cap by John Frederics, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, July 1953