Leonie Vernet (1934–1993) was an iconic French fashion model who epitomized the peak of mid-century haute couture. With her striking, chiseled features and innate sense of poise, she became a signature face for the world's most prestigious fashion houses, most notably Givenchy and Balenciaga.
During the 1950s and ’60s, Vernet was celebrated for her ability to bring architectural garments to life, moving with a grace that transformed the runway into a stage for high art. She was frequently photographed by industry legends such as Henry Clarke and Irving Penn, appearing in the pages of Vogue and L’Officiel as the embodiment of “Parisian Chic.”
Beyond her physical beauty, Leonie Vernet was admired for her professional longevity and her role as a muse to Hubert de Givenchy, helping to define an era of elegance that remains a benchmark for the fashion world today.
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| Leonie Vernet wearing a black velvet hat with the wide brim brushed back by Hattie Carnegie, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, August 1, 1954 |
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| Leonie Vernet in brown-and-beige tweed suit with a fitch scarf-collar by Jaunty Junior, turban by Betmar, bag by Ronay, earrings by Monet, photo by Diane and Allan Arbus, Vogue, September 1, 1953 |
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| Leonie Vernet in red silk damask draped and bustled over a white silk organdy skirt by Maurice Rentner for Bergdorf Goodman, photo by Sharland, Vogue, December 1953 |
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| Leonie Vernet in a dressmaker tweed suit by Murray Silberstein, satin beret by John Frederics, photo by Roger Prigent, Ladies' Home Journal, September 1954 |
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| Leonie Vernet in black jersey sheath dress with white satin drawn through at the neck by Anne Fogarty, Lutetia EMBA mink jacket by Ben Mandel, photo by Roger prigent, Vogue, November 15, 1954 |
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| Leonie Vernet in heather-blue wool jersey suit by S. Augustein, velvet beret by John Frederics, photo by Roger Prigent, Ladies' Home Journal, September 1954 |
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| Leonie Vernet in sheath dress with fringed belt made entirely of pale beige kidskin by Bonnie Cashin, photo by Richard Rutledge, Vogue, February 1, 1954 |
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| Leonie Vernet in beige tweed skirt and Orlon sweater by Harold Rubinger, cowhide belt by Frank Speyer, photo by Wilhela Cushman, Ladies' Home Journal, March 1955 |
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| Leonie Vernet in beige-and-black printed rayon dress by Jerry Gilden, photo by Wilhela Cushman, Ladies' Home Journal, March 1955 |
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| Leonie Vernet in belted red Spring coat of rough-surfaced wool crêpe by Ben Gershel, polka-dot silk surah Sou'wester by Sally Victor, cut-out calfskin bag by Evans, photo by Cliffor Coffin, Vogue, February 15, 1955 |
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| Leonie Vernet in blazer-striped oversweater with thick ribbed collar and cuffs by Sportwhirl, beanie beret by Madcaps, handbag by M M, Coro earrings, photo by Roger Prigent, Vogue, August 1, 1955 |
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| Leonie Vernet in blue bathing suit trimmed in white by Rose Marie Reid, cardigan by Garland, Pompeii sunglasses, photo by Roger Prigent, Vogue, May 1, 1955 |
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| Leonie Vernet in easy shirt-dress of black and white checked silk by Sportwhirl, black straw hat by Madcaps, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1955 |
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| Leonie Vernet in French gingham dress of red and white checks and jacket by M. Nadler, gilt bamboo necklace by Lilly Daché, photo by Roger Prigent, Vogue, May 15, 1955 |
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| Leonie Vernet in late-day coat of black faille piped with velvet over a black and white polka-dot sheath dress of rayon crêpe, by Jerry Gilden, alpaca beret by Suzy, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1955 |
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| Leonie Vernet in long-line camisole dress of cotton muslin striped with tine pink-blue-mauve flowers, photo by Roger Prigent, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Vogue, April 1, 1955 |
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| Leonie Vernet in black and white Glen plaid jacket by Sportwhirl, hat by Madcaps, Coronet bag, photo by Roger Prigent, Vogue, February 15, 1956 |
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| Leonie Vernet in black silk crêpe gown with pendant at the Empire bodice by Traina-Norell, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1956 |
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| Leonie Vernet in dress by Taffy (Anne T.Hill), Vogue, April 15, 1956 |
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| Leonie Vernet in elegant suit with braid detail along the shoulder by Robert Knox for Ben Gershel, Vogue, August 15, 1956 |
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| Leonie Vernet in pretty party dress by Taffy, Vogue, April 15, 1956 |
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| Leonie Vernet in tailored suit in a cotton foulard print by David Crystal, straw hat by Emette, earrings by Richelieu, photo by Roger Prigent, Vogue, March 15, 1956 |
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| Leonie Vernet in bat-wing tunic dress of honeycomb knit and ribbon crochet by Anita Modes, hat by John Frederics, Harper's Bazaar, August 1957 |
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| Leonie Vernet in beautiful dress of black silk chiffon bodice and floating white silk organza by Mollie Parnis for Bergdorf Goodman, photo by Sharland, Harper's Bazaar, March 1957 |
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| Leonie Vernet in gray suit of sheer soft wool by Monte Sano & Pruzan at Bergdorf Goodman, photo by Sharland, Vogue, March 1, 1957 |
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| Leonie Vernet in long hooded jacket of russet guanaco by George Kaplan, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper's Bazaar, November 1958 |
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| Leonie Vernet in Moygashel linen sheath and short bolero with lace inserts by Carlye, Vogue, December 1958 |
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| Leonie Vernet in side-buttoned overblouse in colorful print worn with tapered white sharkskin slacks from Saks Fifth Avenue, Harper's Bazaar, December 1958 |
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| Leonie Vernet in soft and supple white kidskin in straight chemise lines, double-buttoned to wear as a dress or a coat, by Samuel Robert, photo by Frances Pellegrini, Harper's Bazaar, April 1958 |
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| Leonie Vernet in Stroock wool fleece coat by Originala, Harper's Bazaar, March 1959 |
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