Gene Laurents was a distinguished American photographer whose work in the mid-20th century became synonymous with timeless elegance and cinematic storytelling.
Renowned for his contributions to major fashion publications like Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, Laurents possessed a unique ability to blend high-fashion sophistication with a sense of raw, human intimacy. His portfolio is particularly celebrated for its portraits of Hollywood legends and cultural icons, such as his striking captures of Brigitte Bardot, where he utilized soft lighting and precise composition to elevate his subjects beyond mere celebrity into the realm of classical art.
Today, Laurents’ work is remembered as a cornerstone of vintage photography, capturing the glamour and shifting social tides of the 1950s and ’60s with an unerringly graceful lens.
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| Wilhelmina in red kidskin Halston turban and plaid Originala coat, photo by Gene Laurents used for Vogue cover, August 15, 1962 |
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| Simone d'Aillencourt in Siberian red fox fur hood and coat by Georges Kaplan, "Angel Red" lipstick by John Robert Powers, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, August 15, 1962 |
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| Model in hooded pullover of black and white striped cotton and stretch nylon by Shirt Tree, car is Ford Falcon Futura convertible, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, November 15, 1962 |
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| Wilhelmina in plaid wool and mohair coat by Originala, turban hat by Halston, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, August 15, 1962 |
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| Model in black crêpe dress with puffy black organza boa by Betty Carol, car is Sherwood Egbert's 1963 Avanti, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, November 15, 1962 |
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| Audrey Sedor in pink wool shift that falls straight from a boatneck with big flat buttons at the shoulders, by Nantucket Knits, photo by Gene Laurents onboard the S.S. Roosevelt, Vogue, October 1, 1962 |
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| Audrey Sedor in three-piece suit of red and blue wool tweed, the sleeveless blouse is navy blue jersey, by L'Amerique, high-crowned black velvet roller by Hattie Carnegie, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, August 1, 1962 |
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| Tilly Tizzani in a knitted mohair and wool two-piece dress, in purple with a cowl neck, by Kimberly, Lugene sunglasses, photo by Gene Laurents onboard the S.S. Roosevelt, Vogue, October 1, 1962 |
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| Model in space-queen helmet and sleek unitard standing next to 1964 Thunderbird, photo by Gene Laurents, 1963 |
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| Model wearing cinnamon corduroy coat-dress, white leather boots, leaning on Chrysler Turbine, photo by Gene Laurents, 1963 |
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| Model with racing goggles poses with a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL convertible along a raceway, photo by Gene Laurents, 1963 |
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| Wilhelmina in beige poplin shirt-coat over gray flannel skirt with pink turtleneck and white boots, all by Evan-Picone, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, November 1, 1963 |
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| Benedetta Barzini in bronze suède pantboots and overblouse under Canadian red fox cape by Lawrence Kaye, fox helmet and leopard mask by Adolfo, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, November 15, 1964 |
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| Benedetta Barzini in fitted jacket and britches of Russian black broadtail by Emeric Partos, photo by Gene Laurents, car is 1965 Pontia Grand Prix, Vogue, November 15, 1964 |
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| Benedetta Barzini in lacquered black satin close-cropped jacket and narrow pants over black ciré chiffon shirt by Rudi Gernreich, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, November 15, 1964 |
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| Benedetta Barzini in long yellow moiré coat lined in Russian sable by Ritter Bros., photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, November 1964 |
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| Benedetta Barzini in orange poplin jacket lined in Argentine kit fox by Modelia, and white tunic and pants by Zacari, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, November 15, 1964 |
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| Benedetta Barzini in Russian gray squirrel dress with high satin belt by Mr. Fred for Fur & Sport, silver boots by Evins, photo by Gene Laurents, car is Oldsmobile Delta 88, Vogue, November 15, 1964 |
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| Benedetta Barzini in spectacular long GLMA mink coat by Emeric Partos, photo by Gene Laurents, car is 1965 Cadillac De Ville convertible coupe, Vogue, November 15, 1964 |
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| Benedetta Barzini in white Indian lamb jumpsuit by Maximilian, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, November 15, 1964 |
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| Brigitte Bauer in tailored cotton trousers and overblouse by Ellen Brooke, sandals by Degas, car is 1964 Ford Mustang, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, May 1, 1964 |
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| Close-up of model Ina Balke wearing eyeliner and shadow, photo by Gene Laurents, 1964 |
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| Ina Balke wears colossi sunglasses and a polka dot headscarf, photo by Gene Laurents, 1964 |
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| Birgitta af Klercker in dress of coal blue wool with a bodice of coq feathers by Trigere, fantasy hair dressing and make-up by Pablo of Elizabeth Arden, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, October 1, 1965 |
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| Model's brilliants eye designs by creative make-up artist, Pablo of Elizabeth Arden, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, October 1, 1965 |
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| Model's beautiful romantic look is created by influential face-designer Pablo of Elizabeth Arden, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, March 15, 1966 |
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| Marina Schiano's make-up is by Pablo of Elizabeth Arden, brushed gilt chains from Bergère at Bonwit Teller, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, March 1, 1968 |
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| Paula Pritchett wearing Re-Nutriv make-up by Estée Lauder, hair shining and wrapped by Ara Gallant with Adolfo ribbons, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, March 1, 1968 |
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| Windsor Elliott wearing makeup from the Ultima II Colection of the House of Revlon, jewelry by Tiffany, the bracelet by Donald Claflin for Tiffany, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, March 1, 1969 |
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