Jackie Stoloff: The Quintessential Muse of 1950s High Fashion

Jacqueline “Jackie” Stoloff was a celebrated model in the high-fashion world of the late 1940s and early ’50s, epitomizing the era’s transition from post-war elegance to the spirited “Youthquake” movement.

Renowned for her striking bone structure and effortless poise, Stoloff was a frequent presence in the pages of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, often working with legendary photographers such as Richard Avedon, Georges Saad and Philippe Pottier. She was more than just a model, she was considered a muse who could embody both the sophisticated “New Look” couture and the emerging, more relaxed styles of mid-century modernism.

Her ability to project a sense of quiet intelligence and refined grace made her one of the most sought-after faces of her generation, leaving an indelible mark on the visual history of 20th-century fashion.

Jackie Stoloff wearing feathered hat by Jacques Fath, photo by Willy Maywald, 1950

Jackie Stoloff wearing wide brimmed black horsehair hat broken by four cross folds evoking a windmill by Caroline Reboux, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1950

Jackie Stoloff in a finely tailored coat-dress by Jacques Fath, photo by Seeberger, Vogue, Paris, November 1950

Jackie Stoloff in black silk crêpe dress printed with large blue butterflies, by Jeanne Paquin, photo by Georges Saad, 1950

Jackie Stoloff in black-and-green pin-checked dress worn nunder a belted tunic jacket by Jean Dessès, photo by Jean Moral, Paris, Harper's Bazaar UK, October 1950

Jackie Stoloff in brown glacé satin dress and short bolero jacket by Madeleine de Rauch, photo by Georges Saad, 1950

Jackie Stoloff in gown by unidentified designer, photo by Gordon Parks, 1950

Jackie Stoloff in gray heavy wool coat with tiny Chinese collar, huge melon sleeves that bloom to narrow cuffs by Balenciaga, photo by Richard Avedon, Paris, Harper's Bazaar, September 1950

Jackie Stoloff in linen dress with short shrug to cover the shoulders, embroidered with star motifs, by Alwynn Camble, photo by Georges Saad, 1950

Jackie Stoloff in red chinchilla wool belted tunic coat with huge pockets by Christian Dior, photo by Jean Moral, Paris, Harper's Bazaar UK, October 1950

Jackie Stoloff in tweed dress and jacket lined in nutria by Jacques Fath, photo by Georges Saad, 1950

Jackie Stoloff in yellow linen dress with lilac transparent buttons, mauve gloves and natural wicker handbag by Elsa Schiaparelli, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1950

Jackie Stoloff wearing a long Silverblu mink stole from Mendel-Maggy Rouff, photo by Arik Nepo, Vogue, Paris, November 1950

Jackie Stoloff wearing a mink coat distinguished by its large collar and cuffs from Canada Furs, hat by Maud et Nano, photo by Arik Nepo, Vogue, Paris, November 1950

Jackie Stoloff wearing a side-wrapped hat by Le Monnier, photo by Vogue Studio, Vogue, Paris, November 1950

Jackie Stoloff wearing a small evening cap of almond panne velvet embroidered with topaz and silver barettes by Legroux, photo by Arik Nepo, Vogue, Paris, September 1950

Jackie Stoloff in acid green cashmere coat, belted with shawl collar and large cuffs and buttons, by Jacques Fath, photo by Georges Saad, 1951

Jackie Stoloff in afternoon dress of gray wool by Jacques Fath, photo by Willy Maywald, Paris, 1951

Jackie Stoloff in an elegant black wool suit, the skirt and sleeves are fashioned of tiny horizontal pleats, the jacket is trimmed in white mink, by Jacques Fath, photo by Georges Saad, 1951

Jackie Stoloff in beautiful green brushed wool 3/4 coat, flared with large fold-back cuffs worn over narrow gray wool skirt, by Jacques Fath, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951

Jackie Stoloff in beautiful lace organdy gown by Jacques Fath, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951

Jackie Stoloff in elongated astrakhan cape-stole over black velvet sheath by Jacques Fath, jewelry by Roger Scémama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951

Jackie Stoloff in faille suit with side button closure by Jacques Fath, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951

Jackie Stoloff in gray and white piqué jacket by Jacques Fath, photo by Georges Saad, 1951

Jackie Stoloff in small black and white check day suit by Jacques Heim, leather handbag by Simone Montel, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951

Jackie Stoloff in wide swing coat with large shawl collar and deep cuffs by Jacques Fath, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951

Jackie Stoloff wearing a black and pink glaced straw hat by Le Monnier, photo by Vogue Studio, Vogue, Paris, March 1951

Jackie Stoloff wearing a little black velvet toque whose contours are emphasized by a row of rhinestones, black silk voilette covers the face, by Paulette, black swakara coat by Maurice Furs, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951

Jackie Stoloff wearing a sleeveless dress in navy wool, the front folds back to reveal a white lining by Jacques Fath, photo by Robert Randall, Vogue, Paris, July/August 1951

Jackie Stoloff wearing a transparent coat in a mix of pleated organza and black faille over a black sheath dress by Paquin, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, Paris, May 1951

Jackie Stoloff wearing an ensemble by Christian Dior, photo by Skilford, Vogue, Paris, October 1951

Jackie Stoloff wearing jewelry by Roger Scémama, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951

Soaring white feathers and point d'esprit netting adorn this small, elegant hat from Fath's Spring-Summer Collection of 1951, worn by model Jackie Stoloff, photo by Willy Maywald

Jackie Stoloff in hat by Jacques Fath, photo by Willy Maywald, Paris, 1952