Born 1899, Lucile Manguin was a distinguished French couturière and gallerist who left a significant mark on the Parisian fashion and art scenes during the mid-20th century.
Between 1928 and 1960, Manguin operated her own high-fashion house, gaining acclaim for her elegant evening gowns and her innovative presentation of collections by candlelight. Beyond her career in design, she was the daughter and frequent muse of the famous Fauve painter Henri Manguin, appearing in many of his celebrated portraits.
After retiring from fashion, Manguin continued her creative legacy by opening an art gallery, bridging the worlds of textile design and fine art. Below is a collection of glamorous photos showcasing the timeless elegance of Lucile Manguin’s fashion designs from the early 1950s.
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| Gigi Terwalgne in beautiful dark red ottoman gown, cleverly draped and wrapped by Manguin,the shoes are multi-colored silk, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1950 |
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| Jeanne Klein wearing an evening dress in silk-crêpe called "Scarabée" the bodice is draped and the skirt is tiered and pleated by Manguin, photo by J. L. Moussempes, Vogue, Paris, April 1950 |
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| Marie-Josée in black and white striped silk chiffon evening gown by Manguin, photo by Georges Saad, 1950 |
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| Model in evening ensemble of short moiré jacket with very full puffed sleeves worn with long silk pleated skirt by Manguin, photo by Seeberger, 1950 |
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| Model in exquisite evening gown of white lamé with square rolled décolletage and finely pleated skirt by Manguin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1950 |
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| Model in exquisitely tailored suit in black wool with black satin lapels by Manguin, photo by Georges Saad, 1950 |
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| Model wearing a spindle dress of ecru lace under an evening coat with heavily embroidered cuffs by Manguin, photo by Vogue Studio, Vogue, Paris, November 1950 |
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| Sophie Malgat in blue brushed wool coat with long collar-scarf that is lined in fur by Manguin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1950 |
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| Sophie Malgat wearing a beautiful evening dress in satin and tulle called "Iphigénie" by Manguin, photo by Vogue Studio, Vogue, Paris, October 1950 |
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| Sylvie Hirsch in pale pink mousseline gown, leaf-shaped fan is in almond-green mousseline, by Manguin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1950 |
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| Anne Campion in black wool sheath, shaped and with rib detail around the hip by Manguin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Bettina Graziani in midnight blue, horizontally pleated, organza cocktail dress with large bow in back, by Manguin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Bettina Graziani in white Marescot lace evening gown wrapped in brown velvet bolero with long panels, by Manguin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Lucky in satin strapless gown with mink-lined satin stole by Manguin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Model in narrow black dress topped with green full-cut swing jacket with smock-style bib and jeweled buttons by Manguin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Model wearing this charming, almost-long, white piqué dress and a cherry-red Aloutienne gauze stole by Manguin, photo by Arik Nepo, Vogue, Paris, June 1951 |
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| Sophie Malgat in white Marescot lace sheath enveloped in skirt and stole of white faille by Manguin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Cherry Nelms in evening ensemble by Manguin, photo by Karen Radkai, Harper's Bazaar, April 1952 |
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| Julia in high-collared gray and white silk shantung blouse with a small tie and side flaps in cherry red, by Manguin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1952 |
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| Model wearing a white Brivet embroidered piqué wedding dress, loosely tied in a Ducharne moiré knot in back, by Manguin, photo by Norman Parkinson, Vogue, Paris, May 1952 |
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| Myrtle Crawford in silk afternoon dress delicately pleated throughout with finely draped neckline by Manguin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1952 |
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| Bettina Graziani wearing an alpaca vest under a plaid piqué suit by Manguin, photo by Georges Dambier, Elle, March 2, 1953 |
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| Capucine in black wool fur-trimmed coat by Manguin, photo by René Rouff, 1953 |
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| Marie-Thérèse in blue jersey suit with small studded detail by Manguin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1953 |
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| Model is wearing a cotton dress in blue-green and orange plaid, a long bolero in the shape of a chasuble covers the square neckline by Manguin, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, Paris, July/August 1953 |
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| Myrtle Crawford in beige Ottoman suit with fitted jacket indented to v, worn over print cashmere top and narrow skirt by Manguin, hat by Paulette, croc bag by Morabito, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1953 |
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| Myrtle Crawford in black wool sheath, rhinestones adorn the straps and a draped blue silk polka dot highlights the hips, by Manguin, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1953 |
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