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August 2, 2026

Barry Lategan: The Photographer Who Defined 1960s Fashion

Barry Lategan (1935–2024) was a South African-born fashion and portrait photographer best known for discovering and photographing the iconic model Twiggy in the mid-1960s.

After studying briefly at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and discovering photography during his national service, Lategan established himself in London and became a leading figure in fashion photography. He produced numerous covers for British and Italian Vogue, and his refined, elegant style earned him comparisons to a modern Gainsborough.

Over his long career Lategan photographed a wide range of subjects, including Paul and Linda McCartney, Princess Anne, Iman, and Margaret Thatcher, leaving a lasting legacy in the history of fashion and portrait photography. These iconic photos showcase Barry Lategan’s refined eye and lasting influence, capturing the elegance and spirit of an era he helped define.

Twiggy, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue, December 1974

Model's asymmetrically coiled hair is drawn back from the front and swept in the back from right to left, styled by Harold Leighton, photo by Barry Lategan, Harper's Bazaar UK, November 1964

Make-up by Guy Nicolet using Revlon products for Pierre Balmain, photo by Barry Lategan, 1965

Iconic portrait of Twiggy by Barry Lategan, 1966

Marie Helvin in luxurious evening dress with black velvet, jet-embroidered top and a fuschia faille skirt, Yves Saint Laurent Fall/Winter collection 1976-77, photo by Barry Lategan

Portrait of Twiggy by Barry Lategan, 1966

Portrait of Twiggy by Barry Lategan, 1966

Portrait of Twiggy by Barry Lategan, 1966

Jean Shrimpton in huge toque of Mongolian lamb worn with coordinated lined coat by Otto Lucas, photo by Barry Lategan, British Vogue, 1968

Lesley Jones, photo by Barry Lategan, used for cover of Vogue UK, October 15, 1968

Maren Greve, photo by Barry Lategan, British Vogue, October 1, 1968

Maudie James wearing a silvery, lacey knitted dress ending in feathery fringes by Hilary Floyd, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue UK, 1968

Sharon Tate, photo by Barry Lategan, 1968

Twiggy and Peggy Moffitt, photo by Barry Lategan, 1968

Charlotte Martin with rainbow-streaked hair by Daniel at Leonard, make-up by Germaine Monteil, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue UK, September 15, 1969

Moyra Swan in sheer, gilt embroidred Indian-inspired tunic dress, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue Italia, December 1969

Moyra Swan, dress by Walter Albini, make-up by Gil for Vogue, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue Italia, December 1969

"Snow Maiden", Ingrid Boulting, make-up by Gil of Max Factor, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue UK, October 1970

Ingrid Boulting, hair by Christopher at Vidal Sassoon, make-up from Elizabeth Arden, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue UK, September 1970

Jean Shrimpton, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue UK, April 1, 1970

Jean Shrimpton, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue UK, March 1970

Maudie James in Thea Porter, photo by Barry Lategan, British Vogue, November 1970

Moyra Swan, metal collar by Meru, updo by Leonard, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue Italia, March 1970

Moyra Swan in Thea Porter dress in Turkey, photo by Barry Lategan, British Vogue, 1971

Moyra Swan in Turkey, photo by Barry Lategan, British Vogue, 1971

Moyra Swan, jelwelry by John Donald at Tecla, make-up from Elizabeth Arden, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue UK, June 1971

Moyra Swan, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue UK, June 1971

Sue Baloo, make-up from Revlon Ultima II, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue Beauty Book, 1971

Susan Moncur (l) and Grace Coddington (r) in Dior's floral print dresses, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue UK, March 1971

Ingrid Boulting is wearing whimsical crocheted hat of bird on a nest by Carol Cheek, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue, 1973

Marie Helvin swings in Dior's sheer black chiffon gown and cape, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue UK, 1974

Model in a pull-on felt hat in the style most used in the 70s, from Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, photo by Barry Lategan, British Vogue, 1974

Twiggy as a flapper in a swagged black beaded dress with flame roses from Maria's Stall Vignettes at Antiquarius, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue UK, December 1974

Twiggy in black velvet batwing coat by Yuki and black velvet pillbox with ostrich plumes from Frederic Fox, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue UK, December 1974

Twiggy in pink lace and satin dress by Bill Gibb, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue UK, December 1974

Twiggy in pink quilted coat by Zandra Rhodes, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue UK, December 1974

Grace Coddington, photo by Barry Lategan, Vogue, 1975

Model in caftan and headdress by Thea Porter, photo by Barry Lategan, British Vogue, 1975

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