Jean Dawnay (1925–2016) was a leading British fashion model of the early 1950s, best known for her work with the House of Dior.
After beginning her career in London, Dawnay moved to Paris and became one of Christian Dior’s house models, where she was known as “Caroline.” Tall, refined, and poised, she helped present the designer’s collections and became one of the original supermodels of the postwar era.
Dawnay also modeled for other major houses and photographers, and later wrote about her experiences in the book Model Girl. Her elegant presence helped define the sophisticated image of 1950s haute couture. These elegant photos capture the refined beauty and timeless style of Jean Dawnay, one of the original supermodels of the Dior era.
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| Jean Dawnay in pale yellow chiffon and satin evening gown by Robert Piguet, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1950 |
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| Jean Dawnay in natural shantung coat lined in orange over delicately embroidered dress adorned with blue chiffon belt, by Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1950 |
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| Jean Dawnay in afternoon dress of pure white linen embroidered with scales set against a background of tulle in three tiers, by Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1950 |
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| Jean Dawnay in beautiful fluid evening dress of soft white crêpe, by Jeanne Lafaurie, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1950 |
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| Jean Dawnay in Dior's small wasp-waisted suit in grey wool crépe softened by the petaled hat and hint of white at the throat, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1950 |
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| Jean Dawnay in evening ensemble by Jacques Fath, photo by Henry Clarke, 1950 |
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| Jean Dawnay in slim jersey dress of pink and beige diagonal bands, by Mad Carpentier, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1950 |
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| Jean Dawnay in elegant suit of fine wool classically tailored by Balenciaga, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Jean Dawnay in shortsleeved linen jacket worn over black linen dress by Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Jean Dawnay in "Cachotier" or Slyboots, is what Dior called this ensemble of his Oval Line, jacket of ivory shantung and dress of grey alpaca wool, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Jean Dawnay in Balenciaga's fitted-flared suit in black wool, front-wise the jacket is fitted but flares out in the back, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Jean Dawnay in beautiful white mousseline gown embroidered with pearl sequins, the fitted bodice is strapless and the skirt falls in slight train in back with shorter line in front, by Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Jean Dawnay in black tulle evening gown with bands of lace and wide cream satin sash by Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Jean Dawnay in elegant afternoon dress of black alpaca with assymetrical collar of white piqué, by Jeanne Lafaurie, hat by Rose Valois, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Jean Dawnay in elegant beige and gray marble-print suit, adorned at the neck with corsage of violets by Marcel Rochas, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Jean Dawnay in ensemble by Balenciaga, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Jean Dawnay in evening gown of white bubbled tulle on silk faille, bodice is draped tulle, by Balenciaga, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Jean Dawnay in full-skirted organza dress with petal-like folds edged in white organdy by Jacques Fath, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Jean Dawnay in gray suit with white linen collar, basque is slightly rounded in front, by Raphael, hat by Claude St. Cyr, handbag by Prost, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Jean Dawnay in navy wool suit, belted with reverse flare by Jean Dessés, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Jean Dawnay in sculpted sable jacket by Max Reby, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Jean Dawnay in sinuous shaped dress of black and beige velvet with soft-fringed scarf by Jean Patou, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Jean Dawnay in white shantung jacket embroidered with small black bows, worn with straight black skirt and accented with wide-brimmed black hat, by Jean Patou, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Jean Dawnay in wool dress belted with full skirt and matching stole by Christian Dior, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1951 |
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| Jean Dawnay in yellow wool coat with wide lapels and deep cuffs, belted in leather by Nina Ricci, hat by Le Monnier, leather handbag by Prost, photo by Philippe Pottier, Paris, 1951 |
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