Michel Molinari (1923–1997), often referred to as Michel Molinare, was a British fashion photographer known for his intense and intimate portraiture from the mid-1950s to the 1960s.
Born in London and raised partly on the Italian Riviera, Molinari developed a distinctive style that combined classical sensitivity with a naturalistic approach. Working for magazines such as Tatler, Harper’s Bazaar, and Queen, Molinari created atmospheric images that captured a quiet closeness with his models.
His work, often compared to the observational quality of Cartier-Bresson, favored authenticity and subtle expression over heavy artifice, leaving a refined record of postwar fashion photography. These evocative photos showcase the intimate style and refined eye of Michel Molinari, a distinctive voice in mid-century fashion photography.
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| Model in two-tiered tunic dress in embroidered cotton lawn, the boned bodice is held by shoestring straps, by Rhona Roy, brilliant pink stole by Ascher, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, June 1960 |
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| Jennifer Hocking in luxurious Autumn Haze EMBA mink coat from Calman Links, beige felt hat by Christian Dior Chapeaux, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, October 1960 |
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| Jennifer Hocking in pearlized blue capeskin coat with the look of leather by Paul Blanche from Fenwick, hat by Reed Crawford, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, February 1960 |
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| Model in 3/4 length cape-coat in two contrasting fabrics, topped and sleeved in gray and black houndstooth like the hat, the bottom in gray tweed which matches the straight skirt by Patrick de Barentzen, photo by Michel Molinare, September 1960 |
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| Model in black velvet three-piece with satin-bound jacket by Harry B. Popper, white satin cloche by Dolores Model, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, December 1960 |
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| Nena von Schlebrugge in a collarless Scottish tweed plaid coat in brown, white and blue by Young Couture, Cossack hat by Dolores Glamour, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, October 1960 |
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| Nena von Schlebrugge in black and gray smooth tweed coat-dress, lined in silk, cinched with leather with a narrowish bell-skirt by Marcus, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, October 1960 |
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| Nena von Schlebrugge in thick, white velours coat by Young Jaeger Department, fur pixie by Dolores Glamour, a peek view of inside of MGA 1600, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, October 1960 |
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| Ros Watkins in gold check lamé casual shirt and skirt by Madame Bery, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, November 1960 |
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| Ros Watkins in lovely white wool dress with a design woven in gold Lurex by Susan Small, knotted gold kid belt by Paris House, earrings and bracelet by Jewelcraft, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, November 1960 |
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| Enid Boulting in fine suède shirtdress (belt not shown) in pale lilac by Mallerich of Barcelona, at Liberty, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1961 |
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| Jean Shrimpton in a civet coat that hangs loose and straight sashed with kid by Albert Hart, black antelope cap by Dior, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, November 1961 |
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| Jean Shrimpton in black and white gently bloused bodice low set, and deeply pleated skirt by Julian Rose, red Breton by Gina Davies, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, June 1961 |
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| Jean Shrimpton in cardigan jacket in black and white calf edged with chamois by Maxwell Croft, black fur cap by Dolores, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, November 1961 |
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| Jean Shrimpton in white piqué coat with butterfly sleeves and wide-set Peter Pan collar by Mornessa, light brown and yellow check Breton by Reed Crawford, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, June 1961 |
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| Jennifer Hocking in pink two-piece silk dress with rosette at the hip and matching 3/4 coat by Christian Dior-London, straw pillbox also by Dior, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1961 |
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| Judy Dent in casual cardigan suit from France in charcoal and white striped Merino wool jersey and plain charcoal top by Trefousse, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1961 |
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| Judy Dent in pink tweed suit by Berg of Mayfair after Cardin, felt cloche by Otto Lucas, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1961 |
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| Katherine Pastrie wearing a trio of summery, feminine hats massed with blossoms, all by Otto Lucas, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1961 |
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| Maggi Eckardt in pleated black silk bodice over a billowing skirt of black and white tartan pure silk organza, by Frank Usher, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, March 1961 |
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| Marie Lise Gres in black lace dress with swinging bolero, tiny waist and swirling skirt ruffled with lace and tied with satin by Nettie Vogues, shoes by Charles Jourdan, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, December 1961 |
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| Model in bare-backed white bathing suit by Rosemarie Reid, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1961 |
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| Ros Watkins in creamy gold Thai silk dress with bubble skirt, high in front and tied deep and wide in back with narrow bows at Daetwyler Boutique, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, December 1961 |
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| Ros Watkins in party dress of gold and white brocade, fitted with kick-pleats and a scooped neck at Wallis Shops, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, December 1961 |
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| Anne Larson in filmy negligée and nightdress of white nylon mesh over blue edged with ribbon and lace by Sylphide, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1962 |
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| Antonia in beach dress in white hemp with a giant print of poppies entwined with cyclamen ribbon, buttons in back, by Falconetto, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1962 |
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| Deborah Dixon in crisp, white piqué, double-breasted dress in a dogtooth weave, collared and sleeveless, loosely belted above big patch pockets by Miss Worth, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, July 1962 |
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| Gitta Schilling in an easy top with wide batwing sleeves in fine silk lavender jersey with pants in matching silk from Galitzine's Boutique Collection, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1962 |
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| Jean Shrimpton in nightgown edged with nylon-threaded daisy chains and draped in sar-fashion to a floppy bow by Taylor-Woods, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1962 |
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| Jean Shrimpton in pale blue cotton nightdress with cross-over top and tiered skirt with ribbon-threaded broderie Anglaise by Jean Radford, ballet pumps by Charles Jourdan, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1962 |
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| Jean Shrimpton in pale-gray trousers plus a sailcloth matelot jumper with a wide polo neck by Mary Quant, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, July 1962 |
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| Jennifer Hocking in navy poplin coat lined in bright red with fringed scarf by Junex of Sweden, Marie Lise in alligator embossed black ciré coat lined with brushed tartan by Paul Blanche, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, October 1962 |
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| Marie Lise Gres in black-and-white silk dress scattered with tiny hearts, belted and flattering bow at the shoulder by Christian Dior-London, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, July 1962 |
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| Model in magnificent tiered cape in cerise silk by Simonetta, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1962 |
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| Model in 'Terylene' housecoat in paisley print with tie-neckline by Angela Gore, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1963 |
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| Model in full-length white-and-black coin-spotted evening dress, with low square front and low back with soft bow at the waist in Terylene and lawn by Frederick Starke, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1963 |
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| Model in sleek double-breasted coat Lakoda-Fouke processed seal collared with ranch mink by Maxwell Croft, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, March 1963 |
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| Ros Watkins in dinner dress of lustrous black knit Triconyl, ribbed to the hipline at Kenetta, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, February 1963 |
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| Tania Mallet in gray striped lambswool cardigan by Lylye & Scott, Marie Lise in lambswool sweater suit by Braemar, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, February 1963 |
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| Tania Mallet in short evening dress with bare back and halter neck and wide black patent leather belt in Terylene and silk by Mary Quant, photo by Michel Molinare, Harper's Bazaar UK, April 1963 |
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