Seymour Fox: The Art of the Mid-Century Coat and Suit

Seymour Fox was one of the respected New York houses specializing in women’s coats and suits during the mid-20th century.

Active from at least the 1920s until the 1970s, the company was known for its refined tailoring, quality fabrics, and elegant silhouettes that reflected the evolving styles of the postwar decades. Based on Seventh Avenue in Manhattan’s Garment District, Seymour Fox presented seasonal collections that often incorporated Parisian influences and were regularly shown to buyers and the fashion press.

The label remains admired today for embodying the polished, structured aesthetic that defined American ready-to-wear at its mid-century height. These photos showcase the refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance of Seymour Fox, a true master of the mid-century coat and suit.

Barbara Mullen in soft enveloping blond cashmere coat by Seymour Fox, photo by Toni Frissell, Harper's Bazaar, July 1953

Suzy Parker in navy-blue and white check worsted suit, jacket is new oblong shape with curved collar by Seymour Fox, Panama cloche by John Frederics, photo by Frances McLaughlin, Vogue, January 1, 1953

Nina de Voogt in 30-inch white reefer, a lean, sloping glide from shoulder to hip, with a faux leopard collar by Seymour Fox in wool fleece, brow cap by John Frederics, photo by Frances Pellegrini, Harper's Bazaar, February 1954

Evelyn Tripp in creamy, Anglo wool tweed Spring-minded coat by Seymour Fox, creamy silk shantung down-swept turban by Sally V, Evins bag, photo by Karen Radkai, Vogue, January 1, 1955

Marilyn Ambrose in elegant black-and-white herringbone tweed costume by Seymour Fox, Harper's Bazaar, September 1955

Evelyn Tripp in Forstmann's "Black Diamond" wool suit with tiny checks to give a hand-stitched effect, with satin collar and velvet bow, by Seymour Fox, hat by John Frederics, Harper's Bazaar, September 1956

Lucinda Hollingsworth in the perfect coat, black cashmere, back-belted and double-breasted by Seymour Fox, Russian sable ha by Irene of New York, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, August 15, 1956

Sunny Harnett in Einiger luxury-loomed worsted flannel suit by Seymour Fox, Harper's Bazaar, September 1956

Evelyn Tripp in black-and-white tweed suit with fur collar by Seymour Fox, hat by John Frederics, photo by Emma Gene Hall, Harper's Bazaar, September 1957

Lucinda Hollingsworth in double-breasted suit of soft, black wool, the collar is Jasmine EMBA natural white mink by Seymour Fox, hat by Dior-New York, photo by Frances Pellegrini, Harper's Bazaar, September 1957

Models in coats by Seymour Fox, hats by Mr. John, photo by Erwin Blumenfeld for Dayton's Oval Room, Vogue, February 1, 1957

Sunny Harnett wearing a red-and-black bubbly wool tweed coat with sheared beaver collar and cuffs by Seymour Fox, hat by Lilly Daché, Vogue, September 1, 1958

Model in beautiful suit of petit point wool with crossover necklace collar and cuffs of white mink by Seymour Fox at Bonwit Teller, Harper's Bazaat, September 1959

Mirella Petteni in putty-colored whipcord topcoat with raglan sleeves and a straight black skirt by Seymour Fox, hat by Emme, lizard shoes by I. Miller, photo by Helmut Newton, Vogue, September 15, 1963

Model in elegant wool coat by Seymour Fox, photo by Peter Fink, Harper's Bazaar, October 1963

Veruschka in tailor's coat in camel twill with black windowpane checks by Seymour Fox, black patent cap by Adolfo, gaiters by Evins, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1966

Tilly Tizzani in pale gray flannel cardigan suit, deep-cut and double-breasted, over white wool jersey blouse by Seymour Fox, white straw hat by Mr. John, photo by Francesco Scavullo, Harper's Bazaar, February 1965

Editha Dussler in dress and jacket in light and dark gray wool by Seymour Fox at Saks Fifth Avenue, Harper's Bazaar, August 1969

Evelyn Kuhn in a rich flannel-and-mohair pleat-motioned dress and jacket with a poet's bow by Seymour Fox, Persian lamb hat and muff by Janet Leitner, Harper's Bazaar, September 1969

Birgitta af Klercker wearing a wool violet midi-suit with a short jacket and slit skirt tabbed with black buttons by Seymour Fox, Malbé shirt, Adolfo hat, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1970

Charly Stember wearing the perfect navy coat, narrow through the torso then swinging, in worsted crêpe, by Seymour Fox, hat by Mr. John, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1970

Viviane Fauny wearing a swing coat, small on top and tied over matching brown wool pants by Seymour Fox, hat from Bergdorf Goodman, bag by Odyssey, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, August 15, 1970