ELEGANTE WELT May 1956

This incredibly rare May 1956 issue of Elegante Welt features stunningly beautiful advertisements and exceptional fashion photography by Joachim Stephan, Gérard, Kublin, Tom Palumbo, Richard Avedon, Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Gleb Derujinsky, and Decaux, among others, featuring major international designers such as Christian Dior, Jean Patou, Pierre Balmain, Jacques Fath, Jacques Heim, Jean Dessès, Simonetta, Fabiani, Capucci, and more. From the first to the last page, this issue perfectly captures the vibe of the mid-1950s. It is a testimony of its time and highly collectible.

Cover by unknown artist
Editor-in-chief: F. W. Koebner

142 pages
410 g
23,6 cm x 32,3 cm/9.3“ x 12.7“

This magazine is in excellent vintage condition, especially regarding its age. A small hand-written note in the bottom corner of the cover, a minimal damage to the bottom of the spine.