HARPER'S BAZAAR US May 1959

This ultra rare and spectacular Harper's Bazaar issue from May 1959 features an iconic Carmen Dell'Orefice cover, stunningly beautiful advertisements (Tiffany & Co., Revlon, Lanvin, Cadillac, Coty, Jantzen by René Gruau, Rochas, Revillon, Balmain, and many more, with a focus on perfume and classic cars) as well as iconic fashion and lifestyle photography by Gleb Derujinsky (13 pages), Saul Leiter (3 pages), Ben Rose (2 pages), Lillian Bassman (4 pages), Richard Avedon (6 pages), Louis Faurer (2 pages), Kublin (2 pages Balenciaga, 2 pages Givenchy), Francesco Scavullo (10 pages), and more. Focus on resort fashion and swimwear. Many colored pages. This incredible issue perfectly captures the vibe of the late 1950s and is a coveted collector's item. 

Cover: Carmen Dell'Orefice by Gleb Derujinsky
Editor-in-chief: Nancy White
Fashion editor: Diana Vreeland, among others

168 pages
540 g
25,0 cm x 32,4 cm/9.84“ x 12.76“

This magazine is in amazing condition and extremely well preserved. Only minimal signs of wear and age. A rare and superb issue.