L'OFFICIEL PARIS March 1980

This incredibly rare March 1980 Haute Couture issue of L’Officiel Paris features countless iconic images of important designs that vividly reflect the zeitgeist of the dawning 1980s. Our preview offers only a glimpse into the fabulousness of this extraordinary edition.

This issue showcases stunningly beautiful campaigns (Paco Rabanne, Givenchy, Charles Jourdan by Guy Bourdin, Nina Ricci, Yves Saint Laurent by Claus Ohm, 9 pages Chanel, Christian Dior with Gia Carangi, 19 pages Pierre Cardin, and many more) and exceptional fashion photography by Rodolphe Haussaire, Patrick Bertrand, J.-F. du Sel des Monts, Steve Hiett, Patrick Perroquin, Roland Bianchini, and Alain Larue, among others. It highlights the work of prestigious couturiers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Guy Laroche, Christian Dior, Jean-Louis Scherrer, Nina Ricci, Pierre Balmain, Lanvin, Pierre Cardin, Givenchy, Emanuel Ungaro, Louis Féraud, Grès, Per Spook, Chanel, Valentino, Serge Lepage, Paco Rabanne, and many more.

The magazine perfectly captures the spirit of the dawning 1980s and remains a highly sought-after collector’s item. With its striking imagery, it exemplifies the bold, sophisticated visual language of the era. A truly exceptional issue - both historically significant and visually compelling.

Cover by Rodolphe Haussaire
Editor-in-chief: Georges Jalou

402 pages
1.204 g
23,4 cm x 30,8 cm/9.21“ x 12.13"

This magazine is in overall very good vintage condition, showing visible signs of wear and age on the front cover, including handling creases, a handwritten price, and a dog-eared bottom corner. Inside, aside from normal reading wear (most notably on the first 20 pages), the pages are in great condition - lying flat with vibrant, well-preserved colors.