L'OFFICIEL PARIS May 1972

This incredibly rare May 1972 issue of L’Officiel Paris is a stunning edition, showcasing countless remarkable designs from the emerging ready-to-wear lines of major fashion houses - with a special focus on Pierre Cardin’s extraordinary collection - vividly reflecting the zeitgeist of the early 1970s.

This multi-faceted and thoughtfully compoesed issue showcases exceptional fashion photography by Michael Doster, Roland Bianchini, Guégan, and Patrick Bertrand, and highlights the work of prestigious brands such as Pierre Cardin (32 pages), Grès, Ted Lapidus, Chanel, Jean Patou, Lanvin, Pierre Balmain, Guy Laroche, Jean-Louis Scherrer, Philippe Venet, Emanuel Ungaro, Miss Dior, Courrèges, Nina Ricci, Christian Dior, Louis Féraud, Givenchy, and many more. Spotlight on Cristobal Balenciaga (2 pages).

The magazine perfectly captures the spirit of the early 1970s and remains a highly sought-after collector’s item. With its striking mix of black-and-white and color imagery, it exemplifies the bold, sophisticated visual language of the era. A truly exceptional issue - both historically significant and visually compelling.

Cover by Michael Doster
Editor-in-chief: Georges Jalou

146 pages
426 g
24,0 cm x 32,3 cm/9.45“ x 12.72"

This magazine is in very good vintage condition, with expected signs of age and wear. These include numerous white scuff marks on the cover, a dog-eared bottom corner on the back cover, and general reading wear to the pages.