Veruschka : Here I am.

I do not know what to say about Veruschka, which you haven't already readed.

Wild, beautiful, gorgeous, magical and very intelligent women.

Still beautiful, it will take a long time until we meet some women among Veruschka.



The Assouline party for the book on the model Veruschka draws a crowd on a rooftop


My favourite Veruschka's photo.
Isn't she amazing?

This project shows a photographic collection resulting from the collaboration between Vera Lehndorff and Andreas Hubertus Ilse between 1992 and 1996.

Here, the photographer documents Vera Lehndorff's retrospective revitalization of her alter ego Veruschka from the distant past, a figure which she modifies and multiplies in the displayed works. By way of contrast, the exhibition also shows an archival display of her magazine articles in a ready-made installation.

US Vogue February 15, 1966

From 1968., Vogue

Stalking the Wild Veruschka

June 1968.

David Hemmings und Veruschka

Veruschka Hides Behind a Pompadored Valentino

Inside The beautiful people's beauty book by Luciana Pignatelli

Covers

German TV host Alfred Biolek and actress Veruschka von Lehndorff arrive at the 'La Vie en Rose' Premiere and the Opening Night of the 57th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) on February 8, 2007 in Berlin, Germany

For me, modeling was just an extension of theater, said Veruschka, here in 1968. I liked being on stage dressed up in costume. I like expressing myself.

Enjoying a night out in New York with Debra Winger and Ara Gallant, 1988

Letting loose during carnival in Rio de Janeiro in 1969

Modeling a modern tiara by avant-garde designer Giorgio Sant'Angelo in 1968.

Modeling a modern tiara by avant-garde designer Giorgio Sant'Angelo in 1968.

Striking a pose for Franco Rubartelli in the Egyptian desert, 1967.

Veruschka forged an indomitable career of beauty,wrote Susan Sontag. Here, the model gets cover-girl treatment courtesy of Vogue and Irving Penn, 1964.

Buddhist Punk
















With then-lover and creative partner Franco Rubartelli at the premiere of their film Veruschka, Poetry of a Woman, 1971. The couple split the same year.

Turning heads (still) at the 1998 CFDA Awards

VOGUE: FASHIONING THE CENTURY

French Revolution

The hourglass reigned supreme—until Poiret ushered in unexpected volumes and fluidity. Rodarte moss organza dress with feather flowers and gloves.


Head Games

For her husband's famed Thousand and Second Night ball, in 1911, Denise Poiret, channeled here by Natalia Vodianova, wore a gold lamé turban with turquoise and aigrette embellishment. Dior Haute Couture slate silk-gazar cocktail dress and gloves. Fred Leighton earrings.

Rising Sun

Evocative of a kimono, Poiret's early Confucius coat was startlingly forward-thinking. Dior Haute Couture embroidered mint silk evening coat, embroidered violet silk dress, and floral headpiece. Fred Leighton earrings.


Hoop Dream

In another homage to Oriental dress, Poiret translated the lampshade skirt as a wired tunic over a skirt or harem pants. Thakoon dove-gray pin-tuck dress and tulle T-shirt. Lorraine Schwartz belt. Fred Leighton earrings and rings.


Collective Soul

Captivated by the Austrian design workshop Wiener Werkstätte, Poiret employed graphic motifs and simple shapes. Proenza Schouler black-and-white jacquard coat with fur trim, wool pencil skirt with fur hem, fur hat, gloves, and patent python boots. VBH earrings.


Sea Change

Languid lines, such as those of Poiret's robes sacs, allowed ladies to leave behind the binds of corset dressing and overwrought opulence. Vera Wang jeweled-and-sequined silver chemise. Fred Leighton earrings. Hari Gems necklace and rings.




Sketch Artist

"Nobody better epitomized Poiret's work than Lepape, whose drawings inspired this dress," explains Christian Lacroix of the illustrator Georges Lepape. Christian Lacroix hand-painted crepeline-and-organza cyclamen peplum dress and organdy flower ribbon belt. Hari Gems ring.


Whorling Dervish

Poiret's trademark: the rose that artist Paul Iribe designed for him. Prada turquoise-and-black duchesse-satin dress, emerald satin turban, and pale-pink silk satin belt. Gioia broach (on turban). Hari Gems ring.


Body at Rest

The Ballets Russes, Persian dancers, and Arabian Nights all populated Poiret's fantasy landscape. Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière silk muslin, wool felt, and badger-fur-trim dress, rabbit-and-badger chapka, tights, and badger boots. Fred Leighton ring and bag.


Band of Beauties

Nineteen-twenties society free spirit Nancy Cunard was one of the flamboyant women who adored Poiret's designs. Armani Privé spaghetti strap flapper dress with crystal embroidery, and necklace. Hari Gems ring. Stephen Russell snake bracelet.


Go Softly

Sumptuous fur and ravishing color, like that on a dress created for Denise Poiret to wear to the wedding of Germaine Boivin in 1921, offer embellishment on minimal shapes. Oscar de la Renta fuchsia brocade and wolverine-hem dress and shoes. VBH earrings. Chanel gloves. Wolford tights.



All the Trimmings

Feathers, such as the white grebe used on a manteau du soir in 1911, accented Poiret's signature styles. Chanel Haute Couture black chiffon dress embroidered with white and black sequins and strass, chiffon embellished headband, and rose and white swan-feather gloves. Fred Leighton earrings and bag. Hari Gems ring.



Wild Woman

Another storied client, the Marchesa Casati, might have worn this dress—in Poiret's Directoire silhouette—to walk her pet cheetah through the streets of Venice. Chanel Haute Couture chiffon panther-print dress, gold turban, and shoes. Fred Leighton earrings. Hari Gems ring.


Pure Pageantry

Denise Poiret could have chosen this fantastical ensemble to wear to one of her husband's extravaganzas at his nightclub in a garden, L'Oasis. Nina Ricci silver fox cape with ostrich feathers, dégradé bias-cut silk dress, and shoes. Fred Leighton earrings.


Chain Reaction

Poiret created whimsical designs for his children, as well, such as a chain-mail-topped dress for daughter Perrine in 1922. Alexander McQueen metal-ring tank and black ostrich-feather skirt. Fred Leighton earrings and bag. Hari Gems and VBH rings. Wolford tights.














In this story: fashion editor, Grace Coddington; hair and headpieces, Julien d'Ys; makeup, Pat McGrath for Max Factor; set design, Mary Howard; panels, Sarah Oliphant.

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