Vernier: Fashion, Femininity and Form

Featuring more than one hundred of Verniers own favorite photographs drawn from Vogues extensive photo archive, this lavishly illustrated volume reveals remarkable innovation in the use of props, backdrops, and location. Whether he was photographing his subjects by the sea, with a canine companion, or perfectly positioned atop a pale pink convertible, Verniers careful composition enhanced the essence of his subject. Vernier shot mostly in black-and-white, and his trademark “look” is one of classic femininity. He sought to capture models when they were relaxed, enjoying the clothing, and confident that their photographer would show both only at their best. Providing commentary on the photographs are fashion history expert Becky E. Conekin and Vogue historian Robin Muir.

 

This is first book to focus on Verniers work at Vogue and it allows readers a rare glimpse of his inimitable blend of technical excellence and an eye for experimentation.

Alistair Layzell is a book publicist focusing on publishers in the fine, decorative, and performing arts; architecture; design; and photography. He has a contributed to the British Journal of Photography.

Introduction

      Alistair C. Layzell

Vernier: A photographer’s place in Vogue history

      Robin Muir

Taking Off: London Fashion changes charted by Eugène Vernier

      Becky E. Conekin

Photographic Plates

Eugène Vernier: A Life

      Alistair C. Layzell

The stories behind selected Vernier shoots

      Alistair C. Layzell

Endnotes

Acknowledgements

Source of Quotations

Illustration Credits