The Swans of Vogue

Meet some of the great women who have filled the pages of Vogue.

Mary McFadden, Jean Vanderbilt, and Beverly Johnson, Vogue (1975-02-01) by Deborah TurbevilleCondé Nast Archive

The Swans of Vogue

Throughout its history, Vogue has featured and told the stories of some of the most important women in the twentieth century. Here are a few of the brights stars from fashion, film, music and the literary world. Pictured here, the designer Mary McFadden with models.

Twiggy with a Louis Vuitton Bag, Vogue (1967-11-15) by Bert SternCondé Nast Archive

Twiggy

Twiggy, the original "It" girl of the swing sixties in London. Photographed by Bert Stern.

Iman in a Mary McFadden Silk Cord and Gold Piece, Vogue (1977-12-01) by IshimuroCondé Nast Archive

Iman

Iman, a transformative figure in fashion who opened the door for many of women of color in the fashion industry. Later the wife of singer David Bowie.

Jane Birkin in a Lacoste Dress, Vogue (1970-01-01) by John CowanCondé Nast Archive

Jane Birkin

Jane Birkin, one of the stars of French cinema and fashion and still today a fashion inspiration for women around the world.

Babe Paley Smoking, Vogue (1946-03-01) by Horst P. HorstCondé Nast Archive

Babe Paley

Babe Paley, the original "Swan" of Truman Capote fame. Photographed by Horst P. Horst in Manhattan.

Elsa Peretti in Halston Pajamas, Vogue (1976-04-01) by Horst P. HorstCondé Nast Archive

Elsa Peretti

Elsa Peretti, the brilliant jewelry designer. Also, the muse and confidante to fashion designer, Halston.

Beverly Johnson on Vogue Cover (1974-08-01) by Francesco ScavulloCondé Nast Archive

Beverly Johson

Beverly Johnson, the first woman of color on the cover of US Vogue. Photographed by Francesco Scavullo for the August, 1974 issue.

Isak Dinesen, Vogue (1962-11-01) by John StewartCondé Nast Archive

Isak Dinesen

The brilliant and highly influential writer of "Out of Africa", photographed at home in 1962 by John Stewart.

Mary Tyler Moore in a Calvin Klein Ensemble, Vogue (1975-04-01) by Francesco ScavulloCondé Nast Archive

Mary Tyler Moore

Mary Tyler Moore, one of the most influential and innovative women to ever appear on television. The "Mary Tyler Moore" show is still an inspiration for numerous fashion designers.

Barbra Streisand, Vogue (1975-04-01) by Francesco ScavulloCondé Nast Archive

Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand, one of the greatest talents of the stage and screen. She is one of the few people to who have won Oscar, Tony, Grammy and Emmy awards.

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