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
Twiggy, the original "It" girl of the swing sixties in London. Photographed by Bert Stern.
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
Jane Birkin, one of the stars of French cinema and fashion and still today a fashion inspiration for women around the world.
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 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
The brilliant and highly influential writer of "Out of Africa", photographed at home in 1962 by John Stewart.
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
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.
