Harperâs Bazaar
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Harper's Bazaar is an American magazine that began publication in 1867. Modeled after a German women's periodical, it initially focused on fashion material. The magazine was founded by Harper & Brothers, a prominent 19th-century American publishing firm known for its influence on literature and politics. Over time, Harper's Bazaar evolved, and after 1929, its name was stylized as Harper's Bazaar. It is recognized as a significant publication within the history of women's magazines in the United States.12
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Mary Louise BoothâŠHarper & Brothersâ new weekly Harperâs Bazar. Under her direction the magazine was a great success, growing to a circulation of 80,000 in its first decade. Harperâs Bazar printed information on fashion, interior decoration, and domestic arts and crafts, as well as fiction and essays by leading popular authors ofâŠ
Read MoreâŠHarper & Brothersâ new weekly Harperâs Bazar. Under her direction the magazine was a great success, growing to a circulation of 80,000 in its first decade. Harperâs Bazar printed information on fashion, interior decoration, and domestic arts and crafts, as well as fiction and essays by leading popular authors ofâŠ
Read More- Alexey Brodovitch
âŠ1934 Carmel Snow, editor of Harperâs Bazaar magazine, hired Brodovitch to invigorate the magazine with a modern spirit; it was in this capacity that Brodovitch would leave his greatest legacy.
Read MoreâŠ1934 Carmel Snow, editor of Harperâs Bazaar magazine, hired Brodovitch to invigorate the magazine with a modern spirit; it was in this capacity that Brodovitch would leave his greatest legacy.
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ErtĂ©âŠto the American fashion magazine Harperâs Bazaar. (A collection of Harperâs Bazaar illustrations was published in Designs by ErtĂ© [1976] with text by Stella Blum.) His highly stylized illustrations depicted models in mannered poses draped in luxurious jewels, feathers, and soft, flowing materials against a background of interiors in theâŠ
Read MoreâŠto the American fashion magazine Harperâs Bazaar. (A collection of Harperâs Bazaar illustrations was published in Designs by ErtĂ© [1976] with text by Stella Blum.) His highly stylized illustrations depicted models in mannered poses draped in luxurious jewels, feathers, and soft, flowing materials against a background of interiors in theâŠ
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AndrĂ© KertĂ©szLook, Coronet, Harperâs Bazaar, Vogue, and Town and Country. However, some American editors considered his images too poetic and, therefore, unsuitable for their story and layout ideas. In 1947 he signed an exclusive contract with CondĂ© Nast publications, becoming a staff photographer for House and Garden underâŠ
Read MoreLook, Coronet, Harperâs Bazaar, Vogue, and Town and Country. However, some American editors considered his images too poetic and, therefore, unsuitable for their story and layout ideas. In 1947 he signed an exclusive contract with CondĂ© Nast publications, becoming a staff photographer for House and Garden underâŠ
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May Wilson PrestonâŠwork to periodicals such as Harperâs Bazaar. The quarters she shared with two other artists at the Sherwood Studios became a popular gathering place for artists and writers. In 1903 she married James M. Preston, a painter and associate of Henri, John Sloan, George Luks, and others in the so-calledâŠ
Read MoreâŠwork to periodicals such as Harperâs Bazaar. The quarters she shared with two other artists at the Sherwood Studios became a popular gathering place for artists and writers. In 1903 she married James M. Preston, a painter and associate of Henri, John Sloan, George Luks, and others in the so-calledâŠ
Read More- Margaret Elizabeth Munson Sangster
âŠLouise Booth as editor of Harperâs Bazaar, where she remained until the magazine failed in 1899.
Read MoreâŠLouise Booth as editor of Harperâs Bazaar, where she remained until the magazine failed in 1899.
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Diana VreelandâŠ1936 Vreeland began contributing to Harperâs Bazaar a gaily frivolous column called âWhy donât youâŠ?,â which became a highly popular department. In 1939 she joined the Harperâs Bazaar staff full-time and shortly thereafter was appointed fashion editor. She held that post for 23 years, becoming one of the dominant personalitiesâŠ
Read MoreâŠ1936 Vreeland began contributing to Harperâs Bazaar a gaily frivolous column called âWhy donât youâŠ?,â which became a highly popular department. In 1939 she joined the Harperâs Bazaar staff full-time and shortly thereafter was appointed fashion editor. She held that post for 23 years, becoming one of the dominant personalitiesâŠ
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