Description
Harper’s Bazaar Magazine — June 1961 — White Piqué, White Crepe Cover (No Label, Good Interior)
This Harper’s Bazaar June 1961 issue captures strong summer fashion statements with a bold varistriped cotton shirtdress and oversized striped bag. The look—defined by ballooned hues, a high neckline, and three oversized belt pleats—is from David Hart and Herbert Meyer. Priced at around $65, it was available at Miss Bergdorf of Bergdorf Goodman, Julius Garfinckel, I. Magnin, Neiman-Marcus, and J. Magnin. The wide-brimmed straw hat is by Emme. Cover photographed by Hiro.
Condition: Acceptable. There are visible creases on the front, and signs of wear such as marks or possible rips throughout. Interior remains in good condition. Please examine the provided images for a detailed view. Combined shipping is available upon request. All magazines come with a plastic protective covering.
Table of Contents Highlights:
Fashion:
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White Piqué, White Crepe (p.64)
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Chiffon: The Ruffled Hem, The Petaled Dress (p.66)
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The Clean Line and Color of Summer (p.68)
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The Summer Chic of Coats (p.72)
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Summer Frost: White (p.74)
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The Stripe of Summer (p.76)
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Summer Coolers (p.78)
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Summer Sleepery: Cool and Brilliant (pp.80–83)
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Summer Exposure: The Bared Foot (pp.86–90)
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From the Italian Beach (p.92)
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Givenchy: 'Summertime Translations' (p.94)
The Young Perfectionist:
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Ship to Shore Fashions (pp.102–107)
Small World:
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Petite Provence: The Country Cottons (pp.96–99)
Beauty:
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Fragrance: The Psychic Refrigeration (p.54)
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Midsummer Night Makeup: The Moon and the Magic (p.56)
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Two Headliners: New, Young, Individual (p.58)
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Young Beauty: The Wise, Wonderful Beginnings (p.100)
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Scent: Your Summer Cooling System (p.108)
Features and Fiction:
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Princess Stanislas Radziwill (p.50)
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Vizcondesa de Villa Miranda (p.52)
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Mrs. Loel Guinness (p.53)
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Zero Mostel as The Rhinoceros (p.60)
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Memoir of an Aged Child — A Story by Alfred Duggan (p.70)
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Fanny (p.72)
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Avedon: Observations on Heroes (p.78)
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The Language of Looks and Glances — By Arthur Ogle (p.84)
Regular Features:
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Travel Bazaar: Winter Twice a Year by George Van Brunt Cochran, M.D. (p.18)
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What a Wonderful Idea (p.22)
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The Intelligent Woman’s Scrapbook (p.24)
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Not To Be Missed (p.38)
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School and Camp Directory (p.42)
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The Editor’s Guest Book (p.47)
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Shopping Bazaar (p.114)
A quintessential early-60s issue filled with crisp summer whites, elegant resortwear, and timeless editorial photography—ideal for collectors and vintage fashion enthusiasts.