Description
Vogue Magazine April 15, 1962 Dorothy McGowan by Bert Stern
From a privately held Vogue archive, 1920s–1970s. These were stored away for decades and recently brought back into circulation. We performed light, dry surface cleaning at the outer spine (vacuum/brush/smoke sponge only; no wet methods), then placed each issue in a new archival sleeve.
What to expect: honest vintage traits, binding wear or small splits, staple-rust halos, edge toning, and period shelf dust that can appear as black residue along the spine. Interiors are dry and legible. Some copies retain a light vintage paper aroma typical of mid-century magazines.
Each listing shows the exact issue you’ll receive. Any condition materially beyond the above is noted in that item’s description. These characteristics reflect long, earlier storage before we acquired the collection; all items are now housed in clean sleeves and stored upright.
This is an original Vogue magazine issue from April 15, 1962, featuring model Dorothy McGowan photographed by Bert Stern on the cover. A bright and sophisticated spring issue, it reflects Vogue’s early-1960s energy and elegance—showcasing couture craftsmanship, modern design, and lively cultural coverage. With Bert Stern’s distinctive lens capturing McGowan’s freshness and wit, this issue celebrates the vibrant femininity and creative confidence of the era.
The condition of the item is in good condition. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same item you will receive.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FASHIONS
61 Vogue’s eye view: going to the fair
62 What to spend a fortune on—a Vogue fantasy
72 Some famously well-dressed women discuss their rare clothes mistakes
74 Summer gala: the long cotton evening dress
76 The cotton ottoman coat with the black crêpe dress
80 Sophie day looks
90 The House of Worth revisited
94 Givenchy and Balenciaga
98 City stripes with a jungled past
100 The worldly cotton suit
107 Bright young dash
108 The new blaze of yellow
112 Mademoiselle Ricci—complete young looks
116 The smock nightdress
118 New figures you don’t have to work for
122 Vogue Patterns: Paris dash—run up on the double
FEATURES • ARTICLES • PEOPLE
14 “The Mother Bit Him.” — R. K. Narayan
82 People Are Talking About . . .
83 Horst Buchholz
84 Picasso’s Grandson by Picasso
86 The Best of the Best: Vogue’s choice of eight books on their way to being classics
106 O My America! Brief Notes on a Trip Through This Country — T. S. Matthews
124 Seattle World’s Fair: Bare Bones
FASHIONS IN LIVING
124 Vermeil: a collector’s collection in use
127 Fifty good little wines—all imported, all under $3
128 The new silver tradition
130 Ten meal-maker casseroles—from nine great cooks
BEAUTY
96 Make-up to neaten the features
DEPARTMENTS
54 Shop Hound
59 Vogue’s School and Camp Directory
A beautiful collectible from Vogue’s golden 1960s era, this April 1962 issue reflects the sophistication and playfulness that defined the decade’s fashion. Featuring photography by Bert Stern and writing by R. K. Narayan and T. S. Matthews, it captures the perfect intersection of culture, design, and couture—making it an essential addition for collectors of mid-century style and publishing history.