This Vogue issue from October 1, 1964, features the timeless elegance of Wilhelmina Cooper on the cover, photographed by the legendary Irving Penn. Capturing the refined sophistication and evolving beauty ideals of the mid-1960s, this edition highlights couture from Italy, evening fashion innovations, and a distinctive focus on international culture and artistry.
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Table of Contents
FASHION
141 Vogue’s eye view of beauty—the Chanel bias
142 Three beauties of our time: the Gyalmo of Sikkim; Françoise Dorléac; Mrs. Leonard Holzer
154 Sauvage—the new idea in accessories
158 The fashion buzz from Italy: ideas from the couture of Rome and Florence
166 Gilded evenings in the American custom
178 New ways to look from 6 o’clock on
184 Tawniness—as in bare arms, in certain furs
186 Little britches to wear at home for extravagant parties
188 Evenings of a romantic nature
198 Great American night looks, photographed in Denmark
FEATURES / ARTICLES / PEOPLE
64 New Good Move for Travellers: Denmark
124 Irish Eccentrics. By Mark Bence-Jones
172 To Save the Life of “I.” By Marya Mannes
174 People Are Talking About . . . “Terrace at Vernon” by Pierre Bonnard
176 People Are Talking About . . . “Oh What a Lovely War”
192 Markings. By Dag Hammarskjöld
194 Denmark. By Valentine Lawford. Photographs by Horst
219 Private Line from London. By Virginia Cowles
225 John Cage: Builder of New Music. By Peter B. Yates
FASHIONS IN LIVING
212 Silver at Hand. Painted by Walter Murch
214 Vogue’s Own Menu: Danish Dinner for Four
223 A Second Fame: Good Food—Peter Ustinov. By Ninette Lyon
231 Danish Designs—New Thoughts, Timeless Materials
BEAUTY
98 Beauty Checkout
146 The Big Choice in Hair Now
148 Beauty Bulletin: the big choice; the great new words that make beauty happen
DEPARTMENTS
80 Travel: Brazil. By Robert Craft
108 Books. By Jean Stafford
110 Movies. By Joan Didion
112 Theatre. By Henry Popkin
114 Vogue’s Notebooks
122 Vogue’s Shop Hound
222 Vogue’s Travelog
230 Vogue’s School Directory
A remarkable collectible from the golden age of Vogue, this October 1964 issue offers a blend of high fashion, art, literature, and travel—featuring contributions from cultural luminaries such as Joan Didion, Dag Hammarskjöld, and John Cage. A refined addition to any vintage fashion or photography collection.












