Album du Figaro, June-July 1950. A lively copy of Le Figaro's high end fashion magazine. Includes articles on 50 years of women's elegance at the races, American beauty secrets, a treatise by Jean Cocteau on the importance of paying attention to details, summer play outfits in Palm Beach,  how to pair a wine with the correct cheese by region,  behind the scenes with 25 year old couturier Alwynn Camble, and more. Features couture fashions by Jacques Fath, Manguin, Balmain, Jean Dessès, Nina Ricci, Molyneux, Christian Dior, Marcel Rochas and more.
 
120 pgs, measures approx. 12.25" H x 9.6" W x 0.4" D. Good condition – wear to front cover, chipping at bottom of spine, bend to upper right hand corner, some yellowing to pages from age. See images for reference, and feel free to email with any further questions.