Fashion-Photography Of The Past

Henri Manuel (1874-1947) was a french photographer. Beside making photos of the world of politics, arts and culture, he was one of the first fashion-photographers. He worked for Chanel, Poiret or Lanvin.

Woman wearing orange arab silk and lace afternoon dress designed by Zimmermann, photographed by Henri Manuel, from French periodical LES MODES.

1909

Woman modeling emboidered green velvet, lace-trimmed toilette de visite (or fancy bathrobe) designed by Drecoll, photographed by Henri Manuel, in French periodical LES MODES.

1907

Ladies 1910

Little Boy

Paris Opera Ballet