Models & Muses

blog-edward-enninful-banner.jpg There were so many amazing models who inspired me when I was growing up. Below are some photographs of my favorite, fabulous women.xoxo—Edward Enninful

blog-model-01-Beverly-Johnson.jpg Model Beverly Johnson wearing a white striped caftan, Vogue Pattern #8587, sitting in front of window in artist Peter Lobello's New York loft. (May 1973)


blog-model-02-Iman.jpg Fashion editor Andre Leon Talley and supermodel Iman arriving at the opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibition on YSL. (December 1983)


blog-model-03-Jean-Shrimpton.jpg Model Jean Shrimpton wearing a striped denim zip-up mini-jumper by Ginala with a flower-print blouse and a huge, white cravat by Ruza Creations. (March 1969)


blog-model-04-Jerry-Hall.jpg Model Jerry Hall in a sequined gown at "Magic, Fantasy and Dreams," a costume-ball benefit for the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. (October 1975)


blog-model-05-Lauren-Hutton.jpg Model and actress Lauren Hutton seated before a screen, holding flowers, and wearing a snakeskin print dress with a camisole top, black chain straps and a short full skirt by Adele Martin, knee-high socks and sandals. (March 1970)


blog-model-06-Naomi-Sims.jpg Model Naomi Sims, getting off of a bus wearing suede jacket and pants, and carrying a fur coat. (June 1972)


blog-model-07-Patti-Hansen.jpg Model Patti Hansen, stands at night on a sidewalk with an unidentified man, wearing a broadtail jacket with knit cuffs and edge, by Soldano of Italy, over a white shirt and wool flannel pants. (November 1976)


blog-model-08-Penelope-Tree.jpg Model Penelope Tree wearing wool bloomers and a fitted tattersall jacket, sitting on French street sign in Paris. (October 1967)

Photos: Iman, Jerry Hall: WWD; all others: Condé Nast Archive

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