VOGUE VICTORY EDITION 1945 - VERY RARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION Extremely rare and historically important issue of the British edition of Vogue. This is the World War II 'Victory Number' special, celebrating the end of the Second World War.
Lee Miller’s famous concentration camp and German surrender photos are printed in this issue. They caused a reaction such that Vogue hasn’t printed any wartime images since.
Kate Winslet is playing Lee Miller in a biopic film due to be released shortly, and is on the cover of the American edition of Vogue for October 2023 - US issue, photographed in Lee Miller's home and talks about playing "the role of a lifetime". https://www.vogue.com/article/kate-winslet-lee-miller-october-cover-2023-interview
See also: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5112584/
Also inside this incredibly special issue of Vogue -
The Queen & King of Britain photographed by Cecil Beaton standing outside bomb-damaged Buckingham Palace, and then meeting soldiers, over 2 pages. Cecil Beaton in China, 2 pages - see pic. T
he Voice of Victory: -A choice of Churchilliana, in tribute to Winston Churchill the Prime Minister who inspired us, -Their Majesties...In Tribute: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Franklin Delano Roosevelt -Gerald W. Johnson, wrote a tribute for Vogue.
Women Who Went To War, 2 page feature Vogue Paris Spotlight - Gertrude Stein Ballet Roland Petit Jean Cocteau and more The Scales of Justice photographed by Lee Miller.
Fashion includes - Head Winds From France - models in the newest French millinery. You’ll notice the iconic Schiaparelli Tricorne hat, likely its first appearance in Vogue.
The UK government decided Vogue would be one of 3 or 4 magazines to remain in print to maintain the moral of the British public …even though there was strict paper-rationing.
Norman Parkinson portrait. Erwin Blumenfeld with illustrations by Herbert Bayer. Cecil Beaton fashion photography. Beaton fashion illustrations (rare). Roger Descombes fashion illustrations, colour plates.
Renee Asherson photographed by Norman Parkinson.
London Head Lines - models wearing the latest designs in hats, shot by Haupt.
Maria Barry and Margaret Leighton are shot by Beaton for a fashion feature. As is Valerie Hobson by John Rawlings. Vogue Pattern Book; 8 pages including childrenswear and photography by Clifford Coffin. Adverts include - Gala-the liveliest lipstick in town. Harvey Nichols of Knightsbridge. Morley sweaters. Bolero Suits at Harrods. Susan Small Ltd,.
Shoes by Panda Footwear Co, and Coty. English Vogue began in 1916 and this issue is a rare artefact.
These early issues of UK Vogue are supremely difficult to find now. Date - June 1945, Cover illustrated by - James de Holden Stone, Vogue's art director.
During World War II British Vogue was kept in print as a part of the war effort. One of its influences was to encourage people to recycle and contribute paper to the war effort. They sent their archives to be pulped and had features on taking part in the war effort. As a result any British Vogue pre 1945 are some of the rarest and hardest magazines to find.
The condition is wonderful for a magazine of this vintage. Any questions please just message me and happy to take more photos on request for any specific parts of the magazine. Free delivery to UK addresses.