Next Gen NYC Recap: Butternut Squash the Beef
As the cast preps and bonds during their first Friendsgiving, the holiday season also brings plenty of family drama.
Suzy Parker: Iconic Supermodel of the 1950s
Suzy Parker (1932–2003), born Cecilia Ann Renee Parker, was one of the most celebrated American fashion models of the 1950s. With her striking red hair, refined features, and elegant presence, she became a favorite of photographers such as Richard Avedon and a leading face of high fashion.
Parker appeared on dozens of magazine covers, including Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, and was the first model reported to earn $100,000 a year. She later transitioned into acting, appearing in films such as Funny Face (1957) and The Best of Everything (1959).
Widely regarded as one of the first true supermodels, Parker helped define the glamour and sophistication of mid-century fashion. These vintage photos capture the radiant beauty and timeless elegance of Suzy Parker, a true icon of 1950s fashion and style.
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| Suzy Parker in silk shantung dress with white embroidered detail by Cohama, photo by Genevieve Naylor, New York, 1951 |
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| Suzy Parker in slate-blue suit by Brigance, photo by Horst P. Horst, 1951 |
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| Suzy Parker in a summer dress of white linen by Mollie Parnis, photo by Clifford Coffin, February 1952 |
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| Suzy Parker in black crepe dress with finely pleated skirt by Larry Aldrich, jewelry by Verdura, photo by Irving Penn, 1952 |
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| Suzy Parker in gown by Jacques Fath, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, April 1952 |
Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Colleen Moore in the 1910s
Colleen Moore (born Kathleen Morrison; August 19, 1899 – January 25, 1988) was an American film actress who began her career during the silent film era and continued into the early sound film era. In the 1910s, she was an aspiring teenager taking her very first steps into Hollywood, sporting a completely different look than the iconic, short-bobbed flapper image that later made her famous in the 1920s. Throughout the 1910s, Moore still had her long, curly Victorian-style hair. She did not cut her signature “Dutch-boy bob” until 1923 for her breakthrough role in Flaming Youth.
Born Kathleen Morrison in 1899, she landed a contract with D.W. Griffith at age 15 in 1917. The deal was a favor to her uncle, a Chicago newspaper editor who helped Griffith get major films past local censors. Instead of playing the jazz-age rebels of her later career, her early roles from 1917 to 1919 cast her as innocent heroines, frequently starring in B-movie Westerns alongside cowboy stars like Tom Mix. She earned supporting roles in five films right after arriving in Hollywood. She quickly scored her first major title role playing Annie in the 1918 film Little Orphan Annie.
Legendary Sharpshooter of the American West: 30 Vintage Portraits of Annie Oakley in the Late 19th Century
Annie Oakley (1860–1926), born Phoebe Ann Moses in Darke County, Ohio, was one of the most famous sharpshooters in American history.
Rising from a difficult childhood, Oakley developed extraordinary marksmanship skills that helped support her family. After defeating professional shooter Frank Butler in a contest, and later marrying him, she rose to international fame as a star of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.
Known as “Little Sure Shot,” Oakley amazed audiences across America and Europe with her precision, grace, and showmanship, becoming a pioneering female performer and enduring symbol of the American frontier. These vintage photos capture portraits of Annie Oakley in the late 19th century.
Beautiful Jill St. John Photographed by Martin Mills in 1965
These portraits of Jill St. John captured by Hollywood photographer Martin Mills are a classic representation of 1960s glamour. The photos were taken in Los Angeles, California, where Mills regularly documented top-tier Hollywood talent.
By 1965, St. John was establishing herself as a versatile presence in both feature films and television, appearing in high-profile projects like The Liquidator (1965) and preparing for her iconic television appearances in Batman (1966) as Molly, the Riddler’s moll.
Unlike standard promotional headshots of the 1950s that relied on rigid studio lighting and heavy makeup, Mills utilized soft, natural lighting and tight framing to highlight a relaxed, candid vulnerability typical of mid-1960s editorial portraiture. He was a prominent celebrity photographer during the 1960s and 1970s, frequently shooting cover portraits and behind-the-scenes feature spreads for major publications like Life, Look, and TV Guide.
