Vogue Magazine February 15, 1952 – Janet Randy Cover by Clifford Coffin – GD Interior

From a privately held Vogue archive, 1920s–1970s. These were stored away for decades and recently brought back into circulation. We performed light, dry surface cleaning at the outer spine (vacuum/brush/smoke sponge only; no wet methods), then placed each issue in a new archival sleeve.

What to expect: honest vintage traits, binding wear or small splits, staple-rust halos, edge toning, and period shelf dust that can appear as black residue along the spine. Interiors are dry and legible. Some copies retain a light vintage paper aroma typical of mid-century magazines.

Each listing shows the exact issue you’ll receive. Any condition materially beyond the above is noted in that item’s description. These characteristics reflect long, earlier storage before we acquired the collection; all items are now housed in clean sleeves and stored upright.

This vintage issue of Vogue Magazine, dated February 15, 1952, features Janet Randy on the cover, photographed by Clifford Coffin, one of Vogue’s most innovative and dynamic postwar photographers. Capturing the spirit of early 1950s fashion and lifestyle, this edition presents a mix of accessible elegance, beauty innovation, and global cultural features—showcasing Vogue’s mastery in blending luxury with everyday sophistication.

The item is in acceptable condition with good interior. There are creases and marks on the front cover and within, and minor rips may also be present. The item pictured is exactly the same item you will receive.
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Table of Contents

FASHIONS
45 Vogue’s ear view of how money talks
46–51 Most talked-about hat
52–63 More taste than money
  Shortest jacket, biggest economy
  Two suits, under $95
  Grey dress, draws interest with white
  Two-season costume, one part wool
  The rayon suit at $35
  The pale town suit at $65
74–75 White mink coat; white ball dress
76–77 New figures in two suits, one coat
78–79 New sleeve shapes in a suit, a coat
80–83 The pale coat; the black sheath
88–89 The linen dress for the forward-buyer
90–91 The Italian sweater
98–99 Decorated cotton gloves
100–101 Pink blouses, pink shirts
102–103 Mrs. Exeter’s inexpensive Shantung dresses
104–105 Vogue Patterns—three new suit shapes
106–107 Silk print—newest background dress

BEAUTY
29 Discoveries in beauty
79 With Bénédictine: “Geranium” lipstick
89 With white: “Duchess Pink” lipstick
90 With pink: “Soaring Red” lipstick and nail polish

ARTICLES • PEOPLE • FEATURES
64 The New Listening. By Alice S. Morris
65 Birds in Their Little Nests. By Dorothy Van Doren
66–67 Observations for Young Gentlemen. By Lawrence Grant White
68 People Are Talking About . . .
69 Sir John Randolph Shane Leslie
70–71 Italian designers visiting New York
72–73 Young hunting couples in Virginia
75 Donna Laudomia del Drago
92–93 Recreation, $36: Camp Haugen, Northern Japan
94–97 Rare book chase

ENTERTAINING • THE HOUSE
84–85 Fan-shaped Texas house
86–87 Two pots, one pan, to prepare 95 dishes
108 Open stock, nice to have around

DEPARTMENTS
34 Shop Hound
36 Vogue’s School and Camp Directory
120–121 Vogue’s Buying Guide

A classic early-1950s Vogue issue, this edition embodies Clifford Coffin’s modern visual style and Vogue’s signature editorial mix of fashion, design, and refined living. A superb collectible from the era that defined postwar glamour and the evolution of American chic.