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Supermodel Anne St. Marie stands beside a classic silver Mercedes-Benz, dressed in an elegant textured coat and heels, with the Arc de Triomphe softly blurred in the background. Captured in timeless black and white for Vogue Magazine, the scene blends high fashion with European luxury, evoking effortless mid-century style.
This striking image was photographed by Henry Clarke, one of Vogue’s leading fashion photographers during the 1950s and 60s. Known for his refined eye and elegant compositions, Clarke helped shape the visual style of postwar fashion photography, working extensively across Europe for Condé Nast publications.
For over a century, Condé Nast has been a global force in visual culture and publishing. As the powerhouse behind iconic titles like Vogue, Glamour, and Traveler, it has shaped modern taste through groundbreaking photography, design, and journalism. Its archive serves as a living document of 20th- and 21st-century style, identity, and aspiration—offering a singular lens into the evolving ideals of fashion, luxury, and cultural storytelling.
