Suzy Parker

Suzy Parker (1932–2003) was an American fashion model and actress who became one of the first models to achieve international celebrity.

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Cecil Beaton: Cecil Beaton was a British photographer, designer, and diarist known for portraits of artists and public figures. Beaton photographed Parker, linking her career to the era’s leading portrait photographers.
Funny Face: Funny Face is a 1957 American musical film starring Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire. Parker appeared in this film, whose fashion-world story drew on her modeling milieu.
Model (person): A model is a person who presents clothing, products, or images for artistic or commercial purposes. Parker’s international fame marked a shift from anonymous garment display toward recognizable model identities.
The New Look: The New Look was Christian Dior’s postwar fashion silhouette, introduced in 1947 with a nipped waist and full skirt. Parker modeled in the fashion era whose renewed glamour helped elevate leading models.
Richard Avedon: Richard Avedon was an American fashion and portrait photographer whose work appeared in Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue. Avedon’s fashion photographs helped define Parker’s public image and celebrity.
Kiss Them for Me: Kiss Them for Me is a 1957 romantic comedy film starring Cary Grant and Jayne Mansfield. Parker played a principal role, demonstrating her transition from modeling to acting.
Supermodel: A supermodel is a fashion model whose fame and influence extend well beyond the fashion industry. Parker anticipated the celebrity status later associated with the supermodel.
Christian Dior: Christian Dior was a French fashion designer who founded the House of Dior in 1946. Dior’s designs formed part of the couture world in which Parker became prominent.
Dorian Leigh: Dorian Leigh was an American fashion model prominent in the 1940s and 1950s. Leigh was Parker’s older sister and an established model before Parker’s rise.
The Best of Everything: The Best of Everything is a 1959 drama film based on Rona Jaffe’s novel. Parker’s role in the film was among her notable screen appearances.