From Vogue, September 1952-

'Sunny Hartnett in a 'new length' coat of shiny moire fleece from Stroock designed by Ben Zuckerman.

Costume to Cherish from Bonwit's Designer Salon

'Priceless look by master tailor Ben Zuckerman...the coat of claret coloured heavy grained silk from Italy, water repellant for weather watchers and lined with Frernch imported natural baum marten, the dress in turf brown jersey that blends with the fur lining. From our Designer Salon, it has, needless to say..... THE BONWIT TELLER TOUCH.

What a perfect ensemble- a silk dress in olive green and pink flowers with a green silk coat. The coat is lined in the same material as the dress- a definate Chanel touch as Coco Chanel would always line her suit jackets to match the blouse.

The coat is bell shaped, with a high waistline and a full skirt. This ensemble would be perfect for a cocktail party.

In the bottom picture you can see the outfit as advertised in Vogue, It's wonderful to see the ensemble in colour.

Photos courtesy of Carla Sue Vintage.

Suit News- The Limber Line $225.
'As you move, so moves the new suit. This spring's thinking, outlined here by Ben Zuckerman, calls for the merest suggestion of fit- and the most beautiful suggestion of figure inside. The lines are limber, pliant, eased especially in the soft wool crepe of our red, navy or black suit. With it's own flowered silk gilet and matching leather belt, in sizes 10 to 16.

This is a perfect Ben Zuckerman suit, in a tiny pinstripe brown. It probably dates from the early 1950's and has the typical full skirt and tiny waist. Most beautifully, it has a red taffeta lining, a secret for the wearer to enjoy.

Photos courtesty of Ray's Ragtime Hollywood.

1960- Simone in taupe and white cotton coat-dress with low pockets and wide sleeves by Ben Zuckerman, straw hat by Dior-New York, photo by Louis Faurer, Harper's Bazaar

 

Renée Breton in double-breasted flared coat by ben Zuckerman, Vogue, February 1, 1958.
Renee was the house model for Dior and was perhaps best known for modelling the famous Dior suit 'Bar' which ushered in the New Look.

Mary McLaughlin in black silk crêpe chemise dress marked with a bow by Ben Zuckerman, hat with black veiling and jeweled feathers by Adolfo for Emme, Andrew Geller shoes, photo by Karen Radkai at the Whitney Museum, New York, Vogue, February 1, 1958

From Harper's Bazaar, February 1953- a wonderfully tailored tweed coat by Ben Zuckerman. The coat is single breasted with an empire waistline and 3/4 length sleeves.
The coat is modelled by Barbara Mullen, an American model who started her career at age 18 in 1947. She was the only model available that could fit into a tiny dress sent over from Bergdorf's. She was photographed by John Rawlings, the Conde Nast photographer, and her career was launched.

Jessica Ford in Spring-green wool coat by Ben Zuckerman, a silkwrapped turban in complimentary colors by Adolfo of Emme, photo by Frances McLaughlin-Gill, Vogue, January 1, 1958.

From Harper's Bazaar, February 1960- the model wears a ruffled collar jacket over a dress, both by Ben Zuckerman. The suit is interesting in that it is tailored and made of traditional suiting material- a checked pattern, but has a soft feminine detail of the ruffle. 

This lovely ensemble dates from 1958 and is made of silver silk brocade. This outfit is modelled by Ivy Nicholson, who was a top model in the 1950's. When she retired as a model she started an acting career, staring in several of Andy Warhol's Factory films.

From 1958- aa trio of pretty dresses.

From the left, a vanilla beige jersey dress by Talmack with hat by Emme, cornflower blue mohair blend dress by Zuckerman, and pink mohair tweed dress by B.H. Wragge.

Talmack made very high end dresses, and it's main designer at this point was John Moore. A protege of Norman Norell, Mr. Moore graduated from the Parsons School of Design in New York in 1950 and worked as a designer for Elizabeth Arden, Jane Derby and Mattie Talmack before opening his own business in 1963. He also designed for many private clients including Angela Lansbury, Lisa Kirk and Marilyn Monroe, achieving a notoriety of sorts when the strap of Monroe's dress broke as she was signing the contract to appear in the film ''The Prince and the Showgirl.'' He also designed the dress Monroe wore at her marriage Arthur Miller.

B.H. Wragge was a designer and manufacturer of clothing, founded by Sydney Wragge in 1931. He made well designed and constructed clothing, mainely seperates and 'casual' dresses. The house closed in 1971.

This Ben Zuckerman suit dates from February 1960 and features a short jacket with a high waisted skirt in glen plad. The hat is by Emme, who designed hats for many notable people in the 1950's and 60's, including Lauren Bacall.

This is an outfit featured in the January 1959 issue of Harper's Bazaar is really special. It features a long sleeved dress and a capelet, all in a dark brocade.

 

This is a gorgeous salmon pink 1960's  Ben Zuckerman suit in heavy wool. It has a lovely a-line skirt, and a single breasted jacket with a 'U' shaped seam on the front. This suit is incredibly well made- with features like a hand sewn zip in the skirt and lining of the suit that matches the sleeveless shell.  I believe this suit could be worn for cocktails as well as town wear, as there is s lamee shell, which could be worn with just the skirt, giving the outfit a festive feel.

Photos courtesy of Sarita's Specialties.

Dating from the February 1959 issue of Harper's Bazaar, this is a Ben Zuckerman suit in beige wool. It is double breasted, with 3/4 length sleeves and a fitted waist.

The suit is modelled by Simone D'Aillencourt or d'Aillencourt (née Daillencourt, born 22 September 1930) is a retired French model. Her career in modeling, during which she achieved significant success, took place from the mid-1950s to the late 1960s. She is best known as the subject of Melvin Sokolsky''s"Bubble" photographic series taken in Paris for Harper's Bazaar in 1963.^[ She had two daughters during her marriage to José Bénazéraf.

From Vogue, January 1953- Suzy Parker wears a wide collared matchbox jacket with it's own sheath dress, both of grey French wool by Ben Zuckernan.
Suzy Parker was arguable the top model of the 1950's. She appered in many magazines and was able to become a moderately successful actress. She was the sister of another well know model, Dorian Leigh. Suzy Parker died aged 70 in 1992.

What a wonderful ensemble by Ben Zuckerman! Made of a sunny yellow silk/linen mix, it looks modern and contemporary, even though it dates from the mid 1960's.

This outfit would have been worn for garden parties and similar afternoon events.

The outfit was sold at Amelia Gray Beverly Hills, which was a high end boutique located on the famous Rodeo Drive. The store sold only the best and would often have custom labels made for the clothing sold there, as seen in this example 'Ben Zuckerman for Amelia Gray.'

Photos courtesy of ShannonMyIndi.

Here is a Ben Zuckerman ensemble, consisiting of a coat and dress. It dates from the early 1960's. The coat is grey wool and has a rear belt, and the dress, which is made of silk surrah, is full and has large patch pockets. Surah is usually made of silk, or sometimes with silky manufactured fibers. It is found in a right-hand twill weave with the diagonal pattern of the twill visible on both sides. It is soft, smooth and fine and can be printed or solid

This is a navy wool Ben Zuckerman suit with a military flair to it. The jacket has many brass buttons down the front.
Photos courtesy of I Find It.

This Ben Zuckerman suit, dating from the early 1960's, has a very military flair to it. The jacket buttons up the front with many brass buttons.
Photos courtesy of IFindIt.

Suits- The Limber Line $225

'As you move, so moves the new suit. This Spring's thinking, outlined here by Ben Zuckerman, calls for the merest suggestion of fit- and the most beautiful suggestion of figure inside. The lines are limber, pliant, eased, especially in the soft wool crepe of our red, navy or black suit. With its own flowered silk gilet, and matching leather belt, in sizes 10-16.'

This is a stylish black wool coat dating from the 1960's.  It has large patch pockets and closes asymetrically with rhinestone 'bars.'

This coat would be considered 'in very good taste', quietly fashionable and very well made.

Photos courtesy of Nine N Vintage.

Jessica Ford in Spring-green wool coat by Ben Zuckerman, a silk wrapped turban in complimentary colors by Adolfo of Emme, photo by Frances McLaughlin-Gill, Vogue, January 1, 1958.