Mark Shaw Photography

Black Bikini on St. Tropez Boardwalk 1961 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw in 1961 for Life, model Irene wears a black bikini designed by Tiktiner on the boar...

Sophie Malgat wears Dior in Dior's Passy Home, 1953 -- Sophie Malgat in Gray Chiffon Dior in Dior’s Paris Home. Outtake from a shoot for Life Nov. 9, 1953 issue. Mark Shaw’s camera captured this Dior clad model in the sunroom of Dior’s home in Passy. The house was originally built in the early 1900’s for an actress of the Comedie Francaise. Image size is 40" x 40" (for 44" x 44" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of Sophie Malgat wearing a gray chiffon dress by Dior. Sophie Malgat is at a window and turns to face the camera. Her hair is up and she is wearing red lipstick. There is a brown sofa between Sophie and the window. Some of her dress spills on to the sofa. This is also an interior photograph of Dior...

Model in Brown Dior in Dior’s Paris Home, 1953 -- Outtake from a shoot for Life Nov. 9, 1953 issue. Mark Shaw’s camera captured this Dior clad model in the sunroom of Dior’s home in Passy. The house was originally built in the early 1900’s for an actress of the Comedie Francaise. Image size is 40" x 40" (for 44" x 44" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of a model in Dior's home. She is wearing a long brown Dior dress. and a matching scarf over her head. She is standing and leans forward with her hands tucked behind her. She is wearing a jeweled collar and red lipstick. This is also an interior photograph of Dior...

Backstage Balmain Tartan Gown -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" x 63" paper size). All Mark Shaw pr...

Chagall’s “Il Sogno” with Ivy in McCardell, 1955 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for LIFE magazine in 1955. This story featured artists and their designs for fabrics for US firm Fuller Fabrics which were used by American Designer Claire McCardell. The Model here is Ivy Nicholson...

Tiger Morse in Leopard Print, Bamboo, 1962. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" x 63" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag pap...

Dior model Mauviette wears a dress described as the "shortest of the season" in notes made for LIFE on August 12, 1953. A version of this image appeared in LIFE on August 31st, 1953....

Vanity Fair Sheer Robe Blowing -- Mark Shaw photographed Vanity Fair lingerie over the course of ten years for an award winning advertising campaign. Image size is 40" x 50" (for 44"...

Christian Dior and Assistant Adjust Victoire,1954 -- Outtake from a photo shoot for the Sept. 6, 1954 issue of Life, Mark Shaw’s camera captures a moment of adjustment at the Dior Sa...

Jane in Blue Fath on Daybed - Photographed in 1953 at the French country estate, Corbeville, Jane Sprague models a ball gown by Fath. Image size is 40" x 40" (for 44" x 44" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of Jane Sprague wearing a blue gown. She is wearing a blue gown with matching gloves. She is kneeling on a daybed. This is also an interior shot of a French country estate. The blue day bed...

Christine Mayer St. Tropez Bikini Black Hat -- Photographed for the January 1961 issue of LIFE, Christine Mayer poses on the jetty overlooking St. Tropez harbor wearing the year's bi...

Brigitte Bardot Braids Hands in Lap, 1958 -- Brigitte Bardot was photographed by Mark Shaw in 1958. Mark, who often predicted who would become stars, thought one of these images of B...

Backstage Balmain Bride -- Backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" x 63" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of backstage at the 1954 Pierre Balmain Couture show. A model is dressed in a white bridal gown. She is wearing a small crown and white gloves. Assistants hold the dress train...

1920's Backdrop Three Minidresses Seated, Spring-Summer 1961 Haute Couture collection, Slim Look line. Photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.Backdrop is from "" The Crazy Years,"" a Parisian movie of that ""fun-loving"" time. Image size is 40"" x 40"" (for 44"" x 44"" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of three models wearing minidresses from Haute Couture collection. The three models are sitting at a red table set in front of a movie backdrop. The model on the left is wearing a short sleeveless gold dress with and matching wrap. She is barefoot and she has her legs crossed. The model in the middle is wearing a black short dress with short sleeves. There is a red decoration on the hip. She is modeling on the table. On the right, the model is wearing a silver mini dress with a wrap. She is sitting in a red chair. She is also barefoot. They are all in front of a black and white movie...

Miro Close Up, at Work, 1955 -- Joan Miro photographed for LIFE magazine in his tiny studio in Barcelona by Mark Shaw in 1955. Miro is shown working on his current piece. Image size ...

Coco with Suzy Parker Discusses New Designs, 1957 -- Coco Chanel and American model Suzy Parker try on various new pieces. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35mm camera and film processing methods that enabled him to eliminate all other photographic equipment. Although Shaw's techniques increased the grain and contrast of the photographs, the lack of intimidating, distracting flash and lights allowed him to capture an unusually relaxed Chanel. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" x 63" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A black and white photograph of Chanel with...

Coco with Suzy Parker in Dark Suit, 1957 -- Chanel in her salon with American model Suzy Parker. Mark Shaw's informal, grainy, black and white images of Coco Chanel were created using an unobtrusive 35mm camera and film processing methods that enabled him to eliminate all other photographic equipment. Although Shaw's techniques increased the grain and contrast of the photographs, the lack of intimidating, distracting flash and lights allowed him to capture an unusually relaxed Chanel. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" x 63" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A black and white photograph of Coco Chanel with Suzy Parker. Coco is wearing a long white skirt...

Paris, Dior Three Girls Look Left, 1953 -- Photographed in 1953 at the Pont Alexandre by Mark Shaw for Life, this image is an outtake from an article titled "The First 13 Diors." Hem...

Vanity Fair Bike Shorts and Mules -- Vanity Fair lingerie photographed by Mark Shaw for an award winning advertising campaign over the course of ten years....

Grace Kelly Pensive -- Grace Kelly, later Princess Grace of Monaco, was photographed by Mark Shaw in 1954. Image size is 40" x 40" (for 44" x 44" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints ar...

White Bikini in St. Tropez Beach Cabana 1961 -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Jan. 13, 1961 issue of LIFE, Christine Mayer wears a white organdy bikin...

Grey Dior Outside Paris Louvre Metro, 1957 -- This image of a model wearing a gray Dior suit outside the Louvre Metro station was photographed by Mark Shaw in Paris in 1957 for LIFE magazine's September article "A Bright Young Look in Paris". Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. Fashion photography of a model wearing a grey Dior dress outside by the metro entrance at the Louvre. The model is also wearing gloves and a hat. She is standing in profile and looks behind her. In front of her, she is holding a map. She is standing in front of the Louvre metro map.