The miniMadMOD60s Research Project
people from all over the world, has worked for three years to assemble these marvelous collections. Headed by Linda Morand, herself a top Sixties model, they have assembled extensive and orderly archives of about 450 models who were internationally renowned in the modeling and fashion industries. Baby Boomers delight in seeing the iconic images that helped develop their tastes and dreams. Modern editors at Vogue Paris and Vogue Italia communicate with each other, and us using the site to harvest their own archives and identify the models. So many of their issues have not been scanned. We have been providing that service for them. We do not sell the images or engage in any commercial activities. Many people have written how much they appreciate this clearinghouse for everything Sixties Fashion. Some are receiving inquires for new bookings. One of our most prolific contributors, Willy van Rooy, was recently rediscovered by Italian Vogue and was booked for a 10 page spread in the Oct 2008 Italian Vogue.
copies of magazines, donated jewelry, paper dolls and limited editions of original art inspired by the Sixties Models. The proceeds will go to the AFMF and to maintain the website.
our muses in that grand adventure, modeling in the Sixties. Even many of the models who had dozens of covers and were the toast of two continents in the Sixties have been mostly forgotten and unheard of by current generations. We want to see their work enjoyed and honored as it once was and assure that historical accuracy is maintained. People love to have a little information on the models. The pictures are wonderful, but the human interest stories are fascinating, both for us models and the members. We thank the models who have granted us interviews and shared their stories with us, as well as the models who have added comments to our message boards. Many models contact us through family members. All of them are happy with the site and what it has done to renew interest in and respect for the Sixties Models and the Creative Talent around them.. Some of the models who's stories are featured on this website are the ones who have contacted us or responded to contact by us. Their support is lending historical credibility and wealth of knowledge to out data base. We protect their privacy. We like to feature models that fans and group members bring to our attention by asking questions. Our goal is to have more information on all the models. We would like to see more inquires about models and answers. This is the only way the information will get into the data base. All this is done out of love for the body of work. Thank you all models and members for your contributions Mission
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Mission: To Piece together the Fashion and Modeling World of the Mod Sixties. We are engaged in the daunting task of archiving the fashion, beauty and commercial images of the top fashion models of the Sixties. We are endeavouring to preserve an era that some of us have been privileged to witness This chronicle reflects the lifestyle and the cutting edge trends in New York and the rest of the USA, as well as emerging trends in Paris, London and Milan. Our library of images covers the Malt Shop Era of the Fifties through the Swinging Sixties, as the Baby Boomers were growing up. There was no Internet in the 60s so many of these images have been lost. This very informal international group is growing by one or two members a day. Some are BabyBoomers who were part of the industry, others are young people who appreciate the heritage. . We rely on these members for donations of recently scanned photos, articles and personal recollections from members to form this archive. This is done through pictures, scanned and posted by members all over the world, friends and family, and the models themselves. A core group of very dedicated members works hard to find, scan, post and identify over 400 international cover-girls and editorial models. The archive has attracted quite a few of the former top models themselves, who gather here to enjoy each others work again and from time to time, make comments, which thrills us all. The site started out as a sort of fan site, but soon developed into a dynamic, ever-growing archive, assembled by many people who lived and participated in the events pictured here. Modern graphic artists turn to us for inspiration, and our kids think we are pretty cool after all. With this, archive having become much larger in scope than we had ever planned, we now are attempting to identify the photographers, editors, stylists and designers who helped to make the images. We would love some editorial help. Message From Angora Fedora: Manager of The First Colleen Corby Fan Community I'm so glad this history is being recorded by so many who are gracious enough to participate together here at miniMadMOD60's....all brought together by their biggest and most loving fan of all, Linda Morand! Her sincere warmth and concern for all of the models is hard to miss. Clearly, she has a deep, tender, ineffable feeling of affection and solicitude towards them all. Theirs is a club apart, and Linda reminds me of the big sister: a protective tigress who has a tender fealty towards all of the models. I find it humbling to be even the teeniest part of this event through the sharing of pictures I've gather and the montages I love doing. I'm delighted that you enjoy the montages. Thanks for saying so. These models remind us of ...are metaphors for...are representations of something or of someone significant to ourselves. Icon is from the Greek word "eikon" which means image. To me this website is beyond being about pretty people or celebrity sorts. This site is important because it represent a key historical period, and closer to home, it represents many different things in the lives of each one of us personally. For instance, when I see Colleen Corby, I think of times, places and events in my own experiences that shaped my life; these memories form (to quote the cotton people lol) the fabric of our lives. These times, places and events are a part of who we are. Colleen along with the other models are like starter dough, inspiring us to remember, cherish, & embrace various time periods that form the warp and woof of our own lives. In that sense, it's not about Colleen or the other models at all. It's about certain time periods & many of our own personal notions, experiences, and memories the models inadvertently represent. But of course, it is also about all of these wonderful people who, as models, are gifted chameleons and marvelous hard working actors, among other things. It is fascinating to witness their reliving of the classic moments. Their comments bring clarity to the images. We are all on a journey. These talented models and sometimes muses have charted intriguing waters. I love to hear their tales. Moreover, I always appreciate their brilliant variety of looks. I happen to believe that the sixties models are the most beautiful, refreshing and inspiring lot in the history of modeling. I wonder if they comprehend their significant place in history. Angora Fedora |
Sixties Super Models Club
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| Sixties Model Gail Reaben produced an Award Winning Documentary shot when she was a teenager in Texas and edited in the 21st Century She was invited to the Cannes Film Festival in 2008. Now Gail and Linda are collaborating n a documentary film about the Mad Mod 60s. If you have any footage or pictures and would like to help, please let us know. |
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