Gleam and Glamour: The Fashion Photography of Gleb Derujinsky

Gleb Derujinsky was a prominent fashion photographer active in the mid-20th century. He was known for his sophisticated, elegant, and highly stylized fashion photography, which appeared in magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Life.

Derujinsky was born in Russia and emigrated to the United States in the 1920s, where he began working as a commercial photographer. He quickly established a reputation as a talented and innovative photographer known for using dramatic lighting and bold compositions.

In his fashion photography, Derujinsky captured the latest styles and trends of the day, working with some of the top models and designers of the time. He was known for his ability to create dreamy, glamorous images that elevated fashion photography to an art form. His pictures often featured fluid, flowing fabric and dramatic poses, which he used to convey a sense of movement and dynamism.

In addition to his work in fashion photography, Derujinsky was also a talented portrait photographer, capturing images of celebrities, politicians, and cultural figures. His portraits are notable for their intimacy and psychological insight, capturing the subjects’ personalities and emotions in an elegant and powerful way.

Gleb Derujinsky was a pioneering figure in the world of fashion photography, known for his sophisticated, glamorous, and highly stylized images. His work inspires photographers and fashion enthusiasts to this day, and his legacy is a testament to his talent and impact on the world of fashion photography.

#1 Sandra Nelson in white silk organdy dress with a little shawl around the shoulders by Mollie Parnis, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper’s Bazaar, December 1952

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#2 Eva Gerney in suit of Forstmann wool mixed with silver thread by Branell, beret by John-Frederics, llama calf bag by Coblentz, Wings Heirloom luggage, photo by Gleb Derulinsky, Harper’s Bazaar, December 1953

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#3 Jean Patchett in strapless top wrapped with a sash and a slim skirt with two pleats in back, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper’s Bazaar, July 1954

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#4 Carmen Dell’Orefice in summery shift of a dress dappled with wild flowers and sashed with a ribbon by David Crystal, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, the car is Chrysler’s Imperial “Southampton”, Harper’s Bazaar U.S., May 1956

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#5 Cherry Nelms in bare-backed white piqué sundress printed with roses, by Alex Colman, photo by Gleb Derujinsky aboard Grace Lines’ Santa Paula, Harper’s Bazaar, January 1956

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#6 Harper’s Bazaar editorial shot by Gleb Derujinsky, 1956

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#7 Ruth Neumann Derujinsky (l) and Barbara Mullen in Tarnmoor’s exotic border print cotton beachwear by Greta Plattry, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Vogue, January 1956

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#8 Evelyn Tripp in navy blue suit with white blouse bowed at the collar, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper’s Bazaar, February 1957

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#9 Harper’s Bazaar editorial shot by Gleb Derujinsky, 1957

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#10 Model is wearing printed cotton maillot by Cole of California, photo by Gleb Derujinsky in Pound Ridge, New York, Harper’s Bazaar, 1957

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#11 Ruth Neumann Derujinsky in gray flannel suit, jacket is folded envelope-style at the waist, skirt is lined with organdie to billow out by Marquise, cloche by Emme, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper’s Bazaar, February 1957

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#12 Ruth Neumann Derujinsky in red Wamsutta cotton dress by Jerry Gilden, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper’s Bazaar, January 1957

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#13 Carmen Dell’Orefice in deep green basket-weave wool suit with longer jacket and fringed scarf collar by Monte Sano & Pruzan, hat by Mr. Arnold, photo by Gleb Derujisnky, Harper’s Bazaar, September 1958

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#14 Carmen Dell’Orefice in pebbly gray Forstmann wool dress and jacket, jacket has big kimono collar and deep cuffs by Christian Dior-New York, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper’s Bazaar, September 1958

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#15 Marie Helene-Arnaud in a Coty Lipstick ad, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, 1958

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#16 Ruth Neumann Derujinsky in white bathing suit and straw hat, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper’s Bazaar UK, July 1958

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#17 Ann Farrar, Instant Beauty by Coty ad, photographed in France by Gleb Derujinsky, Vogue, March 15, 1959

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#18 Carmen Dell’Orefice in blue Supima cotton shirtwaist dress by David Crystal, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Hawaii, Harper’s Bazaar, January 1959

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#19 Carmen Dell’Orefice in cotton two-piece bathing suit by Cole of California, matching cover-up by Leon Levine, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Hawaii, Harper’s Bazaar, January 1959

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#20 Carmen Dell’Orefice in lovely blue evening dress of Supima cotton by Jerry Parnis, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Hawaii, Harper’s Bazaar, January 1959

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#21 Evelyn Tripp in triangular black ottoman coat with a cardigan collar by Originala, mantilla with yellow rose by Emily Wetherby, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper’s Bazaar, February 1959

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#22 Jan Rylander in silk strapless dress circled in vivid colors worn with a red gros de Londres coat with wide sleeves by Scaasi, hat by Emme, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper’s Bazaar, April 1959

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#23 Model in pale Lapis Lazuli blue peignor of nylon tricot with ecru lace inserts by Van Raalte, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper’s Bazaar, April 1959

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#24 Ruth Neumann Derujinsky in dinner suit of orange and yellow velveteen, matching cone hat by Emme, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper’s Bazaar, April 1959

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#25 Ruth Neumann Derujinsky in ivory-white silk tussah dress, the sleeves flounce out and the waist is tied with matching ribbon by Larry Aldrich, organdy toque by Walter Florell, photo by Gleb Derujisnky, Harper’s Bazaar, April 1959

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#26 Ruth Neumann Derujinsky in silk crêpe dinner dress of yellow and black stripes on green with wide kimono sleeves by Galanos, leafy green hat by Mr. Arnold, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper’s Bazaar, April 1959

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#27 Simone d’Aillencourt in blue suede tunic top and slim trousers by Samuel Robert, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper’s Bazaar, August 1959

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#28 Simone d’Aillencourt in linen sheath of cocoa brown and white alternating blocks by B.H. Wragge, sandals by Evins, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper’s Bazaar, June 1959

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#29 Simone d’Aillencourt in nut-beige wool jersey suit, the short jacket has elasticized waist above slender gathered skirt by Ben Zuckerman, hat by Lilly Daché, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper’s Bazaar, February 1959

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#30 Simone d’Aillencourt in red linen top trimmed in black braid and skirt with inverted pleats by Sloat, red sandals by Mademoiselle, photo by Gleb Derujinsky, Harper’s Bazaar, June 1959

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