Pottier

Philippe (1905-1991). French photographer nicknamed the “Fashion Bible” for having been the official photographer for the Officiel de la Couture for 25 years. He had the great Nadar as a teacher. He started working for the French edition of Vogue in 1934 and was immediately hailed as a wizard with his use of lighting. He then worked for Plaisir de France, Fémina and in 1945 for Elle, which was his launch pad to the Officiel. He had a studio in Rue Verneuil. Pottier, who also loved color photography, took portraits of the most famous models of the time, including Bettina, Nicole de Lamargé, Simone D’Aillencourt, Capucine, and Odette Rousselet.