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Dalida à Porto-Vecchio par Pierre Vauthey, 1970s.

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Dalida à Porte-Vecchio par Pierre Vauthey, 1970's

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Jean-Paul Belmondo photographed by Pierre Vauthey, 1960

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On February 3, 1963, two of France's most celebrated musical icons, Françoise Hardy and Sylvie Vartan, graced the Musicorama event at the legendary Olympia concert hall in Paris. Captured through the lens of photographer Pierre Vauthey, this evening marked a historic moment in French pop culture, showcasing the rise of the yé-yé phenomenon that would come to define a generation🍁🌼🍁

Françoise Hardy, then at the dawn of her career, had already captivated audiences with her breakout hit "Tous les garçons et les filles," released in 1962. Her melancholic voice, introspective lyrics, and understated elegance resonated deeply with the youth of the era, earning her a reputation as a voice of her generation. By the time she performed at Musicorama, Hardy had firmly established herself as a rising star in French pop music🌼🍁🌼

Sylvie Vartan, equally iconic, brought a vibrant energy to the stage with her dynamic performances and infectious charisma. Known for her powerful stage presence and versatility, Vartan was already a household name in France, celebrated for her numerous hits and her ability to bridge the gap between French chanson and the burgeoning rock and roll scene🌸

Musicorama, a series of concerts at the Olympia, was a pivotal platform for showcasing contemporary music talent. This event, uniting Hardy and Vartan, symbolized the burgeoning dominance of female artists in the French music industry. Their distinct styles-Hardy's poetic introspection and Vartan's electrifying exuberance-offered audiences a diverse yet complementary experience🌹

The photographs from that evening remain timeless artifacts of 1960s French pop culture, immortalizing two of its brightest stars. Hardy and Vartan's performances at Musicorama were not just a celebration of their talent but also a defining moment in the cultural landscape of postwar France🌻

Via Fragments of Time Chronicles FB🌱

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Thierry Mugler's colourful coat with overlapping organic shapes, featured here in the Oct. 1985 issue of US Vogue, reminds me of the surface design on Astral's coat in "That Old Houdini Magic," which aired Feb 15, 1988 (Pranceatron, Astral; Maeve "Astral" Eldrich, Integrity Toys Reference Site).

The pattern was a recurring motif in Mugler's fall-winter collection shown in Paris earlier that year. You can see another look from the collection on page 474 of the previous issue of Vogue (Sept 1985):

Getty Images offers a peek at more looks from the collection:

References:

Beckett, Kathleen. "A New Groove." Vogue, Sept. 1985, pp. 474-478. The Vogue Archive.

Pranceatron. "Astral Doll Costume." Jem's Cartoon Wardrobe, That Old Houdini Magic. http://www.pranceatron.com/jem/cartoonwardrobe.htm

"Power Dressing." Vogue, Oct. 1985, pp. 508-513. The Vogue Archive.

@the_12inch_lumberjack. Maeve "Astral" Eldrich. Integrity Toys Reference site. https://integritydolls.info/

Pierre Vauthey/Sygma via Getty Images. Date created March 01, 1985.

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Liza Minelli photographed in Paris in 1961 by Pierre Vauthey

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Thierry Mugler fall 1995 Haute Couture 

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Naomi Campbell, Yves Saint Laurent A/W 1987-1988, Paris, July 28, 1987, Photo by Pierre Vauthey

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Laetitia Casta for Yves Saint Laurent HC FW 1999

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Pierre Cardin Autumn-Winter 1974-1975 Fashion Collection A fashion model on a city street in France wears ready-to-wear women's fashions from the Fall-Winter 1974-1975 collection by French fashion house Pierre Cardin. Her outfit includes a multicolored, patterned skirt, a blue jacket, and a green headscarf with red and green shoes. (Photo by Pierre Vauthey/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images)

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Sylvie Vartan and Johnny Hallyday during the opening of her new clothing shop, Paris, April 1967. Photo by Pierre Vauthey.⚡️

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Year: 1979

Model(s): *

Photographer: Pierre Vauthey

Designer(s): *

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Additional Information from Flickr:

image092 by ierdnall

Additional Information from GlossySheen:

Re-Vamping The Wardrobe - POL Magazine June 1979 Photography Pierre Vauthey

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On February 3, 1963, two of France's most beloved pop icons, Françoise Hardy and Sylvie Vartan, graced the stage at the prestigious Olympia concert hall in Paris for the renowned Musicorama event. Both singers had already established themselves as key figures in the French music scene, embodying the elegance and charm of 1960s French pop. Hardy, with her dreamy, introspective style, and Vartan, with her vibrant, energetic performances, represented the diverse spectrum of French pop music, captivating audiences with their unique musical talents🍁🍁🍁

This unforgettable evening at the Olympia concert hall was captured by photographer Pierre Vauthey, immortalizing the essence of French pop culture during this golden era. Françoise Hardy, known for hits like Tous les garçons et les filles (1962), and Sylvie Vartan, famous for her dynamic stage presence, both left lasting impressions on the music industry. Their collaboration at Musicorama not only highlighted their individual stardom but also cemented their status as musical legends, influencing generations of artists to come🌼

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