Alphonse Berge dressing model Coralie Kelly, Sydney, June 1947
Alphonse Berge dressing model Coralie Kelly, Sydney, June 1947,
English born Albert Berg (better known by his stage name Alphonse Bergé) started started life as a window dresser before taking to the stage as 'The Great Drapo' in the early 1920s. His stage act, creating designer dresses on models in less than a minute, was an great success around the world. His act was so popular that he was even asked to create dresses for famous Hollywood stars, like Lana Turner, Lucille Ball and Carole Landis. This photo was taken for Pix magazine while Berge was touring Australia on the Tivoli circuit in June 1947.
Pix photographer Ivan, State Library of NSW ON 388/Box 036/Item 083
Alphonse Berge dressing model Coralie Kelly, Sydney, June 1947
Alphonse Berge dressing model Coralie Kelly, Sydney, June 1947,
English born Albert Berg (better known by his stage name Alphonse Bergé) started started life as a window dresser before taking to the stage as 'The Great Drapo' in the early 1920s. His stage act, creating designer dresses on models in less than a minute, was an great success around the world. His act was so popular that he was even asked to create dresses for famous Hollywood stars, like Lana Turner, Lucille Ball and Carole Landis. This photo was taken for Pix magazine while Berge was touring Australia on the Tivoli circuit in June 1947.
Pix photographer Ivan, State Library of NSW ON 388/Box 036/Item 083