TOES

——— Hollywood · Pin-up · Photo-journalism ———

Painted toes, peep-toe heels and bare soles from the golden age of the camera, with the stories behind the shutter.

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Vikki Dougan, “The Back,” walks a Los Angeles sidewalk in a backless black dress as the crowd turns to stare, photographed by Ralph Crane in 1957

Vikki · Los Angeles

’57

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1957

"The Back" Shows her painted TOES in "The Pose"

Vikki Dougan · photographed by Ralph Crane

In 1957, actress Vikki Dougan arrived at the Golden Globes in a gown so daringly backless it redefined red carpet rebellion. Overnight, she became "The Back"—a nickname that transformed her anatomy into Hollywood's most talked-about brand. LIFE photographer…

1950s · Fashion, Photo Journalism · Seductive, Boudoir

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"The Back" Shows her painted TOES in "The Pose"

Ralph Crane · 1957

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