Modeling & acting Centers

Celebrating 75 years

Through
The Years

A lot has changed in 75 years but one thing is constant, Barbizon has been shaping lives for the better since 1939 - all while staying on top of the ever-changing modeling and acting industry.

  • 1939: Barbizon founded by Helen Fraizer
    1939: The Wizard of Oz debuts

    1939

    The Barbizon School opens on 5th Avenue,New York City
  • 1945: World War II ends
    1947: Dior introduces "The New Look"

    1940

    Barbizon begins offering high fashion and print modeling classes
  • 1953: Color Television developed
    1955: Disneyland opens in California
    1959: Mattel introduces the Barbie doll

    1950

  • 1962: Lou Appignani purchases Barbizon from the Fraziers
    1968: Barbizon franchises begin and expand nationwide into local markets

    1960

    “Be a Model or Just Look Like One” is trademarked as Barbizon’s tagline
  • 1975: Microwave Ovens are introduced
    1979: Nickelodeon Channel debuts

    1970

    Barbizon continues to expand
  • 1981: MTV launches
    1983: Cellular Phones introduced
    1984: Apple introduces the Macintosh

    1980

  • 1990: Anna Wintour joins Vogue as Editor in Chief
    1994: NY Fashion Week consolidates in the tents at Bryant Park
    1998: Google launches

    1990

    The world wide web launches, August 1991The nineties usher in the Supermodels
  • 2003: First episode of America's Next Top Model
    2004: Facebook launches

    2000

  • 2010: Instagram and Pinterest launch
    2012: Barbizon debuts new tagline: "Let Your Star Shine"
    2014: Barbizon celebrates its 75th Anniversary

    2010

    The first 3D Printed Dress