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Les Amies de Place Blanche

In 1956, the Swedish photographer Christer Strömholm created a homebase in a hotel of the Place Blanche, where the clientele was primarily composed of transexuals. Strömholm immersed himself in this community in 1950s + 60s

"This is a book about the quest for self-identity, about the right to live, about the right to own + control one's own body." - Strömholm in 1983 when the book was first published

#lesamiesdeplaceblanche #christerströmholm #paris #portraitphotography #fotografia #fotografie #50sstyle #photography #60sstyle

Les Amies de Place Blanche

In 1956, the Swedish photographer Christer Strömholm created a homebase in a hotel of the Place Blanche, where the clientele was primarily composed of transexuals. Strömholm immersed himself in this community in 1950s + 60s Paris when it was against the law for men to dress as women in public (a 2 century old law that was not repealed until 2013!)

"This is a book about the quest for self-identity, about the right to live, about the right to own + control one's own body." - Strömholm in 1983 with the books 1st publication

#lesamiesdeplaceblanche #christerströmholm #paris #50sstyle #photography #60sstyle #fotografia #fotografie

Les Amies de Place Blanche

In 1956, the Swedish photographer Christer Strömholm created a homebase in a hotel of the Place Blanche, where the clientele was primarily composed of transexuals. Strömholm immersed himself in this community in 1950s + 60s Paris when it was against the law for men to dress as women in public (a 2 century old law that was not repealed until 2013!)

"This is a book about the quest for self-identity, about the right to live, about the right to own + control one's own body." - Strömholm in 1983 with the books 1st publication

#lesamiesdeplaceblanche #christerströmholm #paris #50sstyle #photography #60sstyle #fotografia #fotografie

Les Amies de Place Blanche

In 1956, the Swedish photographer Christer Strömholm created a homebase in a hotel of the Place Blanche, where the clientele was primarily composed of transexuals. Strömholm immersed himself in this community in 1950s + 60s Paris when it was against the law for men to dress as women in public (a 2 century old law that was not repealed until 2013!)

"This is a book about the quest for self-identity, about the right to live, about the right to own + control one's own body." - Strömholm in 1983 with the books 1st publication

#lesamiesdeplaceblanche #christerströmholm #paris #50sstyle #photography #60sstyle #fotografia #fotografie

Les Amies de Place Blanche

In 1959, Swedish born photographer Christer Strömholm moved to the Parisian neighborhood of Pigalle, a red light district, where he befriended the trans community that had gathered there. The laws at the time punished landlords who allowed prostitutes to work on their premise with the forfeiture of their property. These women had little chance at a day job since the name on their ID card did not match their appearance. As a result they took to the streets at night ... and Strömholm joined them. His book was originally published in 1983.

#christerströmholm #pigalle #lesamiesdeplaceblanche #photography #bwphoto #photographer #bwphotography #schwarzweiss #schwarzweissfotografie #blancoynegro #blancetnoir #fotografia #fotografie #photoworld #redlightdistrict #paris #thefifties #fiftiesstyle #streetwalkers #nightlife #swedishphotographer #christerstromholm #transcommunity #trans

Les Amies de Place Blanche

In 1959, Swedish born photographer Christer Strömholm moved to the Parisian neighborhood of Pigalle, a red light district, where he befriended the trans community that had gathered there. The laws at the time punished landlords who allowed prostitutes to work on their premise with the forfeiture of their property. These women had little chance at a day job since the name on their ID card did not match their appearance. As a result they took to the streets at night ... and Strömholm joined them. His book was originally published in 1983.

#christerströmholm #pigalle #lesamiesdeplaceblanche #photography #bwphoto #photographer #bwphotography #schwarzweiss #schwarzweissfotografie #blancoynegro #blancetnoir #fotografia #fotografie #photoworld #redlightdistrict #paris #thefifties #fiftiesstyle #streetwalkers #nightlife #swedishphotographer #christerstromholm #transcommunity #trans

Les Amies de Place Blanche

In 1959, Swedish born photographer Christer Strömholm moved to the Parisian neighborhood of Pigalle, a red light district, where he befriended the trans community that had gathered there. The laws at the time punished landlords who allowed prostitutes to work on their premise with the forfeiture of their property. These women had little chance at a day job since the name on their ID card did not match their appearance. As a result they took to the streets at night ... and Strömholm joined them. His book was originally published in 1983.

#christerströmholm #pigalle #lesamiesdeplaceblanche #photography #bwphoto #photographer #bwphotography #schwarzweiss #schwarzweissfotografie #blancoynegro #blancetnoir #fotografia #fotografie #photoworld #redlightdistrict #paris #thefifties #fiftiesstyle #streetwalkers #nightlife #swedishphotographer #christerstromholm #transcommunity #trans

Les Amies de Place Blanche

In 1959, Swedish born photographer Christer Strömholm moved to the Parisian neighborhood of Pigalle, a red light district, where he befriended the trans community that had gathered there. The laws at the time punished landlords who allowed prostitutes to work on their premise with the forfeiture of their property. These women had little chance at a day job since the name on their ID card did not match their appearance. As a result they took to the streets at night ... and Strömholm joined them. His book was originally published in 1983.

#christerströmholm #pigalle #lesamiesdeplaceblanche #photography #bwphoto #photographer #bwphotography #schwarzweiss #schwarzweissfotografie #blancoynegro #blancetnoir #fotografia #fotografie #photoworld #redlightdistrict #paris #thefifties #fiftiesstyle #streetwalkers #nightlife #swedishphotographer #christerstromholm #transcommunity #trans

Les Amies de Place Blanche

In 1959, Swedish born photographer Christer Strömholm moved to the Parisian neighborhood of Pigalle, a red light district, where he befriended the trans community that had gathered there. The laws at the time punished landlords who allowed prostitutes to work on their premise with the forfeiture of their property. These women had little chance at a day job since the name on their ID card did not match their appearance. As a result they took to the streets at night ... and Strömholm joined them. His book was originally published in 1983.

#christerströmholm #pigalle #lesamiesdeplaceblanche #photography #bwphoto #photographer #bwphotography #schwarzweiss #schwarzweissfotografie #blancoynegro #blancetnoir #fotografia #fotografie #photoworld #redlightdistrict #paris #thefifties #fiftiesstyle #streetwalkers #nightlife #swedishphotographer #christerstromholm #transcommunity #trans

Les Amies de Place Blanche

In 1959, Swedish born photographer Christer Strömholm moved to the Parisian neighborhood of Pigalle, a red light district, where he befriended the trans community that had gathered there. The laws at the time punished landlords who allowed prostitutes to work on their premise with the forfeiture of their property. These women had little chance at a day job since the name on their ID card did not match their appearance. As a result they took to the streets at night ... and Strömholm joined them. His book was originally published in 1983.

#christerströmholm #pigalle #lesamiesdeplaceblanche #photography #bwphoto #photographer #bwphotography #schwarzweiss #schwarzweissfotografie #blancoynegro #blancetnoir #fotografia #fotografie #photoworld #redlightdistrict #paris #thefifties #fiftiesstyle #streetwalkers #nightlife #swedishphotographer #christerstromholm #transcommunity #trans

Les Amies de Place Blanche

In 1959, Swedish born photographer Christer Strömholm moved to the Parisian neighborhood of Pigalle, a red light district, where he befriended the trans community that had gathered there. The laws at the time punished landlords who allowed prostitutes to work on their premise with the forfeiture of their property. These women had little chance at a day job since the name on their ID card did not match their appearance. As a result they took to the streets at night ... and Strömholm joined them. His book was originally published in 1983.

#christerströmholm #pigalle #lesamiesdeplaceblanche #photography #bwphoto #photographer #bwphotography #schwarzweiss #schwarzweissfotografie #blancoynegro #blancetnoir #fotografia #fotografie #photoworld #redlightdistrict #paris #thefifties #fiftiesstyle #streetwalkers #nightlife #swedishphotographer #christerstromholm #transcommunity #trans

Les Amies de Place Blanche

In 1959, Swedish born photographer Christer Strömholm moved to the Parisian neighborhood of Pigalle, a red light district, where he befriended the trans community that had gathered there. The laws at the time punished landlords who allowed prostitutes to work on their premise with the forfeiture of their property. These women had little chance at a day job since the name on their ID card did not match their appearance. As a result they took to the streets at night ... and Strömholm joined them. His book was originally published in 1983.

#christerströmholm #pigalle #lesamiesdeplaceblanche #photography #bwphoto #photographer #bwphotography #schwarzweiss #schwarzweissfotografie #blancoynegro #blancetnoir #fotografia #fotografie #photoworld #redlightdistrict #paris #thefifties #fiftiesstyle #streetwalkers #nightlife #swedishphotographer #christerstromholm #transcommunity #trans

Les Amies de Place Blanche

In 1959, Swedish born photographer Christer Strömholm moved to the Parisian neighborhood of Pigalle, a red light district, where he befriended the trans community that had gathered there. The laws at the time punished landlords who allowed prostitutes to work on their premise with the forfeiture of their property. These women had little chance at a day job since the name on their ID card did not match their appearance. As a result they took to the streets at night ... and Strömholm joined them. His book was originally published in 1983.

#christerströmholm #pigalle #lesamiesdeplaceblanche #photography #bwphoto #photographer #bwphotography #schwarzweiss #schwarzweissfotografie #blancoynegro #blancetnoir #fotografia #fotografie #photoworld #redlightdistrict #paris #thefifties #fiftiesstyle #streetwalkers #nightlife #swedishphotographer #christerstromholm #transcommunity #trans

Les Amies de Place Blanche

In 1959, Swedish born photographer Christer Strömholm moved to the Parisian neighborhood of Pigalle, a red light district, where he befriended the trans community that had gathered there. The laws at the time punished landlords who allowed prostitutes to work on their premise with the forfeiture of their property. These women had little chance at a day job since the name on their ID card did not match their appearance. As a result they took to the streets at night ... and Strömholm joined them. His book was originally published in 1983.

#christerströmholm #pigalle #lesamiesdeplaceblanche #photography #bwphoto #photographer #bwphotography #schwarzweiss #schwarzweissfotografie #blancoynegro #blancetnoir #fotografia #fotografie #photoworld #redlightdistrict #paris #thefifties #fiftiesstyle #streetwalkers #nightlife #swedishphotographer #christerstromholm #transcommunity #trans