35 Stunning Portraits of Fashion Model Bettina Lauer in the 1960s

Bettina Lauer was a prominent German fashion model active during the 1960s and early 1970s. She appeared in leading fashion publications such as Vogue, Stern, and Constanze Mode, and worked with internationally renowned photographers including Rico Puhlmann, Helmut Newton, William Klein, and Werner Umstätter.

Known for her refined and elegant appearance, Lauer became a regular figure in editorial spreads, fashion campaigns, and Paris couture presentations. She modeled designs by top European designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Cardin, Guy Laroche, and Grès. Her photo shoots often featured structured silhouettes, tailored coats, and evening wear — emphasizing her ability to embody both classic sophistication and modern high fashion.

Throughout her career, Lauer maintained a strong presence in European fashion circles, particularly in Germany and France. Her images reflect the stylistic trends of the era: bold lines, sculptural forms, and a quiet intensity that matched the editorial tone of the mid-20th century. Take a look at these stunning photos to see portraits of Bettina Lauer in the 1960s.

Bettina Lauer in dress by Lauer-Boehlendorff, photo by Rico Puhlmann for Constanze Mode, Berlin, Spring/Summer 1963

Bettina Lauer in evening dress by Yves Saint Laurent, published in Stern, March 3, 1963

Bettina Lauer in beige wool suit over coffee colored jersey turtleneck, by Pierre Balmain, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1964

Bettina Lauer in black sequinned cocktail suit by Guy Laroche, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1964

Bettina Lauer in hat and suit from Yves Saint Laurent, photo by Jean Louis Guégan, 1964

Bettina Lauer in lurex brocade coat lined in otter by Guy Laroche, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1964

Bettina Lauer in white wool gabardine coat with kimono sleeves by Pierre Balmain, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1964

Bettina Lauer wearing a straw hat with voilette by Jean Patou, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1964

Bettina Lauer in a slim sizzling streak of paillettes straight to the ground from a high waist by Norman Norell, bangles by Arpad, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, November 1, 1965

Bettina Lauer in earth-brown Swakara broadtail lamb coat by Ben Kahn, green velvet fez with tassel by Adolfo, shoes by D'Antonio, photo by Helmut Newton, Vogue, October 1, 1965

Bettina Lauer in long beaded gown on white marquisette, high waist and gold beaded hem by Sophie of Saks Fifth Avenue, looped in the hair, a Joseph Warner necklace, photo by Helmut Newton, Vogue, October 1, 1965

Bettina Lauer in natural-brown Russian broadtail lamb suit by Donald Brooks for Coopchik-Forrest, taupe satin sculptured beret by Mr. John, Laguna jewelry, photo by Helmut Newton, Vogue, October 1, 1965

Bettina Lauer in shimmering shift of pale beads on white chiffon with bands of flowery scatterings of pink with transparent sleeves by Leslie Morris, photo by Helmut Newton, Vogue, October 1, 1965

Bettina Lauer in shiny black cloqué coat lined in white mink, single-breasted and belted in back by Stanley Nelson, earrings by Mimi di N, coiffure by Alfredo of Via Veneto, photo by Gordon Parks, Vogue, August 15, 1965

Bettina Lauer in silk brocade dinner suit by Ted Lapidus, photo by Roland de Vassal, 1965

Bettina Lauer in silk turban by Halston, pearls by Majorca, "Plus Two" lipstick from Givenchy, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue US, November 1, 1965

Bettina Lauer in silky black mink caftan hooded in sable designed by Sarmi for Revillon at Saks Fifth Avenue, bracelets by Judith Green, photo by Helmut Newton, Vogue, November 1, 1965

Bettina Lauer in silver paillettes covering a silk jersey overblouse and long narrow skirt sashed low in pink satin by Norman Norell, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, October 15, 1965

Bettina Lauer in small sleeveless Russian broadtail dress by Revillon at Saks Fifth Avenue, hat by Halston, earrings by Mimi di N, photo by Helmut Newton, Vogue, November 1, 1965

Bettina Lauer in embroidered mesh top by Marc Bohan for Christian Dior, photo by Joseph Grove, 1966

Bettina Lauer in patterned bodysuit by Falke, photo by F.C. Gundlach, 1966

Bettina Lauer in winterwear fashions, photo by F.C. Gundlach, 1966

Bettina Lauer in wool jersey tunic worn over patterned bodysuit by Falke, photo by F.C. Gundlach, 1966

Bettina Lauer in coat by André Peters, photo by Bill King, Harper's Bazaar UK, March 1967

Bettina Lauer in flower-printed tent dress uncrushable Terylene by Graziella Fontana, garnet bracelet with diamond clasp by Cartier, photo by Bill King, Harper's Bazaar UK, March 1967

Bettina Lauer in gray flannel coat-dress, collared and cuffed with velvet one tone deeper by André Peters, white felt hat by Herbert Johnson, shoes by Magli, photo by Bill King, Harper's Bazaar UK, September 1967

Bettina Lauer in gray flannel dress, the collar and cuffs of white cotton piqué, wraps over double-breasted with pleat at the side, belted high by Tony Armstrong, white cotton beret by Herbert Johnson, photo by Bill King, September 1967

Bettina Lauer in gray, long flared, flannel culottes worn with long-sleeved white crêpe shirt with pearl buttons by Susan Small, photo by Bill King, Harper's Bazaar UK, September 1967

Bettina Lauer in lime-green, lightweight worsted suit by Tony Armstrong Boutique, photo by Bill King, Harper's Bazaar UK, March 1967

Bettina Lauer in narrow, high-necked tunic, widely belted in smooth white double wool jersey over gray wool skirt, matching reefer jacket not shown by Marc Bohan for Dior, photo by Frank Horvat, Harper's Bazaar UK, September 1967

Bettina Lauer in putty-colored, double poplin, wide raincoat bound and buttoned with glossy white pvc by Ungaro, above the knee, white leather boots by Roger Vivier for Ungaro, photo by Frank Horvat, Harper's Bazaar UK, September 1967

Bettina Lauer in sensational black velvet knickerbocker suit closed with jeweled buttons by Yves Saint Laurent, photo by Frank Horvat, Harper's Bazaar UK, September 1967

Bettina Lauer in shimmering blue, brown and black brocade dress with long narrow sleeves by Roland Klein at Marcel Fenez, hair by Michael at Leonard, shoes by Charles Jourdan, photo by Bill King, Harper's Bazaar UK, May 1967

Bettina Lauer in three-piece suit by Susan Small, photo by Bill King, Harper's Bazaar UK, May 1967

Bettina Lauer's regal African-inspired hairdo is done by Michael at Leonard using bracelets to match neckbands and earrings from Christian Dior-London, makeup by Charles of the Ritz, photo by Bill King, Harper's Bazaar UK, May 1967