40 Glamorous Photos of American Model Donna Mitchell in the 1960s

Donna Mitchell is an American model and actress who rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s. Known for her poised elegance, striking bone structure, and ability to convey both strength and vulnerability on camera, she became a favorite among top fashion photographers and magazines of the era.

Mitchell appeared in major publications such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle, often featured in editorial spreads that captured the refined, modern aesthetic of the time. Photographers like Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, and David Montgomery frequently worked with her, drawn to her expressive presence and versatility.

Take a look at these glamorous photos to see portraits of a young model Donna Mitchell in the 1960s.

Donna Mitchell, Harper's Bazaar, 1963

Donna Mitchell, used for cover of Harper's Bazaar, November 1963

Donna Mitchell is wearing a 68.12 carat emerald surrounded by diamonds and pearl necklace by Harry Winston, lipstick and nail polish from Dorothy Gray, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, March 1, 1964

Donna Mitchell, 1964

Donna Mitchell, Wells Jewelry ad, Vogue, September 1, 1964

Donna Mitchel in lovely sheer nylon tricot chemise by Kayser, tights by Phoenix, turquoise domed ring surrounded by diamonds by David Webb, photo by Bob Richardson, Harper's Bazaar, March 1965

Donna Mitchell in casa pajamas in amethyst silk baring the midriff with flouncing, floor-length riffled cape by Pedro Rovira, photo by Melvin Sokolsky, Harper's Bazaar, March 1965

Donna Mitchell in nightgown and peignoir set, the peignoir trimmed in maribou, by Formfit Rogers, Harper's Bazaar, September 1965

Donna Mitchell in nylon tricot white shift nightgown by Vanity Fair, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, April 1965

Donna Mitchell in silky gauze jumpsuit in rosy pink spattered with blues and golds by Simnonetta, coiffure by Alexandre, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, April 1965

Donna Mitchell in stay-at-home pajamas in turquoise silk cloqué, dropping from a triangular bodice that stops at the hips and falls into deep ankle cuffs by Pucci, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, April 1965

Donna Mitchell in tiers of white batiste, deeply embroidered lined in pale wash of pink with streamers of pink ribbon worn over bikini pants by Iris, photo by Gianni Penati, Vogue, February 1, 1965

Donna Mitchell in tiny white tunic laced with tiny blue bows on the hips worn over bikini pants by Iris, photo by Gianni Penati, Vogue, February 1, 1965

Donna Mitchell in white cloque nightdress edged in white daisies with pink velvet bows in front, by Iris, photo by Gianni Penati, Vogue, February 1, 1965

Donna Mitchell in white wool textured suit worn over a body-stocking in white geometry revealing a hint of skin, suit by Monte Sano & Pruzan, body-stocking by Bewitching, photo by Bob Richardson, Harper's Bazaar, March 1965

Donna Mitchell is wearing white batiste panels tied with pink pussycat bows by Iris, photo by Gianni Penati, Vogue, February 1, 1965

Donna Mitchell, Bonne Bell advertisement, Vogue, October 1, 1965

Donna Mitchell, Harper's Bazaar, 1965

Donna Mitchell, veiled point d'esprit bridal helmet by Venet, photo by Richard Avedon, Harper's Bazaar, April 1965

Donna Mitchell in dress by Jane & Jane, photo by Bob Richardson, British Vogue, September, 1966

Donna Mitchell in a Russian shirt in ivory wool jersey, side zipper flanked by narrow chrome yellow stripes by Malbé, photo by Alexis Waldeck, Vogue, August 1, 1967

Donna Mitchell in Garbo-style fur hat by Otto Lucas, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue UK, September 15, 1967

Donna Mitchell in metal mesh mini by Paco Rabanne, photo by Jeanloup Sieff, Vogue UK, 1967

Donna Mitchell in plaid coat worn over matching skirt and white blouse by Nina Ricci, 1967

Donna Mitchell in romantic shirt of red-on-white Tattersall with white lace on collar, jabot and cuffs by Kay Busgang for Alice Stuart, hat by Halston, photo by Alexis Waldeck, Vogue, August 1, 1967

Donna Mitchell for Bristow Shampoo, Vogue UK, September 1, 1968

Donna Mitchell in evening dress by Patou, photo by Bob Richardson, French Vogue, March 1968

Donna Mitchell in little evening dress of white satin with a spray of jets glinting at the waist, the skirt parted by a glow of black satin, by Nat Kaplan, photo by Chris von Wangenheim, Harper's Bazaar, September 1968

Donna Mitchell wearing a Cartier watch, the dial is surrounded by a swirl of marquise diamonds set in white gold, Harper's Bazaar, October 1968

Donna Mitchell wearing one of a series of floral necklaces with detachable jewel and enamel beetle brooches by Donald Claflin, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, October 1968

Donna Mitchell's makeup here is by Elizabeth Arden, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, October 1968

Donna Mitchell in a slender bias-cut dress in tender green satin under a shawl caught in a downpour of silk fringe by Marc Bohan for Dior, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, March 1969

Donna Mitchell in an asymmetric toga in a striking ink-blue and black on white in Oiana twill by Grès, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, April 1969

Donna Mitchell in dress by Mr. Fine of Dallas, photo by Melvin Sokolsky, Vogue, April 1, 1969

Donna Mitchell in long, silk dress in shades of magenta and purple chiffon, sprinkled with a dew of pattern and sashed in a gleaming purple satin bow by Marc Bohan for Dior, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, April 1969

Donna Mitchell in silk brocade empire dress crowded with cabbage roses, the bodice dazzling with flowered crystals and belted by translucent strand of beading, by George Halley, photo by James Moore, Harper's Bazaar, April 1969

Donna Mitchell wearing makeup from Helena Rubinstein's the "Mykonos Look", coiffure by Elio, jewelry from Bonwit Teller, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, April 1969

Donna Mitchell, photo by Clive Arrowsmith for British Vogue, circa 1969

Donna Mitchell, photo by Hiro for Harper's Bazaar, July 1969

Donna Mitchell, photo by Hiro for Harper's Bazaar, July 1969