Stunning Portraits of Marina Schiano as a Model in the Late 1960s

Marina Schiano (1941–2019) was an Italian model, muse, and fashion journalist. Starting her career in Milan as a teenager, she became a renowned model, appearing in numerous international fashion magazines, including Vogue. She was particularly known for being a muse to designers like Yves Saint Laurent.

Beyond modeling, Schiano held significant roles in the fashion industry. She served as Vice-President for North America for Yves Saint Laurent and later as Creative Style Director for Vanity Fair magazine. She was also a talented photographer and a jewelry designer. Schiano's influence spanned decades, making her a true icon of the fashion world.

Take a look at these stunning photos to see portraits of a young Marina Schiano as a model in the late 1960s.

Marina Schiano in belted purple tunic and pants with wide embroidered bands of red and gilt by Deanna Littel, hair by Suga of Kenneth, photo by Henry Clarke at Monte Alban in Oaxaca, Mexico, Vogue 1968

Marina Schiano in pink and white chiffon top and skirt by Malcolm Starr, hair by Suga of Kenneth, photo by Henry Clarke in the Court of Nuns, Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico, Vogue, 1968

Marina Schiano in pink chiffon evening outfit by Adolfo outside the Temple of Warriors, at Chichén Itzá, Mexico, photo by Henry Clarke, 1968

Marina Schiano in black jersey shirt with a multi-colored sash, worn with thin shiny chains, a body belt of gold bands at neck and waist chain-linked, all by Sant' Angelo, photo by Gianni Penati, Vogue, November 15, 1968

Marina Schiano in a leotard shirt with button-down collar shirt cuffs and bikini legs of black Caprolan nylon jersey by Van Raalte, photo by Alexis Waldeck, Vogue, July 1, 1968

Marina Schiano in black crêpe dress, cut on the bias, with a bare V-top, low waisted skirt flaring wide, rhinestone buttons at the straps and matching stole worn over the head by Miguel Dorian for Moe Nathan, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, 1968

Marina Schiano in pin-pleated ruffled mauve silk-chiffon blouse with an attached dirndl-skirt of mocha silk moiré by Chester Weinberg, rhinestone belt by Calderon, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, March 1, 1968

Marina Schiano in pretty nightdress of shining écru satin banded in flowered and scalloped lace by Bali, photo by Alexis Waldeck, Vogue, November 15, 1968

Marina Schiano in printed handkerchief dress by Trigere with sandals by Aliata, photo by Herny Clarke at the Xochicalco ruins, Cuernavaca, Mexico, Vogue, 1968

Marina Schiano in red printed organza dress with flounced skirt and sleeves and deep V shawl-collar edged with fringe by Oscar de la Renta, photo by Henry Clarke, Mexico, Vogue, December 1, 1968

Marina Schiano in sheer cigaline shirtdress by Harold Levine worn with two belts by Lillian Barlow and Clark for de Lillo, photo by Henry Clarke at the Temple of the Rain God, Yucatan, Mexico, Vogue, 1968

Marina Schiano in shimmering transparent ivory and gold jumpsuit with a sai motif by Christian Dior-New York, hair by suga of Kenneth, photo by Henry Clarke, Mexico, Vogue, December 1, 1968

Marina Schiano in soft-falling dress of white plissé crêpe gleaming with golden threads by Mollie Parnis, belt of gilt coins and mock pearls by Dior for Abbe Creations, photo by Henry Clarke, Mexico, Vogue, December 1, 1968

Marina Schiano in striped blue and white shirtdress by Anne Fogarty, hair by Suga of Kenneth, photo by Henry Clarke at San Francisco Acatepec, Mexico, Vogue, 1968

Marina Schiano in Taroni silk print dress by Valentino, hair by Suga of Kenneth, photo by Henry Clarke at Zapotecan Temple, Oazaca, Mexico, Vogue, 1968

Marina Schiano's make-up is by Pablo of Elizabeth Arden, brushed gilt chains from Bergère at Bonwit Teller, photo by Gene Laurents, Vogue, March 1, 1968

Marina Schiano in chalk-white cotton piqué pantsuit with rows of openworked holes to reveal sun-browned skin by Lilly Pulitzer, thick cork clogs by Bernardo, photo by Norman Parkinson, Vogue, January 15, 1969

Marina Schiano in paisley voile shirt top and two-tiered long skirt, in sulphur, navy and white by Adelaar, pendant by napier, photo by Norman Parkinson, Vogue, January 15, 1969

Marina Schiano in pink silk-crêpe dress with high V-neck, full sleeves banded into ruffles, rope-belts were added, by John Moore, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, March 1, 1969

Marina Schiano in sky-blue crêpe toga slit almost to the armholes over tiny bikini pants by Nasebe Malouf for Perfect Negligee, photo by Norman Parkinson, Vogue, January 15, 1969

Marina Schiano in tomato-red silk shirtdress with short full skirt and deep open collar by Morty Sussman for Matty Talmack, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, March 1, 1969

Marina Schiano in white cotton piqué shirtdress with inserts of white eyelet by Lisa Cobb, gilt chains by Trifari, photo by Norman Parkinson, Ocala, Florida, Vogue, Janaury 15, 1969

Marina Schiano in white robe and matching bikini pantie by John Haggins, photo by Norman Parkinson, Vogue, January 15, 1969

Marina Schiano wearing a bodysuit in nylon and Lycra by Emilio Pucci under a white silk organza hooded robe from Lord & Taylor, photo by Chris von Wangenheim, Harper's Bazaar, March 1969

Marina Schiano wearing a Gourdon silk print ruffled dress by Oscar de la Renta, hair by Richard of Norbet, photo by Gianni Penati, Vogue, 1969

Marina Schiano wearing patch pocket tunic in aqua blue with shirt buttons by B.H.Wragge with Accessocraft necklace, Rina Sente sunglasses and Aliata sandals, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue UK, March 1969