40 Glamorous Photos of Fashion Model Editha Dussler in the 1960s

Born 1939 in Dresden, Germany, Editha Dussler was a prominent fashion model active during the mid to late 1960s, a period known for its revolutionary styles and shift in fashion aesthetics. She gained recognition primarily through her extensive work with American Vogue, where her photographs frequently appeared in the magazine’s high-fashion spreads throughout the decade.

Dussler was consistently photographed by some of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, including Irving Penn, Horst P. Horst, Richard Avedon, and Helmut Newton. Her work spanned a range of styles, from modeling elegant high-end designer creations by houses like Gres and Kimberly to featuring in more avant-garde and memorable shoots, such as the famous 1967 body paint portrait by Horst P. Horst.

Her career is emblematic of the glamorous and experimental nature of 1960s fashion. Take a look at these glamorous photos to see portraits of Editha Dussler in the 1960s.

Editha Dussler in bright yellow fly-front linen smock by Hannah Troy, photo by Henry Clarke, Goreme, Turkey, Vogue 1966

Editha Dussler in a fiery red-and-orange chiffon evening dress with a matching toga-scarf by Pauline Trigère, photo by Henry Clarke, Turkey, Vogue, December 1, 1966

Editha Dussler in green Marescot lace jibba with tracery of green sequins all over, green and gold beads braid the neckline by Dior, coiffure by Carita, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 15, 1966

Editha Dussler in jeweled seraglio pajamas with starry clusters of rhinestones on white chiffon over pale shell-pink, banded at the ankle by Christian Dior-New York, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, December 1, 1966

Editha Dussler in kilt of black-and-white wool windowpane plaid topped with a bright blue shirt with black lace ruffles, kilt by Sloat, shirt by Malbé, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, August 1, 1966

Editha Dussler in long evening dress covered in silver sequins, held lightly above the waist by a drawstring, by Anne Fogarty, coiffure by Alexandre, photo by Henry Clarke, Turkey, Vogue, December 1, 1966

Editha Dussler in long patio dress of striped silk in green, yellow and blues by Tiziani, coiffure by Alba and Francesca of Rome, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, June 1, 1966

Editha Dussler in soft silk jersey wrapped close, than falling away to bareness over a long slit skirt by Emilio Pucci, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, June 1, 1966

Editha Dussler in a whipped-up wool fleece coat with tiny collar hooked up at the neck by Raelson, Hudson stockings, Evins shoes, coiffure by Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, August 15, 1967

Editha Dussler in Ban-Lon dress in sundown-bright colors of mauve and orange by Vera, coiffure with Reid-Meredith Dynel falls, earrings by Richelieu, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, May 1, 1967

Editha Dussler in bold-print short wool coat in yellow, black, orange and red over matching dress with black jersey top by Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner, hat by Irene of New York, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1967

Editha Dussler in bright flowering tent dress of Arnel jersey by David Crystal, coiffure by Ara Gallant, jewelry by Sant Angelo for Vendôme, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, April 15, 1967

Editha Dussler in brilliantly colored silk print dress with flared sleeves and flared hem by Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, January 1, 1967

Editha Dussler in chrome-green worsted wool suit, collarless and side-closed by Modelia, great Camarque straw skimmer by Adolfo, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1967

Editha Dussler in chrome-yellow wool jersey coat accented in black by Norman Norell, earrings by Schreiner, coiffure by Suga of Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1967

Editha Dussler in clean-white crêpe 'le smoking' by Mic Mac, earrings by Jane Bolles, sandals by Bernardo, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, April 1, 1967

Editha Dussler in colorful print dress and matching stocking-shoes legs in Ban-Lon by Oscar de la Renta, coiffure by Alan of Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 15, 1967

Editha Dussler in colorful striped leotard leggings and matching brassière by Van Raalte, earrings by Pakula, coiffure by Ara Gallant and Tovar-Tress, photo by irving Penn, Vogue July 1, 1967

Editha Dussler in pink and white striped knit with a drawstring pulled through the high waist by Silverworm, hair by Ara Gallant, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, May 1, 1967

Editha Dussler in pink wool plaid suit-dress by Jack Sarnoff, handbag by Hermès, coiffure by Suga of Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1967

Editha Dussler in romantic printed silk chiffon swirled in layers over same print in silk surah covered in tiny sequins by Sophie of Saks Fifth Avenue, earrings by Mimi di N, photo by Gianni Penati, Vogue, April 1, 1967

Editha Dussler in sequined stripes in silver, gold and amethyst slanting across a narrow shouldered bodice and easy skirt by Kasper for Joan Leslie, coiffure by Kenneth, earrings by Jules van Rouge, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1967

Editha Dussler in short chiffon float of white printed in fronds of blue, dark brown and silver by Leslie Morris, earrings by Mimi di N, coiffure by Lupe, photo by Gianni Penati, Vogue, April 1, 1967

Editha Dussler in silk slip with a cage of silk chiffon in a colorful print by Helga, coiffure by Ingrid of Michel Kazan, earrings by Nucci, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, March 1, 1967

Editha Dussler in small strapless leopardy dress in Dacron surah by Gayle Kirkpatrick for Atelier, coiffure by Ara Gallant with hairpieces by Tovar-Tresses, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, February 15, 1967

Editha Dussler in floor-length salmon-pink organdie gown, big sleeves, big bow, big skirt and wide belt with diamanté buttons by Norman Norell, coiffure by Suga of Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, April 1, 1968

Editha Dussler in ice-blue pleated jersey bathingsuit wrapped at the waist over matching briefs by Elizabeth Stewart, sunglasses by Tropi-Cal, coiffure by Ellen Kulesa of Nan Orcel, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, May 1, 1968

Editha Dussler in pale blue silvery brocade dress with flared cuffs, side slit hem and chains wrapping the waist by Stella for I. Magnin, coiffure by Ara Gallant, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, August 15, 1968

Editha Dussler in sheer paisley, silk and metallic chiffon dress by Malcolm Starr, beaded cap by Adolfo, necklace by Richard Palan, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1968

Editha Dussler in short aubergine satin dress, lifted waist and small bodice embroidered in golden lace by Teal Traina, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1968

Editha Dussler in wool gabardine shirtdress with gilt buttons by Georgia Bullock, gilt chain belt with tassles by Christian Dior for Abbe Creations, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, August 15, 1968

Editha Dussler in wrist-frilled peasant blouse and lacy white skirt over vivid print skirts beneath by Pat Ashley for Craig Craely, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, May 1, 1968

Editha Dussler in airy, silk evening dress, printed and plumaged in rainbow iridescence, by Mollie Parnis, coiffure by Alan of Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1969

Editha Dussler in cascades of sea-green silk chiffon falling from a paisley embroidered top, a long translucent stole of the same chiffon wrapped around the head, by Nat Kaplan, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1969

Editha Dussler in floaty, silk organza turquoise dress showered with Lurex glistening, gilt dots only at Saks Fifth Avenue, Vogue, September 15, 1969

Editha Dussler in Oxford-gray wool coat swinging out from small shoulders and armholes to great bias folds by George Halley, headwrap by Aadolfo, gloves by Viola Weinberger, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1969

Editha Dussler in raspberry-red organza dress framing the back in an oval of sparkling embroidery by Sarmi, coiffure by Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1969

Editha Dussler in ruffled silk georgette dress with speckled ostrich feathers around the wrists and swagging the skirt waist to hem by Sarmi, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1969

Editha Dussler in sashed organza shirtdress, buttoned to the waist, unbuttoned to the floor in watercolor print by Tzaims Luksus-TSM, dress and bikini panties by Jobère, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1969

Editha Dussler in wide-legged, sashed and banded jumpsuit in dusk-garden print on silk by Chester Weinberg, beads by Pakula, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1969