40 Stunning Photos of Italian Model Mirella Petteni in the 1960s ~ Vintage Everyday

Born in Bergamo, Mirella Petteni moved to Milan to work as a model. As the wife of film producer Robert Haggiag, she was also a society figure with residences in Venice, Tuscany, New York, and Rome’s Palazzo Mengarini.

Mirella Petteni in the 1960s

Petteni retired from modeling to become an editor at Vogue Italia. Take a look at these stunning photos to see portraits of young Mirella Petteni as a model in the 1960s.

Mirella Petteni's Japanese-inspired coiffure is created by Kenneth, a gilt tree quivering with pearls tiara by Miriam Haskell, funnel-collared dress by Madame Ricci, photo by Helmut Newton, Vogue, September 15, 1963

Mirella Petteni in cape-coat of Fouke-dyed black Alaska fur seal by Emeric Partos, organza peasant-scarf hat by Christian Dior-New York, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, October 1, 1963

Mirella Petteni in putty-colored whipcord topcoat with raglan sleeves and a straight black skirt by Seymour Fox, hat by Emme, lizard shoes by I. Miller, photo by Helmut Newton, Vogue, September 15, 1963

Mirella Petteni in white wool suit with small tubed collar and pink satin overblouse, worn with black mink beret worn low, and jet necklace with pendant, all by Courrèges, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, October 15, 1963

Mirella Petteni is wearing a design by Federico Forquet, photo by Irving Penn, September 1963

Mirella Petteni in little brown top of double chiffon over a long full skirt of silk taffeta printed in brilliant burnished flowers by Sarmi, coiffure by Pierre of the House of Revlon, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, March 1, 1964

Mirella Petteni in a shimmering evening suit, jacket and skirt are a sage green, over a pale brown blouse, the whole covered with paillettes by Pauline Trigere, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1965

Mirella Petteni in a two-piece dress of silk twill plum print, cut on the bias by John Moore, cap by Sally Victor, red bead earrings by House of Joy, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1965

Mirella Petteni in biased reversible coat and culottes of red, white and navy wool plaid over white silk crêpe shirt, worn with navy chiffon cap, all by Jean Louis, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 15, 1965

Mirella Petteni in brilliant tangerine silk crêpe dress with Empire bodice and sweeping back panel by Dominic for Matty Talmack, photo by Gordon parks, Vogue, March 1, 1965

Mirella Petteni in flared beige paisley coat over pale beige jersey dress by Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner, pill box with dotted pink silk scarf by Halston, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 15, 1965

Mirella Petteni in lace cage of apple green over a black silk shift by Sarmi, necklaces by Mimi di N, photo by Gordon Parks, Vogue, March 1, 1965

Mirella Petteni in sorbet pink fleece coat over a floral print silk chiffon dress by Pauline Trigere, Trifari necklaces and Miriam Haskel pins, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 15, 1965

Mirella Pettini in a reversible plaid coat biased over culottes and white silk crepe shirt worn with veiled cap by Jean Louis, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue US, 1965

Mirella Petteni in colorful mosaic print pajamas in Ban-Lon, top baring the midriff by Ken Scott, Vogue, December 1, 1966

Mirella Petteni in colorful rose print coat banded in mink by Valentino, photo by Gian Paolo Barbieri, 1966

Mirella Petteni in dress of Nile green crêpe with a halter neck twisted over bareness at the back by Dominic for Matty Talmack, coiffure by Jean-Paul of House of Revlon, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, March 1, 1966

Mirella Petteni in gold brocade dress cut like a jibbah, with flashes of flame taffeta inside by Stella, beads by Jack Gilbert, coiffure by Jean-Paul of House of Revlon, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, March 1, 1966

Mirella Petteni in slim coat of wool and mohair in bold red, green and yellow plaid by Burke-Amey, coiffure by Ingrid of Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, March 1, 1966

Mirella Petteni in long lilac jersey top, leather-buttoned over tobacco jersey skirt by Tiffeau & Busch, leg makeup by Givenchy, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, January 1967

Mirella Petteni in silk print two-piece by Mila Schön, photo by Johnny Moncada, 1967

Mirella Petteni in silk tunic, pants and turban by Pucci, Spring/Summer 1967 Collection, photo by Gian Paolo Barbieri

Mirella Petteni in tunic and trousers by Valentino Couture Spring/Summer 1967, photo by Gian Paolo Barbieri

Mirella Petteni in wild purple and yellow checked double-faced wool coat over yellow sleeveless dress by Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, January 1967

Mirella Petteni in wool reversible coat by Ognibene-Zendman, photo by Johnny Moncada, 1967

Mirella Petteni in yellow cotton guipure lace dress by Gustave Tassell, coiffure by Suga of Kenneth, earrings by Robert Originals, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, February 15, 1967

Mirella Petteni in yellow guipure lace dress by Gustave Tassell, earrings by Robert Originals, photo by Bert Stern, February 15, 1967

Mirella Petteni, evening gown by Valentino Couture Spring/Summer 1967, photo by Gian Paolo Barbieri

Mirella Petteni, Valentino Couture Spring/Summer Collection 1967, photo by Gian Paolo Barbieri

Mirella Petteni in a wool tri-color belted coatdress, black and white with a mock weskit of tan, gold and enamel buttons and buckle by Mila Schön, photo by Henry Clarke at Palazzo Doria, Vogue, September 15, 1968