Born 1940 in Mannheim, German-born model and actress Astrid Heeren began her career as a draftsperson for the BBC. She subsequently attended the State Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe but did not complete her studies. Moving to Paris, she began her modeling career with Vogue and was in due course spotted by the film maker Roger Vadim who cast her in his wartime drama
Vice and Virtue (1963).
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| Astrid Heeren as a model in the 1960s |
Astrid made just three more films. Her best known role was as Steve McQueen’s girlfriend Gwen in The Thomas Crown Affair (1968). After 1972, she continued to be involved with the fashion industry, as well as interior design, and has latterly resided in Manhattan, New York.
A sultry, doe-eyed brunette with high cheekbones, Astrid was one of the top haute couture models of the 1960s and early ’70s. Her face graced the covers of Vogue, Petra, Jardin des Modes and Cosmopolitan. She modeled for famous fashion brands like Nina Ricci and Jean Patou and also advertised exclusive accessories.
Take a look at these glamorous photos to see portraits of young Astrid Heeren as a model in the 1960s.
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| Astrid Heeren is wearing a blistered matelasse overblouse with wide turtleneck by Malbe, photo by Peter Beard, Vogue, 1962 |
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| Astrid Heeren in blue gabardine suit worn over white piqué blouse by André Courrèges, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1963 |
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| Astrid Heeren in elegant white and mottled pink tweed suit, wrap skirt is closed by a bow, by Courrèges, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1963 |
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| Astrid Heeren in green and mauve rayon-chiffon empire nightgown by Eve Stillman, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, November 1, 1963 |
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| Astrid Heeren in heather tweed suit over cherry silk blouse Jean Dessès, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1963 |
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| Astrid Heeren in neat little waistcoat of charcoal gray suède over a slim black kidskin skirt by Robert Sloan, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, February 15, 1963 |
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| Astrid Heeren in pepper-yellow and white nightdress with velvet straps and bergère bows by Iris, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, November 1, 1963 |
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| Astrid Heeren in sleek coat of Dynel and mohair, Vogue, October 1, 1963 |
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| Astrid Heeren in tea coat of pink, silk-faced satin, edged in sequins, brilliants, and beads by Perfect, worn here with white mink collar, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, November 1, 1963 |
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| Astrid Heeren holding perfume bottle up to her eye as if they were opera glasses, photo by Fotiades, New York, April 1964 |
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| Astrid Heeren in black crêpe dress with cut-out back by Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner, photo by Jeanloup Sieff in Palm Beach, Harper's Bazaar, May 1964 |
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| Astrid Heeren in black lace suit backed in gray silk organza, dress top of white shirred double silk chiffon and sash of bright pink satin, by Jayna, hair bow be Emme, coiffure by Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, May 1, 1964 |
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| Astrid Heeren in black silk twill suit and rough straw coolie hat by Gustave Tassell, photo by Jeanloup Sieff, Harper's Bazaar, May 1964 |
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| Astrid Heeren in cardigan suit of a lacy brown and gray tweed edged in black crochet and cut stone buttons over silk paisley blouse, by Galanos, coiffure by Michel kazan, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, April 1, 1964 |
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| Astrid Heeren in elegant knit two-piece of Arnel by Anjac of California, Vogue, March 1, 1964 |
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| Astrid Heeren in orange chiffon floral print veil of a coat over strapless white chiffon dress with a gardenia at the high waist, by Dominic for Matty Talmack, bracelets by Hattie Carnegie, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, June 1, 1964 |
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| Astrid Heeren in ruffled tippet and overskirt of black lace over narrow black silk crêpe, by Sophie for Saks Fifth Avenue, Vendôme ring, coiffure by Kenneth, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, May 1, 1964 |
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| Astrid Heeren in ski jacket by Pucci, photo by Peter Beard, American Vogue, 1964 |
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| Astrid Heeren in top that poufs to rounded folds over straight pants, with flowers that are bright-on-pink cut velvet, by Scaasi to order at Henri Bendel, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, January 1, 1964 |
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| Astrid Heeren in white crystal beaded tunic worn over chalk-white grainy silk pants with straight legs, by Larry Aldrich, coiffure by Sebou of House of Revlon, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, June 1, 1964 |
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| Astrid Heeren in white linen dress with three big buttons closing the side by B.H. Wragge, hat by Sally Victor, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, May 1, 1964 |
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| Astrid Heeren in winter-sky blue parka and stretch pants of Du Pont nylon and wool by McGregor, fur hood by Lilly Daché, fur mittens by Ritter Bros., photo by Peter Beard, dogs are Samoyeds, Vogue, November 1, 1964 |
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| Astrid Heeren is wearing Jean Schlumberger's "Ribbon" diamond earrings and "Oiseau de Paradis" clip of yellow beryls, rubies, diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and aquamarines, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, November 1964 |
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| Astrid Heeren is wearing polka-dotted headscarf by Doro, daisy earrings by Miriam Haskell, photo by Jeanloup Sieff, Harper's Bazaar, May 1964 |
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| Astrid Heeren in white one-shoulder toga nightdress rimmed in gold brocade ribbon and wrapped to one side by Formfit Rogers, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, November 15, 1965 |
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| Astrid Heeren in white satin flounced party dress, Apex Art earrings, coiffure by Ingrid of Michael Kazan, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, November 1, 1965 |
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| Astrid Heeren, photo by F.C. Gundlach for Brigitte magazine, Hamburg, 1965 |
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| Astrid Heeren, photo by Helmut Newton, 1965 |
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| Astrid Heeren in 7/8 black wool coat with brass buttons over a sleeveless black dress worn with fur seal cap by Yves Saint Laurent, buckled shoes by Roger Vivier, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 15, 1966 |
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| Astrid Heeren in a short shirtwaist in silk surah paisley by Geoffrey Beene, earrings by Charles Elkaim, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, March 1966 |
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| Astrid Heeren in cocktail dress by Adele Simpson, photo by Dan Wynn, Vogue, September 1, 1966 |
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| Astrid Heeren in orange-and-white striped wool jersey dress, bias-cut with scarf by Trigère, earrings by Marvella, bracelets by Chrystya Olenska, photo by Hiro, Harper's Bazaar, March 1966 |
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| Astrid Heeren in short Celanese twill satin dress cut on the bias and curved yoke seaming in front by Adele Simpson, Vogue, October 1, 1966 |
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| Astrid Heeren in short roomy plaid coat by Nina Ricci, photo by David Bailey, French Vogue, September 1966 |
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| Astrid Heeren, photo by William Helburn, 1968 |
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