Viviane Fauny: The Ethereal Muse of 1970s High Fashion

Active in the late 1960s and early ’70s, Viviane Fauny was a striking French fashion model who beautifully captured the free-spirited, sophisticated aesthetic of her era. With her classic European features, elegant posture, and sleek, pin-straight hair, she became a frequent face in prominent fashion magazines like Vogue Paris.

Fauny was particularly celebrated for her collaborations with iconic designers of the time, most notably Emilio Pucci, whose bold, psychedelic prints and fluid silk designs perfectly complemented her statuesque silhouette. Photographed by legendary figures such as Franco Rubartelli, her imagery defined the transition into 1970s high fashion, marrying bohemian fluidness with high-society glamour.

Through these timeless frames, Viviane Fauny’s captivating presence and effortless French elegance shine as bright as ever. Dive into this curated collection and experience the true golden age of late 1960s and early 1970s high fashion.

Viviane Fauny wearing a wide felt hat set far back on the head with a black satin ribbon tied under the chin by Castillo, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 15, 1967

Viviane Fauny in make-up by Rafaella Moro for Revlon, photo by Gian Paolo Barbieri, Vogue Italia, April 1968

Viviane Fauny in black crêpe bolero embroidered with gold and silver braid and vivid beads, over white crêpe shirt and black crêpe skirt by Mary McCarthy for Larry Aldrich, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1969

Viviane Fauny in black silk organza dress with full-blown sleeves, a plunging neckline and high waist wrapped in datin by Chester Weinberg, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 15, 1969

Viviane Fauny in colorful print dress in Qiana satin fabric with a deep V-neck and wide sash-tied waist by Mollie Parnis, photo by James Moore, Harper's Bazaar, March 1969

Viviane Fauny in deep V-neck dress and short bolero in a paisley flourish of red, green and gold, decorated with glitter and beads in Qiana twill, by Marie McCarthy and Larry Aldrich, photo by James Moore, Harper's Bazaar, March 1969

Viviane Fauny in long covered dress of wide and narrow stripes of black-and-white organza wrapped in black satin and held with white camelia by Andrew Woods, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1969

Viviane Fauny in uncrushable, lime-green Qiana, long top and pants with edgings and a knotted belt of bead embroidery by Christian Dior-New York, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1969

7Viviane Fauny in a white pant suit with pleated shirt, ruffled collar and cuffs and an attached cape by Mila Schön, photo by Henry Clarke in the apartment of Conte and Contessa Rodolfo Crespi, Rome, Vogue, 1970

Viviane Fauny in fashion photo by F.C. Gundlach, Hamburg, 1970

Viviane Fauny in mid-riff baring top and long skirt by Emilio Pucci, photo by Franco Rubartelli, 1970

Viviane Fauny wearing a thigh-high split dress over matching shorts by Pucci, photo by Franco Rubartelli, 1970

Viviane Fauny wearing sarong wrap and bikini top by Pucci, photo by Franco Rubartelli, Vogue, April 1, 1970

Model Viviane wearing a pale creamy shirt of China silk by Zandra Rhodes, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue US, 1971

Model Viviane, photo by Helmut Newton, Vogue US, 1971

Viviane Fauny in blue and green long cotton print dress by Emilio Pucci, jewelry by Luciana with the Roman aqueduct on Appian Way in the background, photo by Henry Clarke, Vogue, 1971

Viviane Fauny in navy gabardine suit, one-button jacket over white pleated shirt pinned with camelia, by John Anthony, photo by Helmut Newton at the loft of artist Lowell Nesbitt, 1971

Viviane Fauny wearing violet cotton print bikini with matching batiste shirt and sarong by Emilio Pucci, photo by Henry Clarke for Vogue, 1971

Viviane Fauny, photo by Helmut Newton for American Vogue, 1971

Viviane Fauny in a whimsical print knit shirtdress from Ann Fogarty, photo by Helmut Newton, Vogue US, 1972

Viviane Fauny in cut-out two piece swimsuit, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue US, 1972

Viviane Fauny in underwear by Olga, photo by Helmut Newton, Vogue US, March 1972

Viviane Fauny in white angora wrap sweater and wool pants both by Cacharel, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, August 1972

Viviane Fauny wearing a black bra and bikini with lace edging by Lorraine Lingerie, photo by Helmut Newton, Vogue, March 1, 1972

Viviane Fauny wearing a Fashion Tress wig of Kanekalon fashioned and cut by Suga, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue US, 1972

Viviane Fauny, photo by Helmut Newton, Vogue, March 1972

Viviane Fauny, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, May 1972