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August 23, 2026

Cynthia Korman: Elegant Face of Late-1960s Fashion

Cynthia Korman was an American fashion model active in the late 1960s and early 1970s, known for her refined features and sophisticated presence in high-fashion editorials.

Korman appeared in major magazines such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, where she was photographed by leading photographers of the era, including Gianni Penati, John Cowan, and William Silano. Her work captured the elegant, modern style of the period, from refined designer looks by Galanos and Anne Klein to striking location shoots.

With her poised beauty and clean aesthetic, Korman remains a memorable face of late-1960s fashion photography. These vintage photos beautifully capture the refined elegance and timeless style of Cynthia Korman, a sophisticated model of the late 1960s.

Cynthia Korman in white silk crêpe dress, pleats dipped in silver bugle beads, the bare back and deeply V-d front is underlined by beaded belt by Eric for Bergdorf Goodman, , photo by Louis Faurer, Harper's Bazaar, October 1967

Cynthia Korman in Balmain's wool crépe dress trimmed with ostrich feathers, photo by Jeanloup Sieff, Vogue, 1968

Cynthia Korman in coral maillot caught at the shoulders and in the back by rings of crystal and plastic in Lycra and nylon by Elizabeth Stewart, photo by Bill Silano, Harper's Bazaar, May 1968

Cynthia Korman in little slip of a green dress banded in white, belted in white with silver buckle, loose sleeves, in Trevira knit by Teal Traina, Sant Angelo earrings, photo by Bill Silano, Harper's Bazaar, January 1968

Cynthia Korman in little smocked dress of navy blue voile sprigged with tiny white flowers, the smocked waist is raised high by Ulla at Paraphernalia, photo by Guy Bourdin, Harper's Bazaar, April 1968

Cynthia Korman in perfectly tailored trousers in coral by Sloat, pale coral sweater at Saks Fifth Avenue, sandals by I.Miller, photo by Bill Silano, Harper's Bazaar, May 1968

Cynthia Korman in plaid suit with pleated skirt by Don Simonell for Modelia, Vogue, February 1, 1968

Cynthia Korman in ribbon skirt of red, lavender, green and white ribbons of satin and Valenciennes lace, with lavish-sleeved white shirt tucked with crunchy lace by Strega, photo by Guy Bourdin, Harper's Bazaar, April 1968

Cynthia Korman in tribal-patterned skirt in orange, green and pink with dusky silk chiffon shirt threaded with orange and black velvet ribbon by Burke-Amey, photo by Guy Bourdin, Harper's Bazaar, April 1968

Cynthia Korman in wrap coat by Don simonelli for Modelia, Harper's Bazaar, February 1968

Cynthia Korman wearing large transparent framed sunglasses by Oliver Goldsmith, photo by Bill Silano, Harper's Bazaar, May 1968

Cynthia Korman wearing the "Scarf Shoe" enclosing the body in yards of silk chiffon flying upwards from a jeweled heel by Herbert Levine in handpainted silk chiffon, photo by Guy Bourdin, Harper's Bazaar, April 1968

Cynthia Korman dressed as a gypsy in a tiny, shiny red-leather top by Joan Kavanaugh and skirt of rayon jersey by Sarff-Zumpano, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, April 15, 1969

Cynthia Korman in beautiful sheer Orceyer fabric and Lurex dress by Oscar de la Renta, Vogue, November 1, 1969

Cynthia Korman in black chiffon cape over silk tank top and pleated black chiffon pants by Galanos, necklace by Arline Fisch for the Lee Nordness Galleries, photo by Gianni Penati, Vogue, June 1, 1969

Cynthia Korman in bronze and blue patterned dress, jeweled at the throat and wrist from Saks Fifth Avenue, Harper's Bazaar, June 1969

Cynthia Korman in brown-and-white herringbone twill coat with an Edwardian lift swing out over matching twill pants by Jay L. Sarnoff for Custom Couture, hat by Cerutti, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1969

Cynthia Korman in cotton winter ensemble by Gayle Kirkpatrick, Harper's Bazaar, September 1969

Cynthia Korman in crêpe éponge, fringed asymmetric skirt by Michael Mort for Paraphernalia, and little black jersey top with one sleeve and strings to tie it in place by Jon Haggins, photo by Richard Avedon, Vogue, April 15, 1969

Cynthia Korman in Empire-waist dress by Chester Weinberg, Vogue, November 1, 1969

Cynthia Korman in one-shoulder Ducharne and Lurex dress by Richard Tam, Vogue, November 1, 1969

Cynthia Korman in red-and-white checked shirtdress in cotton poplin by The Sydneys, belt by Elegant, photo by Gianni Penati, Vogue, April 15, 1969

Cynthia Korman in sea fair green Ban-Lon knit swimsuit by Elizabeth Stewart, headbands by Emme, earrings by Mimi di N, photo by Silano, Harper's Bazaar, January 1969

Cynthia Korman in Supima Cotton colorful print two-piece by Lilly Pulitzer, Vogue, June 1, 1969

Cynthia Korman in a shadow plaid suit over polka-dot blouse in navy and white from Saks Fifth Avenue, Vogue, January 15, 1970

Cynthia Korman wearing a Ban-Lon dress in bold black-and-white diamonds with chrome yellow wrists and matching floating scarf by Adri at Harzfeld's, Vogue, January 15, 1970

Cynthia Korman wearing a long dress of silk organza printed in a colorful Pesian rug motif and dusted with gold and paillettes by Mollie Parnis, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1970

Cynthia Korman wearing a romantic dress in Bianchini silk organza swirling with greens, white and purples with a jeweled bolero by Oscar de la Renta, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, February 1, 1970

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