Alexandra Afganisjew: An Icon of Late-1960s Style

Alexandra Afganisjew was a fashion model active in the late 1960s, known for her refined presence in high-fashion editorials of the period.

Afganisjew appeared in striking images captured by photographer James Moore, including a memorable 1969 shoot featuring a dramatic floral-print silk organza hooded cape and décolleté dress by designer Richard Tam. With her poised elegance and distinctive look, she embodied the sophisticated glamour of late-1960s fashion photography.

Though details of her career remain relatively scarce, her surviving portraits continue to highlight the era’s luxurious and romantic style. These stylish photos capture the refined elegance and distinctive presence of Alexandra Afganisjew, an icon of late-1960s style.

Alexandra Afganisjew in floral print challis apron-dress by Strega, headscarf by Doro, rings by Richelieu, photo by Neal Barr, Harper's Bazaar, April 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in a cotton peasant shirt with humongous sleeves, touched with tucks and eyelet in front and cinched in apple-green and white stripes by Strega, hat by Halston, photo by Neal Barr, Harper's Bazaar, April 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in a new cotton knit from Berocco jacketed dress by Barbarella, Vogue, December 1, 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in a green glove leather jumpsuit stamped in yellow as sleek and silky as a foulard by Viola Sylbert for Samual Robert, photo by Guy Bourdin, Harper's Bazaar, August 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in green-gold tunic with narrow wedge-shpaed trousers in cotton-backed vinyl by Sportwhirl, scarf by Doro, photo by Guy Bourdin, Harper's Bazaar, August 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in silk jersey dress in abrew of colors stretcehd into jungle leaf shapes by Samuel Winston, photo by James Moore, Harper's Bazaar, March 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in crinkled silk dress in large, colorful floral print, with a deep V-neck and high waist by Trigère, photo by James Moore, Harper's Bazaar, March 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in deep blue leaves and branches bent in Oriental silhouette of silk organza, the single red underline, satin sash at the waist, by Hanae Mori, photo by James Moore, Harper's Bazaar, March 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in large floral print, silk organza, hooded cape flowing over a high-waisted décolleté dress by Richard Tam, shoes by Evelyn Schless, photo by James Moore, Harper's Bazaar, March 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in little wrap top over pajama pants in colorful butterfly-fanned flowers in Ducharne crêpe by Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner, photo by James Moore, Harper's Bazaar, March 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew wearing a pinwheel brooch with central cluster of emeralds and diamond-pavé sails by Donald Claflin, photo by Neal Barr, Harper's Bazaar, November 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in a flounced dress in black-white-yellow cotton pique print trimmed in black braid at Saks Fifth Avenue, Vogue, December 1, 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in a gilt and glittering dress from Saks Fifth Avenue, Vogue, August 15, 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in a halter gown that bares the shoulders and back with a stole of chiffon and ostrich feathers by Teal Traina at Boston Store, Vogue, September 1, 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in an indigo and white striped cotton terry mini-bra and maximum trousers, low on the hips and narrow at the ankles by White Stag, scarf by Echo, photo by Bill Silano, Easter Island, Harper's Bazaar, May 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in beautiful brocade coatdress by Nardiello for Rona, Vogue, September 1, 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in beautiful embroidered evening gown by Don Breitinger for Harold Levine, Vogue, September 1, 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in beautiful floral brocaded dress in Qiana-nylon from Saks Fifth Avenue, Harper's Bazaar, March 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in Beautiful gown with encrusted beaded bodice by Ben Reig at Neiman Marcus, photo by Neal Barr, Harper's Bazaar, March 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in bell-shaped tunic over lean pants in white cotton broderie Anglaise with gleaming hints of shell pink satin beneath, by Stella, sandals by Charles Jourdan, photo by James Moore, Harper's Bazaar, June 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in cardigan jacket and A-line dress in pure wool doubleknit in gray and camel by Rona, Vogue, October 1, 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in dress and jacket in fine blend of silk and worsted by Patrick Porter for Rona, Harper's Bazaar, September 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in ivory shirtwaist-tunic paired to narrow neat day-shorts in rayon by Anne Fogarty, photo by James Moore, Harper's Bazaar, May 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in jacket and dress of pure wool knit by Rona, Vogue, August 1, 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in lovely black lace dress by Pat Sandler, Harper's Bazaar, February 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in sheer embroidered lace tunic and white crêpe evening gown by Gustav Tassell at I. Magnin, Vogue, September 1, 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew in white silk dance pants swinging out with a diagonal side-wrap and mid-riff length silk shirted blouson by Stavropolous, belts by Jules van Rouge, sandals by Charles Jourdan, photo by James Moore, Harper's Bazaar, April 1969

Alexandra Afganisjew wearing wide-legged evening pajamas by Richard Tam at neiman Marcus, photo by Neal Barr, Harper's Bazaar, October 1969