Veruschka von lehndorff biography

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'Veruschka' Vera Lehndorff & Holger Trülzsch

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Celebrating a Style Icon - Veruschka

Early Life and Career

Veruschka von Lehndorff, born on May 14, 1939, in Königsberg, East Prussia, was a German model and actress who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s. Her family was wealthy and aristocratic, and her father was a member of the German resistance during World War II. After the war, Veruschka's family fled to West Germany, where she spent much of her childhood. Initially interested in pursuing a career in art, Veruschka began modelling in the late 1950s, and by the early 1960s, she had become one of the most sought-after models in Europe.

1960s

Veruschka's big break came in 1963 when she was discovered by the legendary photographer Richard Avedon. Avedon was immediately struck by Veruschka's unique look and style, and he began photographing her for the pages of Harper's Bazaar and Vogue. Veruschka quickly became a favourite of the fashion industry and appeared in fashion spreads and on the covers of magazines all over the world. Her unique look, which often included bold makeup, unconventional poses, and dramatic lighting, helped to redefine the concept of beauty in the 1960s. Veruschka's style was also groundbreaking in its androgyny, as she often wore menswear-inspired clothing and incorporated traditionally masculine