35 Glamorous Photos of Astrid Heeren as a Model in the 1960s

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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).

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.
Astrid Heeren is wearing a blistered matelasse overblouse with wide turtleneck by Malbe, photo by Peter Beard, Vogue, 1962

Astrid Heeren in blue gabardine suit worn over white piqué blouse by André Courrèges, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1963

Astrid Heeren in elegant white and mottled pink tweed suit, wrap skirt is closed by a bow, by Courrèges, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1963

Astrid Heeren in green and mauve rayon-chiffon empire nightgown by Eve Stillman, photo by Horst P. Horst, Vogue, November 1, 1963

Astrid Heeren in heather tweed suit over cherry silk blouse Jean Dessès, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1963

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