Merle Lynn was a distinguished high-fashion model who became a prominent face of the early 1960s couture scene. Born in February 1943, she possessed a refined elegance that captured the attention of legendary photographers like Richard Dormer and Guy Bourdin, appearing in prestigious publications such as Paris Vogue and the Vogue Pattern Book.
Beyond her success on the runway and in beauty campaigns for brands like Estée Lauder, Lynn revealed a creative depth that extended into the literary world. Writing under the name Merle Lynn Browne, she authored novels including The Ravishers and The Arousers, often collaborating with her husband, the New York Times best-selling novelist Gerald A. Browne.
Her journey from a high-fashion muse in Paris to a published author remains a testament to her multifaceted talent. She shares a quiet, creative life with her husband in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Merle Lynn, make-up for eyes ‘Evening Star’ and nail polish ‘White Frost’ by Estee Lauder, photo by Guy Bourdin, Paris Vogue, December 1966
Merle Lynn in worsted twill dress by Susan Small, photo by Richard Rutledge, Harper’s Bazaar UK, April 1966
Merle Lynn in apres-ski felt jacket with diamond pattern by Hermès, photo by Jean Louis Guégan, 1965
Merle Lynn in metallic dress with short St.Gall metallic lace bolero by Yves Saint Laurent, photo by Tom Kublin, 1965
Merle Lynn in beautiful evening dress of white silk jersey with a high waist, long floating panels on each side and one in back worn as a loose cowl hood by Patricia at Aldo Bruno, photo by Bill King, Harper’s Bazaar UK, September 1966
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