Born in Italy, Iris Bianchi began modeling in America around 1953. Her career spanned approximately 15 years. She appeared on covers of many magazines, including Mademoiselle, McCall’s, Charm, Seventeen, Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.
Iris Bianchi in the early 1960s
Iris Bianchi’s image was familiar to magazine readers during the mid-fifties until the late sixties. She had an unusually long career for a model during a time when the average modeling career lasted but a few years.
These glamorous photos captured portraits of Iris Bianchi as a model in the early 1960s.
Iris Bianchi in after-five dress of Creslan (acrylic) and wool by Leonard Arkin, Harper’s Bazaar, September 1960
Iris Bianchi in natural Autumn Haze EMBA mink coat by Victor Goldfarb, photo by Virginia Thoren, 1960
Iris Bianchi in Tourmaline EMBA mink coat with cape-collar designed by Andé Fath, jewelry by Harry Winston, photo by Virginia Thoren, Vogue, October 1, 1960
Iris Bianchi in two-piece pleated dress by Mr. Mort Sportswear, beads by Brania, Creslan acrylic ad, Vogue, July 1, 1960
Iris Bianchi in white sequined gown scattered with pink roses by Rappi, necklace and earrings by Firenzi, photo by Francesco Scavullo, Harper’s Bazaar, November 1960
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