Antonia Boekestijn was a prominent Dutch fashion model who gained recognition during the revolutionary 1960s, a decade that dramatically redefined beauty standards and style across Europe.
Moving away from the formal elegance of the previous decade, the fashion world embraced a youthful, often androgynous aesthetic epitomized by the “Swinging Sixties.” Boekestijn’s career flourished during this period of change, where she served as a striking representative of Dutch influence on international style. She was known for embodying the era’s liberated spirit, likely gracing the pages of influential European fashion magazines and collaborating with designers who championed the new, ready-to-wear silhouettes.
Boekestijn’s presence helped establish her as one of the notable, though historically less-publicized, faces who shaped the look of 1960s European glamour.
Antonia in green linen ensemble by Arkay, hat by Mr. John, necklace by Miriam Haskell, photo by Francesco Scavullo, Bangkok, Thailand, Harper’s Bazaar, May 1962
Antonia in a glimmering white satin twill coat over a buttercup-gold matelassé dress by Bill Blass, Harper’s Bazaar, October 1962
Antonia in Aeolion EMBA mink polo coat worn with shiny black leather boots and hat from Hattie Carnegie, photo by Hiro, Harper’s Bazaar, November 1962
Antonia in cocoon-shaped coat of GLMA natural dark mink from Fredrica, mohair scarf by Echo, suede boots from Dior, sued pants by Ramos, photo by Hiro, Harper’s Bazaar, November 1962
Antonia in day-length dress and jacket in glittering vin rosé lace and wine red satin skirt by Galanos, superb pearl strands with diamond-cap baroque drop by Imperial Pearl, photo by Bert Stern, Vogue, October 15, 1962
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