Marina Schiano (1941–2019) was an Italian model, muse, and fashion journalist. Starting her career in Milan as a teenager, she became a renowned model, appearing in numerous international fashion magazines, including Vogue. She was particularly known for being a muse to designers like Yves Saint Laurent.
Beyond modeling, Schiano held significant roles in the fashion industry. She served as Vice-President for North America for Yves Saint Laurent and later as Creative Style Director for Vanity Fair magazine. She was also a talented photographer and a jewelry designer. Schiano’s influence spanned decades, making her a true icon of the fashion world.
Take a look at these stunning photos to see portraits of a young Marina Schiano as a model in the late 1960s.
Marina Schiano in belted purple tunic and pants with wide embroidered bands of red and gilt by Deanna Littel, hair by Suga of Kenneth, photo by Henry Clarke at Monte Alban in Oaxaca, Mexico, Vogue 1968
Marina Schiano in pink and white chiffon top and skirt by Malcolm Starr, hair by Suga of Kenneth, photo by Henry Clarke in the Court of Nuns, Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico, Vogue, 1968
Marina Schiano in pink chiffon evening outfit by Adolfo outside the Temple of Warriors, at Chichén Itzá, Mexico, photo by Henry Clarke, 1968
Marina Schiano in black jersey shirt with a multi-colored sash, worn with thin shiny chains, a body belt of gold bands at neck and waist chain-linked, all by Sant’ Angelo, photo by Gianni Penati, Vogue, November 15, 1968
Marina Schiano in a leotard shirt with button-down collar shirt cuffs and bikini legs of black Caprolan nylon jersey by Van Raalte, photo by Alexis Waldeck, Vogue, July 1, 1968
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