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Isabella Albonico: Fabulous Portraits of Italian Model From the 1950s and 1960s

Isabella Albonico was an Italian fashion model and actress. She began her modeling career at the age of fifteen by participating in a beauty pageant. She moved to New York City at the age of 20, to pursue her modeling career.

Brown-haired, brown-eyed, and slim figure, Isabella was famous for her stunning and photogenic looks. She has been featured on the covers of the top showbiz and fashion magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Life. She made her screen debut in 1962 when she was cast opposite to Gary Grant in the movie “A Touch of Mink”. She also appeared in an Italian film Smog in 1962.

Have a look at some of her stunning fashion portraits from the 1950s and 1960s.

#1 Isabella Albonico in bright hyacinth wool town suit, a cropped top ties across the shoulders, and an eased skirt on a camisole. Vogue, February 1, 1959

#2 Isabella Albonico in beautiful grass-green tweed suit by Seymour Fox, green leaves hat by Emme. Harper’s Bazaar, February 1960

#3 Isabella Albonico in moss-green shaggy wool coat with rounded shoulders and double-breasted by Christian Dior-New York, hat also by Dior-New York, handbag by Gucci. Vogue, August 15, 1960

#5 Isabella in brown silk chiffon dress, a rose marks the high corsage above the graceful flow of the skirt, by Jane Derby, necklace by Nettie Rosenstein. Harper’s Bazaar, March 1959

#6 Isabella Albonico in a slinky pink matte jersey dress that’s wrapped and tied by Gernreich-Bass, necklaces by Brania. Vogue, January 15, 1960

#7 Isabella Albonico wears a black sequined cap by Adolfo for Emme. Vogue, October 1, 1960

#8 Isabella in a pale cafe-au-lait suit of Italian silk over a sharp-pink silk chiffon. Vogue, March 1, 1960

#9 Isabella Albonico in curve of white textured fabric with cuffed sleeve by Scaasi. Vogue, April 15, 1963

#10 Isabella Albonico in deep blue cashmere sweater with big wide turtleneck collar by Braemar, worn with faux emerqalds by Hattie Carnegie. Harper’s Bazaar, August 1957

#14 Isabella is wearing a Panama hat designed by Adolfo, framed by leaves in the patio of a 140-year old house in Cuba, 1958

#15 Isabella Albonico in beautiful blue suit of Italian silk twill by Marquise, SAGA Norwegian fox stole by Fredrica, silk flower hat by Emme. Vogue, March 1, 1959

#16 Isabella Albonico in beige and black dress and jacket of silk broadcloth by Mort Schrader, straw hat by John Frederics Charmer, jet necklaces by Marvella. Vogue, June 1959

#17 Isabella Albonico in black, lacy knitted wool dress with deep v-neck by Monte-Sano & Pruzan. Vogue, November 15, 1959

#18 Isabella Albonico in brocade gown of gold and pink flowers on green background shot with gilt Lurex by Branell, coiffure by Elizabeth Arden. Harper’s Bazaar, October 1959

#19 Isabella Albonico in brown and white floral print dress of twilled silk with wide neckline and low back by Larry Aldrich. Harper’s Bazaar, March 1959

#20 Isabella Albonico in lovely silk surah floral print dress by Jane Derby. Vogue, June 1959

#21 Isabella Albonico in magnificent gown with enormous wing-like sleeves of Venetian green velvet and taffeta by Grès. Vogue, December 1, 1959

#22 Isabella Albonico in pale blue wool and silk tweed suit with belted jacket by Monte Sano & Pruzan, white organdie hat by Irene of New York, jewelry by Cartier. Vogue, February 1, 1959

#23 Isabella Albonico in taupe-brown and beige paisley silk separates by Sportwhirl, moss-green velveteen hat by Sally Victor, Marvella jewelry. Vogue, July 1, 1959

#24 Isabella Albonico in two-piece cocktail suit by Pierre Cardin, 1959

#25 Isabella Albonico is wearing a red satin evening coat, black satin hat, and cut crystal beads of deep sea-green, all by Dior, make-up from Max Factor. Vogue, November 1, 1959

#26 Isabella Albonico photographed by John Rawlings, wearing burgundy velvet dress by Harvey Berin with white mutation mink stole by Saga, 1959

#28 Isabella in pale blue satin dress under flowery cafe-au-lait Chantilly lace, by Jane Derby, turquoise and diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. Harper’s Bazaar, October 1959

#29 Isabella wearing a garnet velvet pillbox with bow by Lilly Dache, 1959

#31 Floating against a backdrop of the galaxy, Isabella is wearing violet short evening dress with pleats which drape across one shoulder by Maurice Rentner, 1960

#32 Isabella Albonico in asymmetric evening gown of colorful floral print in Bianchini silk by Galanos, Miriam Haskell earrings. Harper’s Bazaar, April 1960

#33 Isabella Albonico in lemon gold wool tweed suit by George Carmel, hat by Emme, Marvella earrings. Harper’s Bazaar, February 1960

#34 Isabella Albonico in mulberry colored cotton and silk tweed dress and jacket, by Samuel Winston, jewelry by Verdura, 1960

#35 Isabella Albonico in ravishing late day dress of black Swiss organdie covered with red flowers by Traina-Norell. Harper’s Bazaar, April 1960

#36 Isabella Albonico in sequined cap by Adolfo for Emme. Vogue, October 1960

#37 Isabella Albonico in slim purple wool coat with stand-away collar by Monte Sano & Pruzan, hat by Sally Victor, jewelry by Cartier. Vogue, October 1, 1960

#38 Isabella Albonico in Southwest African Persian lamb coat with mink collar by Evans, hat by Amrose. Harper’s Bazaar, November 1960

#39 Isabella Albonico in violet tulle hat held together with black velvet bow by Gustave Tassell. Vogue, September 1, 1960

#41 Isabella Albonico, photo by Tom Palumbo (used as cover), Vogue, September 15, 1960

#42 Isabella in beautiful short evening dress of silk organza printed in large daisies which spill over into the lining of the pink silk coat. Vogue, June 1, 1960

#43 Isabella in silk dress printed in swirls of pale brown and wine with lotus tendrils. Vogue, June 1, 1960

#44 Isabella Albonico in boldly colored plum-red and blue print two-piece dress on Liberty of London silk. Vogue, April 1, 1961

#45 Isabella Albonico is wearing a black silk shantung suit with yellow and white polka-dot blouse which also lines the jacket. Vogue, March 15, 1961

#46 Isabella Albonico in green cotton-dacron summer coat-dress by Maurice Rentner, orange silk-shantung Breton by Mr. John. Vogue 1962

#47 Isabella Albonico in orange Moygashel linen dress worn with orange and limes appliquéd silk half-moon shawl. Harper’s Bazaar, April 1962

#48 Isabella Albonico in patio-costume of pink over rose broadcloth shirred under a skim-fitted top by Toni Owen, necklace by Lilly Daché. Vogue, April 1, 1963

#49 Isabella Albonico in patio-costume of pink over rose broadcloth shirred under a skim-fitted top by Toni Owen, necklace by Lilly Daché. Vogue, April 1, 1963

Written by Alicia Linn

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