Now popular models from so many that remember all is not possible. But just a few decades ago every model was unique and famous all over the world. But the very first supermodel became Veruschka. Who is she and what was her path to success?
Vera Gottlieb von Anna Lendorf, exactly what is actually named the best model of the 1960s, was born on 14 may 1939 in East Prussia. Her childhood passed in a family estate in the village of Sztynort. Parents are aristocrats are unable to guarantee the safety and happiness – part of the estate, located near the headquarters of the Fuhrer under the name “wolves” was confiscated by Ribbentrop, and after that were tragic years of Nazi rule. Graf Heinrich von Lehndorff-Steinort, the father of Faith, was a Lieutenant in the reserves of the Wehrmacht. However, he did not share the Nazi ideals and took part in the operation “Valkyrie” - it was a political conspiracy whose aim was the assassination of Hitler. Associates revealed, Henry executed. Property of von Lendorff was confiscated and the family was sent to a labor camp. Vera's life was changed forever.
After the war, the future of the German model Veruschka was enrolled in school, and then went to the Hamburg school – she planned to study to become a painter on fabrics textile mills. School was too strict setting for which the freedom-loving nature of the young aristocrat did not fit. So soon Veruschka von Lehndorff went to Florence, where he decided to take up painting. Refined good looks and blonde hair was in Italy rare, so seeing a girl once, many remember it forever. It happened with the well-known portraitist and street photographer Ugo Mulas – slim Faith with a MOP of wheat hair fascinated him from the first meeting. He immediately offered her a job as a model. Vera decided to try myself in this sphere. The first pictures dated 1960 – and then began her way to the top.
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Photoshoots from Italy became the first portfolio, which was made by Veruschka. The model went with him to Paris. But first, her appearance did not cause the French agents of delight. German actress and model was not very popular after recent political developments, and the figure of Faith seemed too lanky and awkward. For feminine images, common then in Paris under the influence of Christian Dior, she wouldn't come.
The American model of 60 years was also not similar to Verushka, nevertheless Eileen Ford of new York Agency Ford Models invited the girl to continue his career overseas. Despite the fact that to buy a ticket on a transatlantic flight the mother of Faith had to sell the family kettle of Saxony, the budding model has resolutely set out to conquer another country.
In 1961 Veruschka von Lehndorff came to America. But friendly Eileen from Paris was quite different at home – in new York she was pretending she first sees the young German. All the auditions ended in failure, and Faith went back to Europe. She decided not to give up the dream and thought a lot about your image. And so was born the alter ego von Lehndorff, a special girl Veruschka. The model decided to forget about his past and transform into the mysterious Russian beauty with an unusual name – after the two world wars not to speak of Germany was a good decision. Everything has changed: gait, gestures, manner of dress. Now Veruschka dressed in black, and wore moderate shoes without a heel. A graceful femininity, which differed blond German actress, Aryan aristocracy and tragic future with concentration camps left behind – instead of young Germans before the Americans appeared eccentric Russian.
The choice of the Russian myth was very successful – the winners of the Second world caused the Americans awe. Intensified impression of the original image, which was invented by Veruschka-the model showed up without a portfolio, telling the photographer that wants to look at something that can do it, not to show him the work of others. A stunning silhouette with endlessly long legs and an unforgettable person justify such audacity. To Veruschka gained popularity. Unusual growth set it apart from other models not only in the literal but in the figurative sense. In the 1960s there was a popular girl. Soon Verushka noticed Diana Vreeland, who was then editor of the American magazine "Vogue”.
She saw in her man new era and decided to put her photo on the cover. For young models was hired a regular stylist, and the crowd of photographers was so impressive that even the Irvine pennu, the best master of the twentieth century, had to wait for Faith to three weeks. In the result to Diana and Veruschka were able to achieve unprecedented success. Each skin has become a fashionable event, but only Faith has adorned his face “Vogue” eleven times. In this industry that can compare with obtaining 11 figurines «Oscar». In addition“Vogue”, pictures veruschka there are about eight hundred other covers that seem real model record.
The Famous Veruschka, the model that learned the whole world, could not be confined to one thing. She decided to try itself in cinema. The first work was the film "blow up”. It Veruschka went fairly simple for her role model. Despite the fact that the episode with her was a five-minute and phrases were not enough, the film became its next success. The scene with Faith became the best erotic shots. She managed to outshine even Twiggy, another popular model of the sixties. In addition to the film, Veruschka art. To help her in this decided Salvador Dali. In 1966, they were surreal as the artist poured Verushka shaving foam. Model discovered her love for transformation and body-art. In the future a lot she did it herself, making great photos, which is almost impossible to believe that this is – all the same Veruschka. With the help of body art model reincarnated not only in man or in animal but also in plant or mineral.
In the years of the popularity of Veruschka received up to ten thousand dollars a day. Her success continued until 1975, when the new editor of "Vogue" demanded changes in the image, and the model decided to quit this industry. Posh, Veruschka refused to make relevant at a time hair and to adapt to new trends. So she disappeared from the covers. However, a busy life of Faith will not go away. She did and still continues to make art, as well as in films – one of his last works was the role in spy movie "Casino Royale”.
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