Born 1954 in Geldrop, Netherlands, Dutch retired model and actress Apollonia van Ravenstein began her career at the age of 15, and became one of the most sought-after models of the 1970s, modeling for Halston and Diane von Fürstenberg. She appeared on multiple
Vogue magazine covers, including British
Vogue and
Vogue Italia.
Apollonia van Ravenstein had modeling contracts with photographers Norman Parkinson, Irving Penn, and Richard Avedon. Parkinson called her the “maddest, funniest, hardest-working model who ever earned a fortune.” She was the muse of photographer Ara Gallant and they often partied together.
In the 1980s, van Ravenstein had roles in the films Seraphita’s Diary (1982), Nothing Lasts Forever (1984), and Flodder (1986). She also appeared in Anton Corbijn’s 1986 music video “Golden Earrings Quiet Eyes.” After retiring from modeling and acting, she began working as a hostess for the Holland America Line luxury cruise ships in the late 1990s.
Take a look at these beautiful photos to see portraits of a young Apollonia van Ravenstein as a model in the 1970s.
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| Apollonia Van Ravenstein photographed by Arthur Elgort, Paris, 1970 |
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| Apollonia van Ravenstein in a karate wrap and trousers by Loveable, photo by Norman Parkinson, Vogue, 1971 |
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| Apollonia van Ravenstein photographed by Norman Parkinson for British Vogue, 1971 |
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| Apollonia van Ravenstein photographed by Norman Parkinson for British Vogue, 1971 |
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| Apollonia van Ravenstein wearing Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, photo by Norman Parkinson, Vogue, 1971 |
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