Marisa Berenson's Style Evolution (PHOTOS)

Why This '70s "It" Girl Became YSL's Muse

Marisa Berenson, granddaughter of Elsa Schiaparelli and dubbed "the girl of the Seventies" by Yves Saint-Laurent, was groomed by the likes of Diana Vreeland for fashion stardom. The model, who posed for famous photographers like Richard Avedon, Irving Penn and Helmut Newton, graced the covers of countless fashion magazines and was notorious for her jet-setting lifestyle.

Whether it was flying to Capri with Diane von Furstenberg or attending Truman Capote's Black and White Ball, the Queen of the Scene was 'It' girl of the '60s and '70s. And she had the wardrobe to match: clad in bright turbans, statement jewelry and long caftans, Berenson's style was a mix of boho and city-chic. Today, the 65-year-old (she celebrates her birthday this Wednesday) is still clearly influenced by her days spent socializing with Halston, Warhol and the like and can be seen front row at fashion shows wearing luxe layers and over-sized necklaces. And there's no sign she's slowing down -- the style icon has been spotted sauntering down the runway for Tom Ford and Alberta Ferretti.

Meanwhile, check out some of Berenson's iconic modeling shots.

January 1968

All Photos: Getty

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