A Life Curated A Life Curated with Marisa Berenson Schiaparelli
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Apr 1, 2026 Marisa Berenson, a cultural and fashion icon and granddaughter of designer Elsa Schiaparelli, recalls life amid art and couture. She speaks about growing up with legendary creatives, being a defining face of the 1970s, working with photographers and directors, and how spirituality and family legacy shaped her view of fashion as art.
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How Photographers Shaped Her Many Faces
- Marisa worked with the era's great photographers and says each revealed a different facet: Penn's silent, church-like lighting versus Avedon's noisy, kinetic studio.
- She describes being a chameleon who enjoyed slipping into directors' visions and styles.
From Silent Bailey Shoot To Diana Vreeland Discovery
- David Bailey was the first photographer to shoot Marisa at age 16 while she was not yet a model, producing a traumatic silent studio experience.
- Diana Vreeland later 'rediscovered' her and sent her to Vogue, launching her rapid rise in New York and Paris.
The Dangerous Glamour Of A Guy Bourdin Shoot
- Working with Guy Bourdin was intense; Marisa was painted metallic bronze and posed with torches, making the shoot visually striking but terrifying.
- She recalls he 'didn't care about the models' and prioritized his artwork over comfort.