Legendary '60s Models Who Are Still Working In The Industry Today

The modeling industry has never been particularly kind to aging. Most models peak while they're still young, and even the supermodels who are remembered decades later are usually celebrated for their past work rather than what they're doing today. Every once in a while, though, the industry produces anomalies: women who evolve as quickly as the industry itself, beat the odds, and find ways to remain relevant over many eras. Despite the darker sides of modeling, which are rife with ageism and barely attainable beauty standards, these women simply refuse to fade into fashion history.

Interestingly, a handful of these unique models came onto the scene in the '60s. The decade was pivotal for fashion, and much of that change was driven by models with distinctive features, distinguished personal styles, and completely unique approaches to fashion and the runway. It's been more than half a century since then, and the fashion industry has changed dramatically. Yet some of the models who defined that era are still impressively relevant.

Marisa Berenson is a nepo baby through and through, but there's no doubt that her talent and skills are the real reason she's been a force in fashion since the mid-60s. Berenson's grandmother was the Elsa Schiaparelli, and her mother, Maria Schiaparelli, was a countess. But beyond her famous heritage, what really made Berenson stand out were her unique features, her versatility in front of the camera, and her glamorous sense of style.

By the time she turned 18, she made it to the front cover of Vogue. In the years to come, she would work with an impressive list of luxury brands, famed designers, and sought-after photographers. Berenson also dipped her toes into acting, with one of her most famous films being the 1971 "Death in Venice."

Berenson has slowed down a bit, but she's still a total knockout of a supermodel today. She's actively involved in major fashion campaigns and magazines, and her on-screen presence is impossible to ignore. She was featured in Elle Spain's August 2026 issue, appeared in Valentino's Cruise 2026 campaign, and even walked for Antonio Marras' Spring/Summer 2024 show.

From the start of her career in 1966, it was clear Pat Cleveland was special. At just 15 years old, she caught the eye of a Vogue employee who saw her and loved the homemade clothes she had on. Thanks to her personal style and stunning looks, she found success in the industry pretty quickly, but there was one hang-up — racism and discrimination meant that she wasn't allowed to take on certain roles. Now, another model might have made peace with the situation, but Cleveland refused to be caged. She moved to Paris and only came back to the USA in 1974, when a Black model was on the cover of Vogue.

Back in the USA, she continued to make quite a name for herself. While other models rocked the traditional strut, she twirled, danced, and expressed herself on the runway. Beyond her unique walk, her design experience meant that her clothes weren't typical. These unique traits have kept her in the industry for more than 60 years, and today, Pat Cleveland is still a stunning fashion risk-taker.

In June 2026, she walked the runway in a Naeem Khan couture gown at the Runway of Pride and hosted the show. She was also photographed for Edie Parker Flower's 420 Campaign in April 2026 and was featured in Vanity Fair's September 2026 editorial titled "Flow State." Pat Cleveland also has a lookalike daughter, Anna Cleveland, who has her mom's good looks and is a model. Mother and daughter graced the cover of Flaunt Magazine in February.

Supermodel Penelope Tree is still a stunner and runway star today, and none of these achievements simply fell into her lap. After catching the eye of Vogue's Diana Vreeland in 1966, she took the industry by storm pretty quickly. She had distinctive looks that advertisers initially found unsuitable but were perfect for the modeling world. Within months, Tree was racking up credits, and within a few years, she was famous. That all came crashing down in the early 1970s when she developed acne. A model's looks are everything, so to the world, her career was as good as over. Except Tree was not one to stay down.

For about 30 years, she built a life outside fashion, focusing on her children and advocacy. But in 2006, aged 56, Tree began dipping her toes back into fashion with a Burberry shoot. In 2012, she appeared in Barneys New York's "Tree Time" campaign. By 2020, she made her runway comeback, walking for Fendi a few months before her 71st birthday. In 2025, Tree was particularly busy. She walked for Richard Quinn and appeared in editorials for Zara's "50 Years 50 Icons" Ad Campaign.

Considering what iconic supermodel Lauren Hutton looks like now, her continued success isn't surprising. But her career wasn't always straightforward. She began modeling in 1964 at 20 and quickly made a name for herself with her distinctive gap-toothed smile. She went on to appear on Vogue's cover 44 times, making her one of the magazine's most frequently featured cover models. Then, in 1974, Hutton changed the modeling business by demanding a $250,000 deal with Revlon instead of being paid by the hour.

But a decade later at 40, Revlon dropped her, claiming that makeup wasn't appealing to women over 40. Hutton briefly tried acting, but even that career wasn't immune to ageism. However, instead of giving up like many others would have, Hutton pivoted. In 2002, she launched her own cosmetics company on the Home Shopping Network and brought in $400,000 in less than four hours.

Soon enough, fashion came calling again, and from 2008, she became booked and busy once again. In February 2026, she starred in Gant's Spring/Summer 2026 "Building on Legacy" campaign. She also appeared on the cover of Neptune Papers and, in May 2026, posed as the cover model for the Jacques Marie Mage × Haider Ackermann eyewear campaign.

Twiggy, whose real name is Lesley Hornby, was discovered in 1966 at 16. She was thin, with huge eyes highlighted by intense eyelashes. Her unique looks skyrocketed her to fame, and soon, she was everywhere, with her face gracing anything from fashion magazines to Twiggy dolls and posters. In fact, throwback photos of Twiggy from the '60s show that she perfectly captured the era's vibe. Interestingly, Twiggy's original modeling career was actually quite short. By the '70s, she ditched fashion to dive into the world of acting and singing. She even won two Golden Globes, including one for "New Star Of The Year."

Twiggy's return to modeling began in 1993 when she was in her 40s. She covered Italian Vogue, then in later years became the face of Marks & Spencer, and even worked as a judge on America's Next Top model. Since then, she's taken a selective approach to modeling and made it clear that she has no plans to fully retire.

Most recently, she appeared in Zara's 50th-anniversary campaign and on the cover of L'Officiel Argentina. In 2026, she was the face of Burberry's Summer campaign and also covered Defined Magazine. In September 2026, she received the Style Icon Award at The Daily Front Row's Fashion Media Awards.