Carmen Dell'Orefice

Biography

Carmen Dell’Orefice is an American model and actress, born in New York City. She is recognized as the world's oldest working model, having maintained her career through various decades. At age 15, she graced the cover of Vogue, becoming one of the youngest models to do so. Her modeling journey began when she was approached by a photographer's wife while en route to ballet class. Carmen became a favored subject of prominent photographers, including Erwin Blumenfeld and Richard Avedon. Throughout her career, she has been featured in numerous high-profile fashion publications and campaigns. Despite facing challenges in her early life, including financial difficulties, Carmen's resilience led her to work with leading fashion agencies. She has also been noted as a muse to the surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. Dell'Orefice's enduring presence in the fashion industry is marked by her ability to adapt to changing trends over the years.