Bettina Bolegard

Slender and blonde, Bettina Bolegard made her mark as a supermodel during an era when the profession was still taking shape. Born in the United States on September 29, 1916, she was American by nationality and Caucasian by ethnicity. Her straight sexuality, though private, was simply a part of who she was.

She lived through decades of change, from the flapper era to the dawn of modern modeling. Her career spanned a time when the industry began to flourish. She passed away on October 9, 1977, at the age of 61. Her legacy remains tied to her pioneering work in fashion.