Chinn, Alva
Person
Biography
Alva Chinn is an American fashion model. She was one of Oscar de la Renta's favorite models. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Chinn worked as a successful model for well-known designers of the period, including modeling for the American contingent at the 'Battle of Versailles' in 1973. In 1977, Chinn appeared on the cover of musical group Chic's debut album "Chic". Chinn began acting in 1983, which she continues to do to this day.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Alva Chinn for Halston, 1973
Item
Identifier: SC.387.1.13
Scope and Contents
Framed black and white photograph of model Alva Chinn wearing Halston while rehearsing on stage for the Grand Divertissements à Versailles.
Dates:
1973
Alva Chinn for Halston with Breast Exposed, 1973
Item
Identifier: SC.387.1.14
Scope and Contents
Framed black and white photograph of model Alva Chinn rehearsing on stage for the Grande Divertissements à Versailles with one breast exposed.
Dates:
1973
Nancy North photographs and sketches, 1973
Collection
Identifier: SC.387
Scope and Contents
This collections is comprised of seventeen (17) 18x16" black and white framed photographs by Bill Cunninham taken at the Grand Divertissement à Versailles in 1973. Persons featured in photographs include Marisa Berenson, Karen Bjornson, Alva Chinn, Dennis Christopher, Pat Cleveland, Bill Dugan, Heidi Lieberfarb, China Machado, Nancy North, Chris Royer, Ramona Saunders, and Andy Warhol. Also included in the collection are twenty-five (25) 17 x 11" original marker sketches by Halston and a...
Dates:
1973
Found in:
Special Collections and FIT Archive