Karen Bjornson
Karen Bjornson (born 1952) is an American model. She is best known as one of Halston's Halstonettes.
Karen Bjornson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1952 (age 68–69) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Model |
| Known for | one of Halston's Halstonettes |
| Spouse(s) | Timothy Macdonald |
| Children | 2 daughters |
Bjornson was born in Galesburg, Illinois in 1952, and later her family moved to Cincinnati.[1]
Bjornson moved to New York, and a month later met Halston, who hired her immediately.[2] She went on to appear on the cover of Newsweek and Cosmopolitan.[2]
Bjornson retired in the early 1980s to start a family, and returned to modelling in the early 2000s at the age of 50.[3][4]
She is married to interior designer, Timothy Macdonald, they have two daughters, and have lived in Darien, Connecticut since 1989.[3][1]
References
- "Karen Bjornson". iconicfocus.com. 4 February 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- Angell, Elizabeth. "Timeless Supermodel: Karen Bjornson". allure.com. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- La Ferla, Ruth. "Front Row". nytimes.com. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- La Ferla, Ruth. "Supermodels as They Age Are Focus of Documentary". nytimes.com. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
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