Isabella Blow

English magazine editor and fashion icon

Isabella Blow - English magazine editor and fashion icon
Born

November 19th, 1958
66 years ago

Died

May 7th, 2007
17 years ago — 48 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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An influential magazine editor, played a pivotal role in the fashion industry through various editorial positions. Contributed significantly to publications such as 'Tatler' and 'Vogue' in the UK, shaping fashion discourse. Provided crucial support to emerging designers, facilitating the rise of several notable talents. Known for a distinctive personal style that blended avant-garde elements with high fashion, utilized fashion as a form of self-expression and commentary.

Served as Fashion Director at 'Tatler'

Championed designers like Alexander McQueen

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