L'Wren Scott - sad news RIP
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I have never heard of L Wren Scott, may her passing be peaceful and the journey to the next life be exhilarating.
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R.I.P
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/p...irlfriend-found-dead-in-new-york-9197859.html
L’Wren Scott, the high-end fashion designer, stylist to the stars and long-term partner of Sir Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones, was found dead in her Manhattan home on Monday morning. She was 49-years-old and appeared to have committed suicide, officials said.
Raised by adoptive parents in Utah, Ms Scott stood at six foot, three inches tall. Soon after leaving high school she was spotted by the photographer Bruce Weber at a Calvin Klein shoot. At his suggestion, she travelled to Paris where she became a model for such names as David Bailey and Chanel. By the early 1990s she had moved to California. As a stylist, her early assignments included the advertising campaign for Elizabeth Taylor’s White Diamonds perfume.
She emerged as a sought-after fashion designer to Hollywood royalty, contributing costumes to films including Eyes Wide Shut and Ocean’s Thirteen.
She also worked on a Martin Scorsese 2008 documentary about the Rolling Stones, when she was already many years into her relationship with Mr Jagger, who is 70.
Ms Scott came out with her first own-label collection in 2006, called “Little Black Dress”. After that, her creations were selected by several stars for Oscar nights including Amy Adams, Nicole Kidman and Penélope Cruz.
It was rumoured she had been picked to design the wedding dress for Angelina Jolie, expected soon to tie the knot with Brad Pitt. Other celebrities known to have worn her dresses have included the First Lady and Oprah Winfrey.
She had recently also launched a more affordable line of women’s fashion with the Banana Republic chain of clothing shops. The only possible indication of professional trouble was the cancelling of her runway show for London’s Fashion Week, due to reported production delays.
Earlier on Monday, Mick Jagger and his bandmates had touched down before dawn in Perth, Australia, to kick of their “On Fire” tour of the country. He was seen walking on a local beach in the late summer sun just hours before the news broke of his partner’s death.
Among those paying early tribute was Bianca Jagger, the rock star’s former wife. On Twitter she posted: “Heartbroken to learn of the loss of the lovely and talented L’Wren Scott. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May she rest in peace.”
Fellow fashion designer Marc Jacobs tweeted: “Rest in peace, L’Wren Scott. You’ll forever be missed.” Pop band Duran Duran tweeted: “Such sad news. Our condolences are with L’Wren’s family and friends.”
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/p...irlfriend-found-dead-in-new-york-9197859.html
L’Wren Scott, the high-end fashion designer, stylist to the stars and long-term partner of Sir Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones, was found dead in her Manhattan home on Monday morning. She was 49-years-old and appeared to have committed suicide, officials said.
Raised by adoptive parents in Utah, Ms Scott stood at six foot, three inches tall. Soon after leaving high school she was spotted by the photographer Bruce Weber at a Calvin Klein shoot. At his suggestion, she travelled to Paris where she became a model for such names as David Bailey and Chanel. By the early 1990s she had moved to California. As a stylist, her early assignments included the advertising campaign for Elizabeth Taylor’s White Diamonds perfume.
She emerged as a sought-after fashion designer to Hollywood royalty, contributing costumes to films including Eyes Wide Shut and Ocean’s Thirteen.
She also worked on a Martin Scorsese 2008 documentary about the Rolling Stones, when she was already many years into her relationship with Mr Jagger, who is 70.
Ms Scott came out with her first own-label collection in 2006, called “Little Black Dress”. After that, her creations were selected by several stars for Oscar nights including Amy Adams, Nicole Kidman and Penélope Cruz.
It was rumoured she had been picked to design the wedding dress for Angelina Jolie, expected soon to tie the knot with Brad Pitt. Other celebrities known to have worn her dresses have included the First Lady and Oprah Winfrey.
She had recently also launched a more affordable line of women’s fashion with the Banana Republic chain of clothing shops. The only possible indication of professional trouble was the cancelling of her runway show for London’s Fashion Week, due to reported production delays.
Earlier on Monday, Mick Jagger and his bandmates had touched down before dawn in Perth, Australia, to kick of their “On Fire” tour of the country. He was seen walking on a local beach in the late summer sun just hours before the news broke of his partner’s death.
Among those paying early tribute was Bianca Jagger, the rock star’s former wife. On Twitter she posted: “Heartbroken to learn of the loss of the lovely and talented L’Wren Scott. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May she rest in peace.”
Fellow fashion designer Marc Jacobs tweeted: “Rest in peace, L’Wren Scott. You’ll forever be missed.” Pop band Duran Duran tweeted: “Such sad news. Our condolences are with L’Wren’s family and friends.”