Lisa Taylor is a model and actress from New York City. In the 1970s, she was a frequent presence in the pages of Vogue and appeared on the cover four times.[1] She was the face of brands like Calvin Klein, Dior, and Oscar de la Renta. She is known for her roles in Eyes of Laura Mars (1978),[2] Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) and Windy City (1984).[3] She also appeared in the 2012 HBO documentary, About Face: Supermodels Then and Now.
Lisa Taylor | |
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| Born | Lisa Stillman Taylor 1951 (age 72–73) Oyster Bay, New York, US |
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| Years active | 1971–present |
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Ellis Bradley Jones (m. 1989) |
| Children | 2 |
Family and early life
editTaylor was born 1951 at Oyster Bay, New York. She quit her studies after a short stint at Pine Manor Junior College in Boston. Later she moved to New York, studied dance briefly and started modelling at the age of 19.[4]
Career
editTaylor signed with the Ford modeling agency in 1971 at the age of 19. She was one of the most sought after models during the 1970's, appearing in many iconic ads for top designers like Christian Dior. In addition to her Vogue covers, she also appeared on the covers of Harper's Bazaar and New York magazine for a cover story titled, "When Supermodels Ran Wild." One of her first jobs was the cover of the college issue of Mademoiselle.[5]
In 1982, she quit her modelling career and moved to West Coast of the United States to get rid of a debilitating drug and alcohol habit.[4]
Taylor is very vocal about the use of drugs in the fashion industry.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ Okwodu, Janelle (August 25, 2017). "Why Lisa Taylor, '70s Supermodel, Was the Ultimate Fashion Muse". Vogue. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ Ridley, Jane (July 19, 2012). "The dark side of the jet set life". New York Post. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ "Lisa Taylor | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ a b Bandler, Michael J. (November 8, 1992). "NEW IDEAL". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ "'70s Supermodel Lisa Taylor Talks Life in the Flash Lane". www.standardhotels.com. August 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ Pesce, Nicole Lyn. "Supermodel survivors share the business' dark side in new HBO documentary 'About Face'". nydailynews.com. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ "Supermodel Icons Discuss the Ugly Side of Modeling | Modeling Mentor Blog". Retrieved April 3, 2020.