Lisa Taylor (model)
Lisa Taylor | |
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| File:Lisa Taylor 1976.jpg Lisa Taylor by Arthur Elgort in 1976 | |
| Born | Lisa Stillman Taylor 1951 Oyster Bay, New York, USA |
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| Years active | 1971-present |
| Spouse |
Ellis Bradley Jones (m. 1989) |
| Children | 2 |
Lisa Taylor is a model and actress from New York, USA. In the 70s, she has 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 also known for her roles in Eyes of Laura Mars (1978),[2] Where the Buffalo Roam (1980) and Windy City (1984).[3]
Family and early life
Taylor was born 1951 at Oyster Bay, New York, USA. She quit her studies after a short stint at Pine Manor Junior College, Boston. Later she moved to New York, studied dance briefly and took up modelling at the age of 19.[4]
Career
Taylor signed with the Ford modeling agency in 1971 at the age of 19. One of her jobs was the cover of the college issue of Mademoiselle.[5]
In 1982, she quit her modelling career and moved to West Coast to get rid of debilitating drug and alcohol habit.[4]
Taylor is very vocal about the use of drugs in the fashion industry.[6][7]
References
- ^ Okwodu, Janelle. "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. "NEW IDEAL". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ "'70s Supermodel Lisa Taylor Talks Life in the Flash Lane". www.standardhotels.com. 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.