L'Wren Scott

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L'Wren Scott
Born
Luann Bambrough (adoption name)[1][2]

(1967-01-01)January 1, 1967
DiedMarch 17, 2014(2014-03-17) (aged 49)[3][4][5][6]
New York, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Fashion/costume designer, model
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
PartnerMick Jagger (2001-2014)

L'Wren Scott (born Luann Bambrough;[7][2] April 28, 1964 – March 17, 2014)[8] was an American model and fashion/costume designer.[9] She was the girlfriend of Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger at the time of her death.

Early life and education

Scott was named Luann Bambrough by the Mormon adoptive parents, Ivan and Lula Bambrough, who raised her in Roy, Utah.[1][10][11][12] Known for her tall frame, she had already reached 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) in height by the age of twelve, and would eventually grow to 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m).[1]

Career

At the suggestion of photographer Bruce Weber who spotted Scott at a Calvin Klein photo shoot, she left Utah after graduating from high school for Paris to pursue a career as a model. In Paris, she went on to work for Thierry Mugler and Chanel as well as model for such renowned photographers as Guy Bourdin, David Bailey and Jean-Paul Goude. [citation needed]

Stylist

Scott moved to California in the early 1990s and established herself as a stylist, initially in collaboration with photographer Herb Ritts, and later with Helmut Newton, Karl Lagerfeld and Mario Sorrenti. One of her early assignments was an ad campaign for Elizabeth Taylor's White Diamonds, eventually the world's top-selling celebrity fragrance.[13] She became a highly influential celebrity stylist.

In 2009, she contributed designs for Madonna to wear in her photo shoot with model Jesus Luz for W Magazine and in 2011, Scott styled actress Julia Roberts for a W Magazine[14] shoot, alongside Tom Hanks.

Scott designed costumes for such films as Diabolique (1996 remake), Ocean's Thirteen, Eyes Wide Shut, as well as Shine a Light, a documentary by Martin Scorsese about The Rolling Stones, with Mick Jagger, with whom she had been romantically linked since 2001.[15]

Designer

Scott's first collection as a clothing designer was called "Little Black Dress". It was launched in 2006. The collection presented an array of black dresses, including her now famous "Headmistress" dress worn by Madonna. Sarah Jessica Parker, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman,[16] Penélope Cruz and Amy Adams have all worn Scott's dresses to the Academy Awards. Other celebrities who have worn Scott's designs include Michelle Obama,[17] Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Naomi Campbell, Reese Witherspoon, Christina Hendricks, Jennifer Lopez, Sandra Bullock and Uma Thurman.

In 2010, Scott collaborated with Lancôme to design a capsule collection for the 2010 holiday season featuring a lipstick in Scott's signature bordeaux color. The campaign was shot by photographer Mario Testino and featured model Daria Werbowy wearing an outfit designed by Scott. May 2011 saw the launch of Scott's first collection of handbags, named "Lula" after her mother.[18] The line was launched at Barneys New York, with a personal appearance by Scott.[19][20] Scott collaborated with Banana Republic with an exclusive holiday collection including apparel and accessories for women.[21]

In February, the London Fashion Week showing of her fall 2014 collection was canceled.[22][23][24]

Death

Scott was found dead by her assistant at her apartment at 200 11th Ave in Chelsea, Manhattan around 10 a.m. on March 17, 2014. The AP reported that no note was found and there was no sign of foul play. A medical examiner has yet to determine the official cause of death. It is suspected to have been suicide. She was 49 years old.[25][9]

References

  1. ^ a b c "L'Wren Scott: 'I've never met a woman who thinks she's got a good enough figure'". Fashion.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Notice of death of L'Wren Scott, mtv.com; accessed March 17, 2014.
  3. ^ Notice of L'Wren Scott's death, today.com; accessed March 17, 2014.
  4. ^ L'Wren Scott commits suicide, nypost.com, March 17, 2014; accessed March 17, 2014.
  5. ^ L'Wren Scott dead at 49, observer.com; accessed March 17, 2014.
  6. ^ Obituary for designer L'Wren Scott, CNN.com; accessed March 17, 2014.
  7. ^ Notice of death of L'Wren Scott, Reuters.com; accessed March 17, 2014.
  8. ^ Obituary for L'Wren Scott, telegraph.co.uk; accessed March 17, 2014.
  9. ^ a b Fashion/costume designer L'Wren Scott found dead, foxnews.com; March 17, 2014; accessed March 17, 2014.
  10. ^ "The Rise and Rise of L'Wren Scott". The Daily Beast. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  11. ^ L'Wren Scott: Mick Jagger and now a Fragrance, nytimes.com; December 13, 2012; accessed March 17, 2014.
  12. ^ "Obituary: Ivan J. Bambrough". Deseret News. February 26, 2002. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  13. ^ Wilson, Eric (December 12, 2012). "L'Wren Scott: Fashion, Mick Jagger and Now a Fragrance". The New York Times. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
  14. ^ "Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks star in a new dramedy Larry Crowne". W Magazine. June 1, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  15. ^ Merle Ginsberg (March 18, 2009). "The Rise and Rise of L'Wren Scott". The Daily Beast. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  16. ^ "Nicole Kidman chooses L'Wren Scott for London premiere". Graziadaily.co.uk. December 11, 2008. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  17. ^ "Mrs. O - Follow the Fashion and Style of First Lady Michelle Obama". Mrs. O. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  18. ^ L'Wren Scott introduces Lula, her first full-sized bag, style.com; Juen 2011; accessed March 17, 2014.
  19. ^ Norwich, William (June 9, 2011). "A Day in the Life of L'Wren Scott". Vogue.com. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  20. ^ "L'Wren Scott from Utah girl to Fashion Icon". Daily E News. February 20, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2014.
  21. ^ L'Wren Scott collaboration with Banana Republic, fashion.telegraph.co.uk; accessed January 28, 2014.
  22. ^ L'Wren Scott fashion showing canceled, fashion.telegraph.co.uk; February 11, 2014; accessed March 17, 2014.
  23. ^ L'Wren Scott found dead, latimes.com; March 17, 2014; accessed March 17, 2014.
  24. ^ L'Wren Scott found dead in Chelsea apartment, newyork.cbslocal.com, March 17, 2014; accessed March 17, 2014.
  25. ^ "Mick Jagger's girlfriend L'Wren Scott found dead". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved March 17, 2014.

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