Last Updated: 08 May, 2024 | Views: 199
Age: 95
Profession: Painter
Other Profession(s): Actress, Artist, Fashion Designer, Socialite
Famous For: Developer of designer blue jeans
About (Profile/Biography):
Gloria Vanderbilt was an American socialite, fashion designer, actress, and artist. She was famous for the riches and social standing of her family and was born in New York City.
Gloria Vanderbilt Fashion Line: In the 70s, Vanderbilt got her career off the ground as a fashion designer. She gained a lot of attention for her custom jeans, which were loved by everyone in the US. She introduced many other profitable fashion lines such as accessories and fragrances.
She launched her own brand in the 70s. It was known for its stylish clothes like trousers, coats, blouses, and accessories. However, it especially stood out because of its premium denim. One of their most unique features was putting “Gloria Vanderbilt” on the back pockets of their jeans. This allowed them to make a name for themselves throughout the 80s and 90s. Even though this company has changed through time, it’s still a respected name in fashion today.
Gloria Vanderbilt Movies:
Gloria Vanderbilt only made a few appearances in films and television programmes during her acting career. Her illustrious acting credits include:
In the romantic drama "The Swan" from 1956, Vanderbilt made her acting debut in a supporting part.
Vanderbilt made an appearance as a guest on the well-known TV programme "Playboy After Dark"
In the comedy "Love at First Bite" (1979), Vanderbilt played a minor role.
Vanderbilt had an appearance in the 1982 television miniseries "Little Gloria... Happy at Last," which was based on her actual life.
Gloria Vanderbilt Custody Case:
Carter Vanderbilt Cooper, Gloria Vanderbilt's younger son, was the subject of a highly publicised and contentious custody dispute in 1988. The trial, which took place in New York, received a lot of media coverage and earned the moniker "Gloria Vanderbilt Fraud Trial."
Gloria Vanderbilt Death:
Gloria Laura Vanderbilt died of stomach cancer on June 17, 2019, at the age of 95.
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