Lisa Taylor (model)

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]

Lisa Taylor
Lisa Taylor by Arthur Elgort in 1976
Born
Lisa Stillman Taylor

1951
Oyster Bay, New York, USA
Occupation
  • model
  • actress
Years active1971-present
Spouse(s)
Ellis Bradley Jones (m. 1989)
Children2

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
  1. Okwodu, Janelle. "Why Lisa Taylor, '70s Supermodel, Was the Ultimate Fashion Muse". Vogue. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  2. Ridley, Jane (July 19, 2012). "The dark side of the jet set life". New York Post. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  3. "Lisa Taylor | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  4. Bandler, Michael J. "NEW IDEAL". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  5. "'70s Supermodel Lisa Taylor Talks Life in the Flash Lane". www.standardhotels.com. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  6. Pesce, Nicole Lyn. "Supermodel survivors share the business' dark side in new HBO documentary 'About Face'". nydailynews.com. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  7. "Supermodel Icons Discuss the Ugly Side of Modeling | Modeling Mentor Blog". Retrieved April 3, 2020.
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