Legendary actress Lauren Bacall died on Tuesday morning, causing everyone, especially in the fashion world, to reflect on her amazing life.
Lauren Bacall’s sultry eyes, waved hair and red lips became iconic features for the star, who made it big with roles in films such as “To Have and Have Not” and “The Big Sleep.” But before finding herself in film, those features, along with her effortless glamorous style, brought her to the fashion world as a model. Bacall landed her first big break in fashion in March of 1943, when she covered Harper’s Bazaar. Looking absolutely stunning with her stoic face, Bacall made this cover one of the glossy’s most memorable.
Her elegance and confidence when it came to beauty and fashion has inspired some of today’s biggest designers and fashionistas. Diane von Furtensberg, Zac Posen and Vera Wang have all taken to Twitter to remember Bacall. It’s hard not to realize what a great loss this is for the world, especially when Bacall inspired so many people from so many backgrounds.
Bacall was found dead at her California home on August 12th after reportedly suffering from a massive stroke. Our thoughts are with her family at this time — she will be greatly missed!
