Isabel Toledo
Isabel Toledo (born Maria Isabel Izquierdo; April 9, 1960 – August 26, 2019) was a Cuban-American fashion designer based in New York City.[1] She was born in Camajuaní, Cuba. Her career was based in New York City.[2] She was known for designing Michelle Obama's first inaugural dress.
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Born | Maria Isabel Izquierdo April 9, 1960 Camajuaní, Cuba |
Died | August 26, 2019 New York City, U.S. | (aged 59)
Nationality | Cuban-American |
Education | Fashion Institute of Technology |
Spouse(s) | Ruben Toledo (m. 1984) |
Awards | Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award, 2005 |
Toledo died at a Manhattan hospital on August 26, 2019 from breast cancer at the age of 59.[3]
References
- ↑ Horyn, Cathy (September 13, 2007). Designers in a Time of Many Dresses, Some Terrific. The New York Times. p. B.8. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/13/fashion/shows/13REVIEW.html. Quote: Ms. Toledo’s tunics and sundresses, by contrast, will probably find fewer customers. They were complex in color and pattern, surprising in their design, and for that reason more interesting.
- ↑ Nast, Condé. "Designer Isabel Toledo Has Died". Vogue. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- ↑ Friedman, Vanessa (August 26, 2019). "Isabel Toledo Dies at 59; Designed Michelle Obama’s Inaugural Outfit". The New York Times. . https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/26/style/isabel-toledo-dead.html. Retrieved August 26, 2019.