Barton Booth
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American businesswoman, fashion designer, socialite and writer (1924-2019)
Gloria Vanderbilt was a multitalented American who made her mark as an artist, author, actress, fashion designer, and socialite. She was the subject of a high-profile child custody trial in the 1930s, and later became known for her successful line of designer jeans and other fashion and home goods.
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Gloria Laura Vanderbiltwas an American artist, author, actress, fashion designer, heiress, and socialite.
During the 1930s, she was the subject of a high-profile child custody trial, in which her mother, Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, and her paternal aunt, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, each sought custody of her and control over her trust fund. Called the “trial of the century” by the press, the court proceedings were the subject of wide and sensational press coverage, due to the wealth and prominence of the involved parties and the scandalous evidence presented to support Whitney’s claim that Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt was an unfit parent.
In the 1970s, Vanderbilt launched a line of fashions, perfumes, and household goods bearing her name. She was particularly noted as an early developer of designer blue jeans.
Gloria Vanderbilt was an American artist, author, actress, fashion designer, heiress, and socialite who lived from 1924 to 2019.
During the 1930s, Gloria Vanderbilt was the subject of a high-profile child custody trial, where her mother and her paternal aunt each sought custody of her and control over her trust fund.
In the 1970s, Gloria Vanderbilt launched a successful line of fashions, perfumes, and household goods bearing her name, and she was particularly noted as an early developer of designer blue jeans.
Gloria Vanderbilt was born on February 20, 1924 and passed away on June 17, 2019.
Gloria Vanderbilt was described as an American artist, author, actress, fashion designer, heiress, and socialite.
The court proceedings were the subject of wide and sensational press coverage, and ultimately resulted in Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney being granted custody of Gloria Vanderbilt.
Gloria Vanderbilt was particularly noted as an early developer of designer blue jeans, and she launched a successful line of fashions, perfumes, and household goods bearing her name in the 1970s.
I’ve always believed that one woman’s success can only help another woman’s success.
American businesswoman, fashion designer, socialite and writer (1924-2019)
And it came to me, and I knew what I had to have before my soul would rest. I wanted to belong – to belong to my mother. And in return – I wanted my mother to belong to me.
American businesswoman, fashion designer, socialite and writer (1924-2019)
The fame you earn has a different taste from the fame that is forced upon you.
American businesswoman, fashion designer, socialite and writer (1924-2019)