In a world full of wisp-thin, black-clad, trend-obsessed fashion editors, Italian Vogue's Anna Piaggi made her mark for a wardrobe as wildly unique as her spirit.
The legendary editor--whom Manolo Blahnik once called "the world's last great authority on frocks"--died today in Milan at age 81, according to WWD, survived by one of the world's greatest collections of clothes and accessories. In 2006, the Victoria & Albert Museum honored her style with an exhibit called "Anna Piaggi Fashion-ology", which estimated her dress collection at 2,865--and she was intent on never being photographed in the same look twice. Her eccentric, jester-meets-bohemian look inspired countless fans and followers, STF included. In memory of the true fashion original, we present our seven favorite Anna Piaggi looks of all time.
The occasion wasn't a costume party, but that didn't stop her from doing masquerade to perfection. Most of her hats were created by Stephen Jones, to whom she served as muse for many years.
Perhaps this is where Kristen Wiig got inspiration for her "Ladies Who Lunch" sketch on SNL?
Salvador Dali had nothing on her sense of surrealism.
Who else could pull off a tweed suit, printed pants, and sneakers in one outfit? Nobody, which is why she was one of a kind.
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This is what it looks like when you chic-ify Cruella DeVil.
At the opening of her exhibit at the V&A Museum, she went appropriately British in union jack head-to-toe--literally!
This last one really says it all, don't you think? While Dita Von Teese was exuding her usual sex appeal, Anna was a stunning contrast in layers and layers of unique pieces.
We'll miss Anna and her inimitable wardrobe and spirit...and hope her look will live on for years. Leave your condolences in the comments below, ladies, and tell us which outfit you think is the wildest...
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