Lana Turner (born c. 1950) is an American fashion stylist and collector from Harlem. She is recognized for her collection of vintage clothing which includes over 500 hats. Turner has been featured in works by photographers, bloggers, and editors.
Lana Turner | |
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| Born | 1950 (age 73–74) Manhattan, New York, US |
| Known for | Fashion style and collection |
Career
editTurner worked in the real estate and art industries. Her daily work attire was "ornate" and always featured a toque.[1] Her collection of vintage clothing includes over 500 hats.[2] Turner's fashion attracts the attention of photographers, bloggers, and editors.[2] She was a muse of street photographer Bill Cunningham. In 2015, artist Dario Calmese featured Turner and her collection in his special exhibition at the Projects+Gallery in St. Louis.[2][3] In 2016, chef Marcus Samuelsson featured several of Turner's hats at his Red Rooster restaurant.[1] Style blogger Ari Seth Cohen frequently features Turner.[4]
Personal life
editTurner was born c. 1950 in Women's Hospital on 110th Street. She picked up fashion techniques from her parents who worked as a chauffeur and chambermaid. In the evenings, her parents would wear formal clothes to socialize in their Harlem community.[1] Turner resides in Hamilton Heights and is a devout churchgoer.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c Syme, Rachel (11 March 2018). "The Sunday Styles of Lana Turner, a Harlem Fashion Icon". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
- ^ a b c d Bobb, Brooke (16 February 2018). "For Harlem Fashion Icon Lana Turner, Dressing Up for Sunday Service Means Vintage Yves Saint Laurent". Vogue. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
- ^ "Inside the Legendary Wardrobe of Harlem Style Icon Lana Turner". W Magazine | Women's Fashion & Celebrity News. 19 March 2018. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
- ^ "This Harlem Woman's Sunday Best Turned Her Into a Style Icon". Observer. 2018-02-23. Retrieved 2020-07-15.