Lisa Armstrong facts for kids
Lisa Armstrong is a well-known British author and journalist. She is currently the Head of Fashion for The Daily Telegraph, a major newspaper. She is famous for her smart and witty writing about fashion.
Early Life and Education
Lisa Armstrong grew up in Dorset, a county in the UK, during the 1970s. She has said that fashion wasn't a big part of life there at the time.
In 1984, she finished her studies at the University of Bristol. She studied English and French Literature there. After that, she went on to study journalism at City University London.
Lisa has also received special recognition for her work. In 2011, the University of the Arts London gave her an honorary doctorate. This is a special degree given to people who have achieved great things. She was also named Fashion Journalist of the Year at the Fashion Awards in 2002. The Press Association gave her the same award in both 2017 and 2019.
Her Career in Journalism
After finishing university, Lisa Armstrong started her career in fashion journalism. An editor named Sally Brampton noticed her freelance writing. This led to Lisa getting a job at Elle UK, a popular fashion magazine.
From Elle, she moved to British Vogue, another very famous fashion magazine. She worked her way up from being a fashion writer to becoming the fashion features director. She also worked as the Fashion Editor for The Independent newspaper. Later, she returned to Vogue before taking on the role of fashion editor at The Times.
Lisa has written for many different publications. These include magazines and newspapers in the UK, USA, and Australia. She is a very important writer for Harper's Bazaar, another well-known fashion magazine. In 2011, she even published a style guide through them.
In 2000, the Fashion Museum, Bath asked Lisa to pick the most important outfit of the year for their Dress of the Year collection. She chose a famous green chiffon dress. This dress was designed by Donatella Versace and worn by singer Jennifer Lopez. Lisa believed this dress showed how much fashion and celebrity had become connected. This is because many famous people, like Jennifer Lopez and Geri Halliwell, wore it, making it very popular.
Lisa is known for writing articles that are easy to understand. She has a sharp eye for detail and a good sense of humor. She is also brave enough to share her strong opinions. For example, she has criticized the Yves Saint Laurent brand for changing its name many times.
According to Business of Fashion, Lisa Armstrong is one of the most important people in the fashion world. Since 2015, she has also written a beauty column for The Telegraph.
Books She Has Written
Besides her journalism, Lisa Armstrong has written four novels. Her first novel was called Front Row. The magazine ELLE said it was full of exciting details about the fashion world. The Birmingham Post newspaper found it amusing and enjoyable.
Lisa herself said that she wanted to show the funnier side of the fashion world. She still works in that world, and even though it can be silly sometimes, she found it more amusing the more she wrote about it.
Her other novels include:
- Dead Stylish (published in 2001)
- Bad Manors (published in 2004)
- Déjà View (published in 2005)
