Stacy London facts for kids
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Stacy London
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| Born | May 25, 1969 New York City, U.S.
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| Occupation | Stylist, fashion consultant, author, magazine editor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Partner(s) | Cat Yezbak |
| Relatives | Herbert London (father) |
Stacy London (born May 25, 1969) is an American stylist, fashion expert, author, and magazine editor. She is best known for being a co-host on What Not to Wear. This TV show helped people change their wardrobes and improve their look.
After finishing college at Vassar College, Stacy London started her career in fashion. She worked as an editor at Vogue magazine. Later, she became a stylist for famous people and fashion designers. She then moved into television, co-hosting What Not to Wear with Clinton Kelly. She also reported on fashion for shows like Access Hollywood and the Today Show. From 2009 to 2010, she was a spokesperson for several well-known brands. She also co-owns a company called Style for Hire and is the creative director for Westfield Style.
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Early Life and Education
Stacy London was born in New York City on May 25, 1969. Her family background includes Sicilian on her mother's side and Jewish on her father's side. Her mother, Joy Weinman, worked in finance, helping new businesses grow. Her father, Herbert London, was a leader at the Hudson Institute, a research organization.
Stacy went to Vassar College. She studied philosophy and German literature. She was also a member of Phi Beta Kappa, which is a special honor society for smart students. During a summer internship in Paris, she worked in the public relations department for the famous fashion brand Christian Dior. This experience made her very interested in a career in fashion.
Stacy London's Career Journey
Stacy London began her career at Vogue magazine as a fashion assistant. Later, she became a senior fashion editor at Mademoiselle magazine. She has also styled fashion photos for other magazines.
She has worked as a stylist for famous people like Kate Winslet and Liv Tyler. She also styled fashion shows for designers such as Rebecca Taylor and Vivienne Tam. Stacy London has worked on many advertising campaigns for big brands. These include Hanes, CoverGirl, Target, and Calvin Klein.
Hosting What Not to Wear
In 2003, Stacy London started co-hosting TLC's What Not to Wear. She became well-known for this show. In 2005, she and her co-host Clinton Kelly wrote a book together called Dress Your Best. Stacy is known for loving high-heeled shoes and owns many pairs.
She also hosted her own talk show pilot called Shut Up! It's Stacy London!. Stacy has reported on fashion for many TV shows, including Weekend Today and Access Hollywood. She often appears on NBC's Today Show.
New Ventures and Projects
From 2009 to 2010, Stacy London was a spokesperson for brands like Pantene and Dr. Scholl's. She also co-founded Style for Hire with her business partner Cindy McLaughlin. This online service helps connect people with personal stylists in their area. The goal is to make personal styling available to more people. Style for Hire officially launched in 2012 and has stylists in many cities.
Stacy London is also the creative director for Westfield Style. She is the editor-in-chief of Westfield STYLE magazine. Westfield's Style Lounges offer free fashion advice from professional stylists.
In 2012, Stacy was an executive producer for Big Brooklyn Style. This reality show was about a clothing store in New York. In 2013, she became an editor-at-large for Shape magazine. She wrote a monthly fashion column for them. In 2013, What Not to Wear aired its final season. Stacy said the show changed her life and she hoped they helped the people on the show and the viewers. She was also a contributor on The View from 2015 to 2016.
Personal Life and Health
Stacy London lives in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood of New York City's Brooklyn area. She lives with her partner, Cat Yezbak.
Stacy has had psoriasis since she was a child. This is a skin condition that causes red, scaly patches. Because of her experience, she became a spokesperson for the National Psoriasis Foundation in 2007. She also worked on a campaign called "Uncover Your Confidence" in 2013.
She is also known for a natural gray streak in the front of her hair. This is a condition called poliosis, and she has had it since she was 11 years old. Her contract with Pantene even allowed her to keep her gray streak.
In her younger years, Stacy London faced challenges with eating habits. She later shared her experiences in her second book, a memoir titled The Truth About Style. This book also talks about being single and the importance of personal style.
In 2010, Time Out magazine featured Stacy London as one of the most stylish New Yorkers. That same year, she performed in an Off-Broadway play called Love, Loss, and What I Wore. This play featured stories about women's clothes and their memories. In December 2016, Stacy had surgery for a back problem, which required several months to recover.
See also
In Spanish: Stacy London para niños
