Stella Tennant facts for kids
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Stella Tennant
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Tennant at the Alexander McQueen Fall Winter 2018 runway
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| Born | 17 December 1970 London, England
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| Died | 22 December 2020 (aged 50) Duns, Scottish Borders, Scotland
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| Years active | 1993–2020 |
| Spouse(s) |
David Lasnet
(m. 1999; sep. 2020) |
| Children | 4 |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Eye colour | Blue |
| Agency | DNA Model Management (New York) VIVA Model Management (Paris, London, Barcelona) Mega Model Agency (Hamburg) |
Stella Tennant (born December 17, 1970 – died December 22, 2020) was a famous British model and fashion designer. She became well-known in the early 1990s. Her career lasted for almost 30 years.
Stella worked with many top designers. These included Helmut Lang, Karl Lagerfeld, and Alexander McQueen. She also worked with famous photographers like Steven Meisel and Tim Walker. Tennant appeared in ads for big brands. Some of these were Calvin Klein, Chanel, and Burberry.
She won several awards for her modeling. In 2012, she joined the Scottish Fashion Awards Hall of Fame. At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, she walked the runway. This was part of the closing ceremony. She was with other supermodels like Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss.
In 2016, she helped design a fashion collection. She also ran a company that made hand-knitted cashmeres. For her last ten years, she spent time with her four children. She also supported causes that help the environment. Stella Tennant passed away suddenly in December 2020.
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Early Life and Education
Stella Tennant was born in London, England. Her birthday was December 17, 1970. She was the youngest of three children. Her parents were Tobias Tennant and Lady Emma Cavendish.
Her grandparents were important figures. They were Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire and Deborah Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. Deborah was one of the famous Mitford sisters. Stella was also related to Diana, Princess of Wales.
Stella grew up on a large sheep farm. It was located in Newcastleton, Scotland. She went to local schools. Later, she studied sculpture at the Winchester School of Art.
Modeling Career Highlights
Stella Tennant started her modeling career in 1993. She sent her photos to a fashion magazine. A friend then introduced her to a fashion writer. Stella had a nose piercing, which was unusual for models back then.
Soon after, famous photographer Steven Meisel featured her. She appeared on the cover of Italian Vogue. Karl Lagerfeld then chose Stella as the new face of Chanel. He thought she looked like Coco Chanel herself. She also worked with other top photographers. These included Mario Testino and David Sims.
Stella was known for her unique look. She helped bring an "androgynous" style to the fashion world. This means a look that blends male and female features. She walked on fashion catwalks for many designers. These included Dior and Chanel. She was a "muse" for designers. A muse is someone who inspires artists.
She also appeared in many advertising campaigns. These included Calvin Klein and Hermès. In 2012, she was part of the Closing Ceremony in London. She wore special designs by British designers.
In 2016, Stella designed a new clothing collection. She worked with Lady Isabella Cawdor on this project. Stella also continued to create sculptures. With her sister, she ran a company that sold luxury home items.
Family Life
Stella Tennant married David Lasnet in 1999. He was a French photographer. They had four children together. The family lived in a small village in Scotland. In 2020, Stella and David announced they had separated. Stella Tennant passed away on December 22, 2020. She was 50 years old.
Activism and Causes
Stella Tennant cared about the environment. In 2009, she worked with Global Cool. This group promotes using less energy at home. She made a video for their campaign. It was called "Turn Up the Style, Turn Down the Heat."
She also supported efforts to make fashion more eco-friendly. This included Oxfam's "Second Hand September" campaign. This campaign encourages people to buy used clothes.
In 2014, Stella signed a letter. It was sent to The Guardian newspaper. She was one of 200 celebrities who signed it. The letter expressed hope that Scotland would remain part of the United Kingdom. This was before a vote on Scottish independence.
Awards and Recognition
Stella Tennant received many honors. In June 2012, she was inducted into the Scottish Fashion Awards Hall of Fame. She was named Model of the Year. She also won the VH1/Vogue Model of the Year Award in 2001. In 2011, she was Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards. She received the Contribution to British Fashion award in 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Stella Tennant para niños
