Gloria Vanderbilt

Gloria Vanderbilt (born February 20, 1924, New York, New York, U.S.—died June 17, 2019, New York, New York) was an American socialite, artist, author, actress, and designer of textiles and fashion who was often in the public eye for her social life and professional exploits. Gloria Vanderbilt is designed by women, for women. Made for real women of all shapes and sizes, Gloria Vanderbilt was one of the first designer denim brands to embrace size inclusivity nearly 50 years ago, and the legacy continues. "Gloria Vanderbilt was an extraordinary woman who loved life and lived it on her own terms. She was a painter, a writer and designer but also a remarkable mother, wife and friend," he said.

"Gloria Vanderbilt was an extraordinary woman who loved life and lived it on her own terms. She was a painter, a writer and designer but also a remarkable mother, wife and friend," he said. Gloria Vanderbilt and Anderson Cooper attend the launch party for "The World Of Gloria Vanderbilt" at the Ralph Lauren Women's Boutique, Nov. 4, 2010, in New York. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images He said that throughout his mother's life, she suffered many "tremendous losses" but always kept on, even up to her death. Gloria Vanderbilt was born on February 20, 1924, in New York City, into the prominent Vanderbilt family, known for their immense wealth and influence. Her father, Reginald Vanderbilt, was a descendant of the famous Cornelius Vanderbilt, who established a railroad empire, making him one of the first millionaires in America. Gloria Laura Morgan Vanderbilt was born in Manhattan Lying-In Hospital on Feb. 20, 1924, the only child of Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt and his second wife, Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt. Gloria was born February 20, 1924. Here, she's held by her mother Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt shortly after the death of her father, Reginald Vanderbilt. 2 1934. Getty Images.

Gloria Vanderbilt was born on February 20, 1924, in New York City, into the prominent Vanderbilt family, known for their immense wealth and influence. Her father, Reginald Vanderbilt, was a descendant of the famous Cornelius Vanderbilt, who established a railroad empire, making him one of the first millionaires in America. Gloria Laura Morgan Vanderbilt was born in Manhattan Lying-In Hospital on Feb. 20, 1924, the only child of Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt and his second wife, Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt. Gloria was born February 20, 1924. Here, she's held by her mother Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt shortly after the death of her father, Reginald Vanderbilt. 2 1934. Getty Images. Gloria Vanderbilt. Actress: Shirley Temple's Storybook. Great-great-granddaughter of "The Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, founder of her family's fortune. Her maternal aunt, Lady Thelma Furness, was a mistress of King Edward VIII of Great Britain. Gloria is a close cousin of the British Dukes of Marlborough.