Dorian Leigh
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Dorian Leigh, born Dorian Leigh Parker, on April 23, 1919, was one of the world's first supermodels She worked in the late 1940s and 1950s, in a time when modeling for photographs was considered the most prestigious segment of the profession (photographic models were paid more than those who worked fashion shows and considered themselves above such work). While in demand as a cover girl, Dorian Leigh also became the signature model of Fire and Ice for Revlon.
In 2003, obituaries for her younger sister, and fellow model, Suzy Parker indicated that Dorian Leigh, in her 80s, was living in Paris.
Wikipedia stories for her sister Suzy Parker indicate they were from Long Island and New Jersey, but in actuality their family was from San Antonio, Texas. Along with her sisters, Georgiabell, Florian, and Suzy, the family moved to Pomona Park, Florida when they were children.
Dorian Leigh brought sister Suzy Parker into the limelight when Suzy was only a teen.
[edit] External links
- A Belgian tribute page
- Chapter of "Fire and Ice" telling of Revlon's founder's dealing with Dorian Leigh (preceding chapter tells of the "Fire and Ice" campaign itself, in which Leigh starred and from which the book was titled)
