Photo: Richard Phibbs / Trunk Archive It’s fitting that Isabel Toledo, who passed away yesterday, will be remembered as the designer of the lemongrass-yellow coat and dress that Michelle Obama wore to the 2009 inauguration of her husband, President Barack Obama. Like the First Lady, Isabel Toledo was a woman who thrived as one half of an inspiring couple, but whose talents were wholly her own.
Isabel’s story is woven in love: her love of Cuba, where she was born in 1960; America, her adopted country; her family and friends; her craft and the devoted artisans who worked with her. But her love story with Ruben plumbs a depth of the heart with no end. It is a story of such spiritual devotion and mutual understanding that in the over the thirty years I have known them, I never once saw them apart.
Photo: Wendy Goodman Isabel and Ruben brought their youth and talent to a city rife with artists who became friends: Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf. They befriended performer Joey Arias at Fiorucci’s, the store Isabel describes in her book as “the daytime headquarters of Studio 54.” Designer Patricia Field bought Isabel’s designs for her store. Bill Cunningham chronicled everything they did up until his death.
Vert sad. Isabel Toledo had amazing talent and creativity. The husband wife team created beautiful works or art and fashion for many. There is still much to learn from this loving duo. ArtandLove
Thanks for sharing this story of a rare joining of love and creativity. Very sad.
So sad.
Beautifully written. So sad
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