Gloria Vanderbilt - Honorees - The Gordon Parks Foundation

In 1968 Life magazine called Gloria Vanderbilt “a feminine version of the Renaissance Man.” She has had success as actor, author, artist, and designer. In 1976 she started her own ready-to-wear company, then left the fashion business to devote her time to art. Gloria is the author of four memoirs, two novels, and a contributor to many publications.

 

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"You can't just classify Gordon as an artist because he was so multi-talented. He changed the way we see things."