I must agree with you, her style is amazing and although it is so much at once it seems to work. Only she can do that. http://untrucoudeux.wordpress.com/
One of the most unique and positive personalities in the fashion world, and also an amazing expert on fashion history and design
Her presence will be missed and her style never replicated.
Take inspiration fashion lovers: Use fashion as an expression of your inner joy as Anna did!
Good question. I think there is room for all of them. We actually need more, at the fashion shows and roaming the street! I’d like to add Daphne Guinness and the fabulous Iris Apfel to your terrific list of creative, individualists. Iris is my personal fave, it is an absolute delight to look at her. At 91 years young, she recently designed a makeup line for MAC. With her trademark round, large, black glasses, she is spot on every time. Such a beautiful inspiration.
All are lovely choices; my strongest vote also goes to the incomparable Iris Apfel who is without peer. I still carry the Coach bag she designed for Coach in 2008. ..because I love it and it is perfect, not because I am a big Coach fan. In addition to the MAC you share, she has a line on HSN, which is madly funky and is coming out with her own handbag line in the fall, so I’ve heard tell.
A fabulous person – no one in fashion compares to her amazing style. Italian Vogue website has a bunch of little videos of her that are really good if anyone wants to hear her thought process.
R.I.P to the most fabulous peacock there ever was. I can imagine everyone waiting with bated breath for her arrival at fashion shows. In this day of cookie cutter fashion and celebrity stylists, it is a rare thing to see people truly expressing themselves with fashion. Anna Piaggi balked at the idea of conformity -she did it on her terms – with flare, exuding pure joy.
@ Sart – keep up the good work showcasing creative, individual style.
Our world needs spirits like this…to teach and remind us that style/fashion is more than the clothes we put on…it is how we express and share our true self with the world. Anna inspires me…she will be greatly missed.
She was great, I remember her rocking up to the first show I worked on in London with a bird on her head, I didn’t know who she was but quickly found out. She was cool..What a style icon, RIP Anna.
I so enjoyed seeing her clothing, accessories, and hairstyles! I found her and some other lovely ladies on Ari Seth Cohen’s Advanced Style Blog! She surely will be missed.
~Arietta
It’s really sad, along with Isabella Blow. They were such exotic birds and made fashion so much more fun and extravagant. I think they inspired fashion to be a lot less mundane, and I hope that heritage doesn’t get lost as the years go by.
When watching things like Fashion Television etc., I had often seen this woman at the fashion shows. I’ve always wondered what her roll is, this post just inspired me to google her. The photos you have of her here have such a sense of fun and eccentricity. I especially love the last photo.
I like the fact that she almost never smiled;what a great contrast with her colorful, outlandish outfits;it was probably part of her personality. If she had been a smily person she would’ve probably looked somewhat… clownish, a bit off?? But her frozen,icy, expression, in contrast with those crazy outfits inspires awe and respect. It’s here where you can see she had a thourugh understanding of herself. She was obviously very liberal, and she must have had a liberal childhood, otherwise she wouldn’t have kept so consistent in her style.
may she have a peaceful journey!
Had the pleasure of meeting this incredible lady in Milan in 06.
She has been my hero alongside Westwood for many years. I truly believe she was the worlds best dressed human. X love yu style Anna
Elisa Eymery
August 9, 2012 at 9:02 am
She was an inspiration to so many people. There was something completely timeless about her crazy style.
Elisa
Wandering Minds fashion
http://www.ourwanderingminds.com
SM
August 10, 2012 at 2:37 am
I must agree with you, her style is amazing and although it is so much at once it seems to work. Only she can do that.
http://untrucoudeux.wordpress.com/
Ahmad
August 9, 2012 at 9:03 am
RIP, She and her outlook on life and fashion will be dearly missed!
http://anarkalilovesme.blogspot.ca/
Simbarashe
August 9, 2012 at 9:03 am
Wonderful collection. She is all her own, and stunning and vibrant in each of these shots.
http://lordashbury.com
Tina @ Tinacious Me
August 9, 2012 at 9:04 am
She’s such a wonderful inspiration! RIP
http://www.tinacious.me/
Irene's Closet
August 9, 2012 at 9:04 am
she was super. R.I.P
xx
http://www.ireneccloset.com
kateaddict
August 9, 2012 at 9:06 am
nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Nissa
August 9, 2012 at 9:28 am
Beautiful post.
Lindy702
August 9, 2012 at 9:32 am
…Iconic…to have that sense of ‘freedom’, within herself and style is a true inspiration to all.
alessandra de leonardis
August 9, 2012 at 9:35 am
Artist never die
Jelena Zunda
August 9, 2012 at 1:46 pm
Absolutely agree. Best obituary for Anna Piaggi. Thank you.
Bella
August 9, 2012 at 9:37 am
She was awesome
Dawid
August 9, 2012 at 9:39 am
R.I.P :(
debi c
August 9, 2012 at 9:42 am
o god!!this is news!!!i had no idea she passed away!!r.i.p!
Sevan
August 9, 2012 at 9:51 am
I admire confidence but at this level, I greatly respect it.
I hope there will be a museum to display her fantastic wardrobe.
Paola
August 9, 2012 at 9:59 am
Rest in Peace.
THE STEL STYLE
August 9, 2012 at 10:02 am
rest in peace Anna Piaggi!!! She had a different and lovely style!!
LeeSeongJin
August 9, 2012 at 10:23 am
What A Good Looks
RJT
August 9, 2012 at 10:30 am
One of the most unique and positive personalities in the fashion world, and also an amazing expert on fashion history and design
Her presence will be missed and her style never replicated.
Take inspiration fashion lovers: Use fashion as an expression of your inner joy as Anna did!
Kate
August 9, 2012 at 10:37 am
There will never be anyone like her. What a legend.
Kate
http://www.thrillofthechaise.com
C.
August 9, 2012 at 10:42 am
She was a singular and fascinating individual and will be greatly missed.
mimi-cigalechanta
August 9, 2012 at 11:16 am
who will pass the torch
louise doktor,
diane pernet,
catherine baba,
anna della russo?
Tonia
August 9, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Good question. I think there is room for all of them. We actually need more, at the fashion shows and roaming the street! I’d like to add Daphne Guinness and the fabulous Iris Apfel to your terrific list of creative, individualists. Iris is my personal fave, it is an absolute delight to look at her. At 91 years young, she recently designed a makeup line for MAC. With her trademark round, large, black glasses, she is spot on every time. Such a beautiful inspiration.
Pinky
August 13, 2012 at 12:39 am
All are lovely choices; my strongest vote also goes to the incomparable Iris Apfel who is without peer. I still carry the Coach bag she designed for Coach in 2008. ..because I love it and it is perfect, not because I am a big Coach fan. In addition to the MAC you share, she has a line on HSN, which is madly funky and is coming out with her own handbag line in the fall, so I’ve heard tell.
hasfd
August 9, 2012 at 11:19 am
LOve how colourful she is so positive
http://haideeandco.blogspot.co.uk/
lintmag
August 9, 2012 at 11:37 am
A fabulous person – no one in fashion compares to her amazing style. Italian Vogue website has a bunch of little videos of her that are really good if anyone wants to hear her thought process.
Phoebe
August 9, 2012 at 11:56 am
R.I.P.
Becky Bedbug
August 9, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Such a loss to the world and fashion world alike. Her inspiration will live on for generations.
Becky
http://www.beckybedbug.com
carole
August 9, 2012 at 12:22 pm
What an amazing woman of style.
Tonia
August 9, 2012 at 12:23 pm
R.I.P to the most fabulous peacock there ever was. I can imagine everyone waiting with bated breath for her arrival at fashion shows. In this day of cookie cutter fashion and celebrity stylists, it is a rare thing to see people truly expressing themselves with fashion. Anna Piaggi balked at the idea of conformity -she did it on her terms – with flare, exuding pure joy.
@ Sart – keep up the good work showcasing creative, individual style.
Robby Robinson
August 9, 2012 at 4:34 pm
BRAVO, Tonia!!!
anonymous
August 9, 2012 at 12:26 pm
She was a great inspiration for all older women who were told in their lives :”Dress appropriately for you age.” Hah!
Roberto Pires
August 9, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Amazing!!!
God bless Anna Piaggi!
http://www.perfumemoda.com.br
Style Linguist
August 9, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Anna Piaggi epitomized self-expression. I suspect this world was too small for her. stylelanguage.wordpress.com
allen
August 9, 2012 at 1:36 pm
legend.
never a dull moment.
RIP
YQS
August 9, 2012 at 1:56 pm
A true style icon…she will be missed!
Víctor
August 9, 2012 at 2:06 pm
It’s a pity to lose such an original person.
Maria
August 9, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Thank you for this entry.
Blaire
August 9, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Her confidence and style is an inspiration to everyone.
Eva
August 9, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Such an inspiration…R.I.P…
http://www.creativityandchocolate.blogspot.com
Jessica
August 9, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Wonderful woman.
She may be gone, but her spirit will live on in fashion for years to come.
RIP
The Lovelorn
robby R
August 9, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Our world needs spirits like this…to teach and remind us that style/fashion is more than the clothes we put on…it is how we express and share our true self with the world. Anna inspires me…she will be greatly missed.
Michael
August 9, 2012 at 4:33 pm
When you cast aside the rules, new rules are created to cast aside. The torch is passed.
Alice
August 9, 2012 at 4:35 pm
The first women who gave me the courage to explore my personal style. She was and always will be an inspiration to all of us. Rest in peace
Ros
August 9, 2012 at 5:12 pm
She was great, I remember her rocking up to the first show I worked on in London with a bird on her head, I didn’t know who she was but quickly found out. She was cool..What a style icon, RIP Anna.
m. oliu
August 9, 2012 at 6:06 pm
I hold Anna Piaggi in the highest regard. I want to move forward through life exactly as she did–without fear and rocking it to the very end.
Duchess Gabrielle
August 9, 2012 at 7:16 pm
A beautiful spirit and such a remarkable fashion icon. I will be lucky to be quarter as stylish as she was in her sunset years.
Fashion Beauty Insight
TeMo
August 9, 2012 at 9:44 pm
She is an inspiration!
Devyani
August 10, 2012 at 1:58 am
shes an inspiration…thanks for sharing!
http://thecolorfulcouturier.blogspot.com/2012/08/br-trina-turk-necklace-giveaway.html
Asark
August 10, 2012 at 2:12 am
Thank you Anna Piaggi. Rest in Peace.
Arietta
August 10, 2012 at 2:34 am
I so enjoyed seeing her clothing, accessories, and hairstyles! I found her and some other lovely ladies on Ari Seth Cohen’s Advanced Style Blog! She surely will be missed.
~Arietta
Johnny
August 10, 2012 at 3:22 am
She was a true icon in eccentricity!
Patricia
August 10, 2012 at 3:29 am
She was a wonderful women with a personal style and inspiration for so many people!
http://www.sweetpopcornsblog.blogspot.com
Luisa C
August 10, 2012 at 6:12 am
It’s really sad, along with Isabella Blow. They were such exotic birds and made fashion so much more fun and extravagant. I think they inspired fashion to be a lot less mundane, and I hope that heritage doesn’t get lost as the years go by.
http://captivelouise.wordpress.com/
themusetv
August 10, 2012 at 8:10 am
such a great loss, we love you and your fashion genius anna
rip x
http://www.themuse,tv
ttea
August 10, 2012 at 10:13 am
When watching things like Fashion Television etc., I had often seen this woman at the fashion shows. I’ve always wondered what her roll is, this post just inspired me to google her. The photos you have of her here have such a sense of fun and eccentricity. I especially love the last photo.
http://fashionananthropologicalpointofview.blogspot.ca/
Daisy Nguyen
August 10, 2012 at 12:45 pm
LOVE her style! She was such an inspiration!
XOXO
Jessica Snow
August 10, 2012 at 1:14 pm
She was the perfect mix of eclecticism, eccentricity and elegance..what an inspiration!
Sylvia
August 10, 2012 at 2:12 pm
She is the key that will go on to inspire where all dimensions intersect. A true healer through style and confident self expression.
African Fashion
August 10, 2012 at 3:15 pm
She is too cool, love her confidence. Its inspiring!
http://www.facebook.com/AfricanFashionInspiration
Pinkettes
August 10, 2012 at 11:40 pm
An artist never dies…
Alessandra
August 11, 2012 at 7:58 am
Cool!!!
http://lapetiterobenoire-ale.blogspot.com
kathryn
August 11, 2012 at 12:59 pm
a master of the mix, always amazing and unique. rip
rine
August 11, 2012 at 1:29 pm
I like the fact that she almost never smiled;what a great contrast with her colorful, outlandish outfits;it was probably part of her personality. If she had been a smily person she would’ve probably looked somewhat… clownish, a bit off?? But her frozen,icy, expression, in contrast with those crazy outfits inspires awe and respect. It’s here where you can see she had a thourugh understanding of herself. She was obviously very liberal, and she must have had a liberal childhood, otherwise she wouldn’t have kept so consistent in her style.
may she have a peaceful journey!
Miami
August 11, 2012 at 1:56 pm
A creative woman, a creative life.
Erica Burnham
August 11, 2012 at 5:48 pm
So major! Her style was impeccable! Such an inspiration to everyone.
http://vintagevariance.wordpress.com/
Xx- Erica
Jourdane E.
August 12, 2012 at 7:38 pm
She was a fabulous fashion icon. She will truly be missed. </3
Pinky
August 13, 2012 at 12:40 am
RIP, and thank you for enlivening the world with your presence and glorious spirit.
Name*
August 13, 2012 at 2:47 am
It really is a sad to lose one of the few original people there are. What a woman.
Haylee
August 13, 2012 at 10:53 am
What an example on how to live your life as you with no apologies. A true inspiration!
Tomek from Radical Eyewear
August 13, 2012 at 3:03 pm
She had the confidence to be radical, to don’t care about what others think of you. Hmm…
menthe.
August 14, 2012 at 12:17 pm
She was a wonderful and very creative woman, and she’ll be it forever.
Olive
August 15, 2012 at 4:32 am
She’s truly a fashion icon!!
Teryosha
August 29, 2012 at 12:52 am
Dear Miss Piaggi, you were a true icon of color & style… your vision will be missed leaving a bleak emptiness that no one can fill.
RIP
Colin Sheppard
January 30, 2013 at 7:51 am
Had the pleasure of meeting this incredible lady in Milan in 06.
She has been my hero alongside Westwood for many years. I truly believe she was the worlds best dressed human. X love yu style Anna
Colin Sheppard
January 30, 2013 at 7:56 am
Had the pleasure of meeting the best dressed woman in the history of fashion in Milan in 2006. My hero Anna X col