American fashion designer known for her feminine and playful designs, many of which have been called excessively decorated.
Her interest in design was sparked after playing with costumes as a child.
In 2002, she became a member of the Fashion Walk of Fame.
She was married to musician John Cale from 1968 to 1969. She has a daughter named Lulu Johnson.
She was very close to Artist Andy Warhol in the 1960s.
