Louise Wilson
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Louise Janet Wilson
Life and career
Wilson was born in
She worked for various designers including Les Copains,
Awards and honours
Wilson was appointed
Personal life
Wilson had a long-term partner and a son who was in his twenties at the time of her death.[14] She was treated for breast cancer, but continued to work during her treatment.[13]
Death and legacy
Wilson died in her sleep while visiting her sister in Scotland on 16 May 2014, aged 52.[7][15][16]
References
- ^ a b "No. 58729". The London Gazette (Supplement). 14 June 2008. p. 13.
- ^ "Prof Louise Wilson, OBE". Debrett's People of Today. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ Sanders, Charlotte (26 October 2008). "Louise Wilson: style dictator". The Telegraph. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ Davis, Johnny (7 February 2010). "The fashion stars of Central Saint Martins". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ "Arts Insider interview Professor Louise Wilson OBE". University of the Arts London. 18 February 2011. Archived from the original on 10 May 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ a b c d Frankel, Susannah (24 September 2011). "Louise Wilson: 'As much as I might decry the students, as much as they're a nightmare, it is a privilege to be among youth'". The Independent. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
- ^ a b O'Neill, Alistair (20 May 2014). "Louise Wilson obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ "Wilson, Prof. Louise". Who's Who. A & C Black. 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
- ^ Sherwood, James (19 February 2007). "I taught them a lesson; As fashion's most formidable mistress, she mentored McQueen, oversaw Ozbek and goaded the great Galliano". The Independent. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
- ^ Wyllie, Alice (9 August 2010). "Interview: Professor Louise Wilson, style queen". The Scotsman. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ Cope, Rebecca (27 November 2012). "Stella McCartney crowned British designer of the year". Harper's Bazaar. UK. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
- ^ "British Fashion Awards 2012" (Press release). British Fashion Council. 27 November 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
- ^ a b Agence France-Presse (18 May 2014). "Legendary British fashion tutor Louise Wilson dies". GlobalPost. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
- ^ Mower, Sarah (18 May 2014). "Remembering Louise Wilson, Central Saint Martins' Legendary Professor". Vogue. UK: Condé Nast. Archived from the original on 19 May 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
- Vogue. UK: Condé Nast. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
- Press Association (17 May 2014). "Louise Wilson, 'inspirational' figure in the world of fashion, dies at 52". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 May 2014.