Donna Jordan (born 1950) is an American actress and model. Referred to as the "Disco Marilyn," she is best known as a Warhol superstar and for being one of "Antonio’s Girls," a muse of fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez.[1]
Career
editDonna Jordan was discovered by Antonio Lopez in 1969. His muses, known as "Antonio's Girls," included Jordan, Jane Forth, Pat Cleveland, and later Jerry Hall, and Grace Jones.[2] Jordan followed Lopez to Paris in 1970. That year, she joined artist Andy Warhol's milieu at the Factory and became a visible personality in his entourage. Jordan co-starred with fellow Warhol superstar Jane Forth in his 1972 film L'Amour.[3]
Jordan appeared on the cover of Vogue and was an in-demand Wilhelmina model, much desired for her vintage style and electric personality.[4][1] Reportedly, she was the inspiration for fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent's '40s collection. "She is The Courageous Fashionable," said fashion designer Halston.[5]
Jordan was photographed by Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin and Oliviero Toscani in the 1970s, was dubbed "Disco Marilyn", and appeared on the front covers of Vogue Italia and Vogue Paris.[3][6] Her signature look consisted of bleached blonde hair, a gap-toothed smile, and bright red lipstick.[1]
In 2010, Jordan and her daughter Kate Ballo modeled resort 2011 looks for Organic by John Patrick.[7][8]
Selected filmography
edit- L'Amour (1973)
- The Perfume of the Lady in Black (1974)
References
edit- ^ a b c Donna Jordan. Ongoing exhibit. Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh.
- ^ Backman, Melvin (October 22, 2019). "Fashion Illustrator Antonio Lopez Sketched His Dreams—and Made Fashion Reality". GQ. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Maurice Kavanagh (September 13, 2015). "Donna Jordan, among the Most Influential Models of All Time |". Agnautacouture.com. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- ^ Christy, Marian (February 7, 1971). "Andy Warhol doesn't trust you". The Boston Globe. pp. 76-A. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ Christy, Marian (March 23, 1971). "New troops for Halston's tents". The Boston Globe. p. 19. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ Posted by (December 14, 2012). "Feed » Editorial Inspiration: Donna Jordan". Models.com. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- ^ Yaeger, Lynn (June 17, 2010). "A Look at Resort 2011: Organic, as Worn by Donna Jordan and Her Daughter". Vogue. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Nast, Condé. "Organic by John Patrick Resort 2011 Fashion Show". Vogue. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
External links
edit- Donna Jordan at IMDb