Ms. Neilson, introduced to Ms. Moss by Mr. McQueen (the two women would be bridesmaids at his unofficial wedding in 2000), was a mainstay of the group. ... My condolences to David and her family. By Laura Collins Updated: 04:53 EST, 14 February 2010 As Neilson and McQueen … Ms. Neilson was severely dyslexic and, after being badly bullied, left school at 16. Fashion house Versace paid tribute to Tennant on Twitter, saying: “Versace is mourning the death of Stella Tennant. From left, Naomi Campbell, Alexander McQueen, Kate Moss and Ms. Neilson at a charity auction and fashion show in London in 2004. Kim Jones Talks Dior & His Relationship With Alexander McQueen in Extensive Interview. She was 49. She was pictured with Ms. Moss, the model and actress Poppy Delevingne and the bride, Kimberly Hammerstroem. Annabelle Neilson was born on March 31, 1969, to Maxwell Neilson, a London investment adviser, and Elizabeth, the Marquesa Campus di Santinelli, an interior designer. “What sad, horrific news to end this already shocking year!” McCartney wrote in a post on Instagram that included a photo of her and Tennant. We met when you were at the beginning of your career. (Photo: FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP via Getty Images) Feb. 11, 2010 was a … “Rest in peace, you inspiring woman. He was born on March 17, 1969 at Lewisham, London, United Kingdom. Alexander McQueen real name was Lee Alexander McQueen. Born into an aristocratic British family, Ms. Neilson embarked on a modeling career after recovering from drug addiction and was introduced to Mr. McQueen when she was 22. It’s obvious that McQueen was in the thick of it and made a regular habit of signaling his allegiance. Tennant also appeared in advertising campaigns for Calvin Klein, Chanel, Hermes and Burberry. Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank, via Getty Images. He was British by natinoanliy. Ms. Neilson, who had written 40,000 words about her relationship with Mr. McQueen — although she never published them — contributed to various projects about his life and legacy, including the documentary “McQueen,” which was released this year. “ ‘Messy Me’ is based on my sister. Annabelle Neilson, Muse of Alexander McQueen, Dies at 49. “In a way, heroin saved me, because otherwise I would have killed myself.”. Alexander McQueen’s mind was full of preoccupations – one only need look at the scope of his collections for evidence – and fed by a voracious appetite for discovery.He was a hoarder of references – in his studio, pattern books from the 16th century would sit next to piles of National Geographic magazines; photographs of death masks, coral, globes and clock faces might be pinned to … His father, … Alexander McQueen Newsletter ‎‎Sign up for alexandermcqueen.com updates to receive information about new arrivals, future events and special projects. She became a sensation in 1999 and would go on to appear on more than 1,200 magazine covers. One was Annabelle Neilson, a lithe, 25-year-old London social butterfly and wife of the banking scion Nathaniel “Nat” Rothschild. LONDON (AP) — Stella Tennant, the aristocratic British model who was a muse to designers such as Karl Lagerfeld and Gianni Versace, died suddenly at the age of 50, her family said Wednesday. LONDON — Annabelle Neilson, a former model, children’s author, reality television personality and friend and confidante to fashion stars like Alexander McQueen and Kate Moss, died here on … An openly emotional and even passionate viewpoint is realized with a respect for the arts and crafts tradition, a profound influence on the brand. 2019-06-02 11:12 in Style Words By Jonathan Sawyer. He was the most imaginative person I ever knew.”. “He liked my wackiness — and the fact that when I went out, I made his outfits live,” Ms. Neilson told W Magazine in 2012. They did not disclose her cause of death. John McQueen, known as Don Juan McQueen (1751-1807), was the son of John McQueen and Ann Dalton McQueen of Charleston. Sarah Burton, English fashion designer who was creative director for the Alexander McQueen label (2010– ). Annabelle Neilson, center, with Kate Moss, left, and Naomi Campbell during a fashion show in London in 2010 to raise money for Haiti. In 2014, Ms. Neilson became a star of the Bravo television series “Ladies of London,” and for two seasons viewers watched her recovery from a 2013 horseback riding accident that had left her with a broken back and pelvis. I went straight from my mother's womb onto the gay parade". Stella McCartney said she was “speechless” after hearing the news.