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Donna Jordan

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Donna Jordan (born 1950) is an American actress and model. She is most well known as a Warhol superstar and for being one of “Antonio’s Girls”, models and muses of fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez.[1]

Career

Donna Jordan was discovered by Antonio Lopez in 1969. His muses, known as “Antonio’s Girls”, included Jessica Lange, Jerry Hall, and Grace Jones. Jordan followed Lopez to Paris in 1970. Within a year, she was on the cover of Vogue and an in-demand Wilhelmina model, much desired for her classic all-American style and electric personality.[1]

By 1970, she had 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.[2]

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.[2][3] 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.[4][5]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ a b c Donna Jordan. Ongoing exhibit. Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh.
  2. ^ a b Maurice Kavanagh (September 13, 2015). "Donna Jordan, among the Most Influential Models of All Time |". Agnautacouture.com. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  3. ^ Posted by (December 14, 2012). "Feed » Editorial Inspiration: Donna Jordan". Models.com. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  4. ^ Yaeger, Lynn (June 17, 2010). "A Look at Resort 2011: Organic, as Worn by Donna Jordan and Her Daughter". Vogue. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Nast, Condé. "Organic by John Patrick Resort 2011 Fashion Show". Vogue. Retrieved July 8, 2024.