The model married the photographer David Lasnet in 1999, after meeting him on a shoot. Championed by Meisel, she modelled for brands including Chanel and Versace, and appeared on the covers of magazines ranging from Vogue to i-D. Tennant, who first trained as a sculptor after completing a degree at Winchester School of Art, was unsure about modelling at first but she soon became one of the most sought-after names. Her look chimed with the decade’s androgynous cool. Photographed for British Vogue by Steven Meisel in 1993, for a shoot styled by Isabella Blow, she wore a nose ring, eyeliner and punk jumper. The Scottish authorities initially investigated Tennant’s death through the Fatalities Investigation Unit until it became clear she had killed herself.Ī source quoted by the Telegraph said the family wanted to make the news public because “they feel it’s important to raise awareness around mental health, as far too often it is misunderstood”.Ī granddaughter of Deborah Mitford, later the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, Tennant was initially part of a wave of “aristo” models – including Honor Fraser, Plum Sykes and Lady Louise Campbell – in the 90s. In grieving Stella’s loss, her family renews a heartfelt request that respect for their privacy should continue.” So it is a matter of our deepest sorrow and despair that she felt unable to go on, despite the love of those closest to her. She was a beautiful soul, adored by a close family and good friends, a sensitive and talented woman whose creativity, intelligence and humour touched so many. So, for me, this debutante ball was a celebration the empowerment of young people from all different walks of life, and the possibility of nations working in harmony together.They said: “We have been humbled by the outpouring of messages of sympathy and support since Stella died. It was inspiring to meet them and hear about their lives. This was a room full of intelligent and capable young women. We certainly weren’t a group of young women putting ourselves on the marriage market as was once the case with events like these. Many of them are already studying at universities around the globe, or, like me, are applying for them now. Everyone spoke fluent English and one, if not three, other languages. Girls had come from all over Europe, South America, North America and Asia. There were crinolines, column dresses, sparkles, laces and feathers and everyone was looking fabulous. Having thought that I had totally nailed it with my Chanel Couture choice, it was clear that everyone had chosen something especially suited to herself. I was excited to meet them all, and see their dresses, of course. I was first introduced to all of the other debutantes the day before Le Bal. I felt so privileged that I was going wear this wonderful creation. A couple of years ago I visited the couture ateliers behind the scenes at Chanel and it was fascinating to see Karl Lagerfeld’s drawings and then the process of bringing them all into reality. Mum described watching this fitting as ‘watching a butterfly float around the room’. The bright colours were irresistibly pretty, and the hand embroidery work in the top was just exquisite. The silk fabric was woven with silver and gold threads and the silhouette flattered in all of the right places. The first I tried was the one that I fell for. Mum and I flew together from Scotland to the famous Chanel studio on the Rue Cambon where the couturiers had selected an array of the most beautiful gowns for me to choose from. Once I had agreed to attend, the next step was to choose my dress. Ultimately, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to be Cinderella for the night. I was impressed by the support that it gave to Enfants d’Aise and the Selini Institute, two charities helping young women, but I was apprehensive about going to a party where I knew no one. I knew about the traditional English debutantes’ coming-out parties, but this was the first that I had heard of Le Bal in Paris. “I heard the first whispers of Le Bal back in February when Chanel asked my mother, Stella Tennant, whether I might like to go.
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