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Daisy FellowesSocialite, author of Harper's Bazaar
Date of Birth: 29.04.1890
Country:  France |
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Biography of Daisy Fellowes
Daisy Fellowes, born Marguerite Séverine Philippine Decazes de Glücksberg in Paris in 1890, was a renowned figure in pre-war Paris as the author and editor of the Parisian edition of Harper's Bazaar. She was considered one of the most glamorous and fashionable women of her time, an icon of style and a socialite.
Early Life
Marguerite was the only daughter of Isabelle-Blanche Singer, who herself was the daughter of Isaac Merritt Singer, the legendary founder of the Singer sewing machine empire. Her father was Jean Élie Octave Louis Sévère Amanieu Decazes, the 3rd Duke Decazes and Glücksberg. When Marguerite was six years old, her mother tragically took her own life. She was then raised by one of her many aunts, Winnaretta Singer, Princess Edmond de Polignac.
Marriages
At the age of 20, Marguerite married Jean Amédée Marie Anatole, Prince of Broglie. They had three children together, but their marriage was marred by her husband's affair with the family chauffeur. In February 1918, her husband passed away while serving in the French army in Algeria, allegedly from the flu, but rumors suggested that he took his own life due to the shame.
In August 1919, Marguerite remarried in London to Hon. Reginald Ailwyn Fellowes, who was a cousin of Winston Churchill. Despite her status as a married woman, Daisy continued to captivate men and had numerous affairs, including with the British Ambassador to France, Duff Cooper.
Journalism and Writing
Daisy had her own column in the Parisian edition of Harper's Bazaar, and her articles were immensely popular. Thousands of women sought to emulate her style and glamour. Despite her glamorous image, Daisy was known for her intelligence and sharp wit. She wrote not only for the magazine but also produced several novels and poems. Her most famous work was "Les dimanches de la comtesse de Narbonne," published in 1931. She was also the author of the novel "Cats in the Isle of Man."
Legacy
Daisy Fellowes was regarded as one of the most brilliant women of her time and was admired by both men and women. She was an embodiment of elegance, natural grace, and charm. Her impeccable taste in fashion and her collection of jewelry, considered the best in her circle, were highly regarded. Daisy passed away on December 13, 1962, at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy as an iconic figure in the world of style and society.
