Tavi Gevinson Young American writer, blogger, actress Date of Birth: 21.04.1996 Country: USA

Biography of Tavi Gevinson

Tavi Gevinson, a young American writer, blogger, and actress, is often referred to as the "little old lady." However, Tavi is unfazed by this label, as her unique perspective on fashion and personal style has captured the attention of the most serious publications. She realized at a young age that she didn't want to wear pink tops and colorful hair accessories. At the age of 11, she started her own fashion blog. Who is this exceptionally intelligent girl? Is she a genius or just a product of PR? These questions are asked by many today.

Tavi Gevinson was born in 1996 in Chicago and grew up in Oak Park, Illinois. Her father, Steve Gevinson, was a former school teacher, and her mother, Berit Engen, originally from Norway, worked as a weaver. She made her first post on her own blog, tavi-thenewgirlintown, at the age of 11, which was later renamed "The Style Rookie." The number of readers surpassed 4 million at one point. What made this American girl so interesting? She created her own unique outfits, wearing vintage dresses, and shared her photos online. She wrote about contemporary fashion and her teenage vision of it. She wrote her own thoughts about life, adolescence, and what concerns modern teenagers. Tavi intended her blog to be a space for her own thoughts, but she attracted many more readers than expected, with up to 30,000 visitors daily.

Soon, this talented and thoughtful girl caught the attention of fashion magazines, and she was invited for interviews multiple times. Among those who wrote about Tavi were "The New York Times," with whom she had an interview in 2008 about teenage blogs. Tavi was soon invited to fashion shows and became a real icon of teenage fashion, albeit not glamorous, but somewhat rebellious. She was called the "little old lady" because, in addition to her mature thinking, she preferred to dress in vintage style. In her online photos, you can see Tavi wearing unimaginable crimped dresses, 1950s-style coats, and hairstyles reminiscent of our grandmothers. She was photographed against vintage cars, and some of her photos perfectly captured the atmosphere of the 1960s. Tavi herself was not bothered by being called the "little old lady" as it was her own perspective on fashion and style that set her apart from thousands of vanilla-pink girls. By the way, playing with the image of a young old lady, Tavi dyed her hair in a rather dull ashy color, resembling real gray hair.

Among the magazines that showed interest in Tavi at different times were "Harper's Bazaar," Barneys.com, "BlackBook," "New York Magazine," "The Daily Telegraph," "Elle," and others. Some called her a phenomenal teenager with a mind beyond her years, while others openly tried to prove that her parents influenced her. However, in all her interviews, Tavi effortlessly demonstrated her erudition. She is not childish, has a lot to say to the adult world, and has her own perspective, which she skillfully defends. Tavi Gevinson also shared her views on beauty, femininity, and women's character at the TEDxTeen conference. In early 2011, Tavi moved beyond focusing solely on fashion, exploring other horizons. She began writing about film, culture, and politics. It was during this time that Lady Gaga named Tavi the "future of journalism." Tavi's project, "Rookie Magazine," attracted a tremendous number of readers.

In 2008, Tavi made her first appearance in a short film called "First Bass," and in 2012, she appeared in the film "Enough Said." While she expects to appear in more films in the future, she does not intend to focus solely on her acting career.

The question of whether Tavi Gevinson is a true genius or just a product of PR has been debated extensively on the internet and in print publications. Regardless, everyone is interested in what will become of this unique young woman. Will she lose her extravagant style as she grows up, or will she transform into something extraordinary?