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'''Gail Elliott''' (born 1966) is an English model and fashion designer. She who rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s with an impressive career as one of the world's top models, and continues to remain in high demand, has further branched out creatively and professionally with a line of clothing.<ref>http://www.vogue.com.au/celebrity/designers/gail+elliott,38</ref>
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'''Gail Elliott''' (born 1966) is an English fashion designer and former model.<ref name="Michael">{{cite news |last1=Byrnes |first1=Holly |title='My Clutch': star memories of Michael Hutchence |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/my-clutch-star-memories-of-michael-hutchence/news-story/55970dc42defcd35d7436273df72d378?nk=2598a5a91773d0628d0f75010b93ec01-1516581139 |access-date=July 18, 2018 |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=February 14, 2014}}</ref>


== Early life ==
After being a longtime favorite of every designer in the world - Versace, Calvin Klein, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Prada and Marc Jacobs, Gail retired from the annual shows to focus exclusively on a lucrative career in print work for which she shot covers and fashion spreads for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle and Marie Claire with photographers such as Mario Testino, Steven Miesel, Patrick Demarchlier, Arthur Elgort, Craig McDean and Peter Lindberg. She also shot advertising campaigns and catalogs, which took her to exotic locations all over the world.
Elliot was born in [[Balham]], London, in 1966.<ref name="Gail">{{cite news |title=Gail Elliott model designer bio |url=https://www.vogue.com.au/celebrity/designers/gail-elliott/news-story/1aa897ad0479c66f1107100951bc27aa? |access-date=July 18, 2018 |work=Vogue Australia |date=January 1, 2009}}</ref> She is of mixed [[Anglo-Indian]], Scottish and other European ancestry.<ref name="Gail" /><ref>{{cite news |last1=Lime |first1=Anne |title=Gail Elliott, fashion designer |url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/wish/gail-elliott-fashion-designer/news-story/4e695e3bc56342b6017fb77080f9cf18?sv=a2a345b9656d4fc3d51fc4f8369cc282&nk=5a1d4f1200e38a46af9807bbff4a205e-1531888655 |access-date=August 12, 2018 |work=The Australian |date=September 5, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929212728/https://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/wish/gail-elliott-fashion-designer/news-story/4e695e3bc56342b6017fb77080f9cf18?sv=a2a345b9656d4fc3d51fc4f8369cc282&nk=5a1d4f1200e38a46af9807bbff4a205e-1531888655|archive-date=29 September 2021}}</ref>


== Career ==
As a teenager growing up in London, Gail started modelling at the persuasion of her ballet teacher. She was quickly signed by an agent and went to Japan, where the 17-year-old matured into a professional model, learning to speak Japanese. By the time she arrived in New York a year later, she already had financial independence and a full "Model Book" - the all important "resume" in the modelling industry. After her first shoot with Steven Meisel, Gail became one of the top models in the business, once appearing in four different layouts in a single issue of American Vogue.
=== Modeling ===
Elliot began to model when she was 17 years old, at the suggestion of her ballet teacher.<ref name="Gail" /> She moved to Tokyo, Japan, where she worked as a model for two years, after which she moved to New York City.<ref name="Gail" /><ref name="Laqua">{{cite news |title=Gail Elliott At Home |url=http://www.laqua-magazine.com/12/ |access-date=July 18, 2018 |work=Laqua Magazine |issue=4 |date=2018 |pages=12–15 |archive-date=July 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718114443/http://www.laqua-magazine.com/12/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Over the years, Elliott modeled for some of the world's major fashion brands such as [[Versace]], [[Valentino SpA|Valentino]], [[Armani]], [[Ralph Lauren Corporation|Ralph Lauren]], [[Karl Lagerfeld]], [[Calvin Klein]], [[Dolce & Gabbana]], [[Marc Jacobs]], [[Chanel]], [[Tom Ford]], and [[DKNY|Donna Karan]].<ref name="Gail" /><ref name="Laqua" /> Elliot worked with photographers such as [[Steven Meisel]] and [[Mario Testino]].<ref name="Gail" /> Her modeling career spanned a period of 24 years.<ref name="Laqua" />


=== Little Joe Woman ===
Her inspiration for 'Little Joe by Gail Elliott' came out of her experience, as a well-traveled model and out of her necessity to find what she calls "comfortable and flattering - sexy little nothings!"
Elliot ventured into fashion design, starting a clothing label with her husband Joe Coffey in 2002, which was named Little Joe Woman.<ref name="Gail" /><ref>{{cite news |author1=Staff Writer |title=Designer Gail Elliott and husband Joe Coffrey sell Bondi unit for $7.25 million |url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/designer-gail-elliott-and-husband-joe-coffrey-sell-bondi-unit-for-725-million/news-story/c5d4c11ab7779ad7f7062ab7b06edec0?sv=f7a8970e1f36930830f6e4e30d3d9325&nk=2598a5a91773d0628d0f75010b93ec01-1516580331 |access-date=July 18, 2018 |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=January 3, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Halliwell |first1=Elle |title=Industry supports Little Joe |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/industry-supports-little-joe/news-story/64d952dd2430f803a22c488d9278836e |access-date=July 18, 2018 |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=February 18, 2012}}</ref> The label was started in New York and was subsequently based out of Sydney, Australia.<ref name="Gail" /><ref name="bof">{{cite news |last1=Tewari |first1=Bandana |title=The 'Made in Indonesia' Opportunity |url=https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/global-currents/the-made-in-indonesia-opportunity |access-date=July 18, 2018 |work=The Business of Fashion |date=November 14, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Halliwell |first1=Elle |title=All retail fears is fear itself |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/all-retail-fears-is-fear-itself/news-story/64a363761d135d12b43f67b22ff4a181?nk=2598a5a91773d0628d0f75010b93ec01-1516580278 |access-date=July 18, 2018 |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=February 9, 2013}}</ref> The company's headquarters was later transferred to [[Bali, Indonesia]].<ref name="bof" /> Elliot's husband is the brand's [[CEO]] while Elliot is its [[creative director]].<ref name="Laqua" /> The brand, which has been described as "a rock-chic, luxe-resort fashion line",<ref name="bof" /> originally offered [[slip dress]]es and [[camisole]]s.<ref name="Gail" /><ref name="Laqua" />


== Personal life ==
She recalls checking into hotels tired and jet lagged and wanting only "to take a bath, change into comfortable clothes and order room service." The clothing she found available was so flimsy, too short or overtly sexy, that she would have to wrap a towel around herself to answer the door! "It's nice to wear clothing that is sexy enough for your boyfriend, without making the room service guy blush," says Gail. "It's a fine line..."
During her first trip to Australia, Elliott was introduced to her now-husband Coffey by [[INXS]] lead singer [[Michael Hutchence]], who at the time was the boyfriend of her model friend [[Helena Christensen]].<ref name="Michael" /><ref name="Gail" /><ref>{{cite news |last1=Hornery |first1=Andrew |title=Closet door still closed |url=https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/closet-door-still-closed-20120217-1tefz.html |access-date=July 18, 2018 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=February 17, 2012 |language=en}}</ref> Elliott and Coffey were married in 1997.<ref name="WWD">{{cite news |last1=Socha |first1=Miles |title=Azzedine Alaïa Talks Creativity and Copy Cats |url=http://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/azzedine-alaia-paris-fall-10375076/ |access-date=18 July 2018 |work=Women's Wear Daily |date=March 2, 2016}}</ref> Her wedding gown was designed by [[Azzedine Alaïa]], while Christensen, [[Cindy Crawford]], and [[Yasmin Le Bon]] were some of her bridesmaids.<ref name="WWD" />


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This is when she decided to start a line of her own - a line of beautiful, flattering slips and camisoles that can double as not only clothes to lounge and sleep in but can be worn out as well.
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Height: 5'10" Measurements: 34-23-35
Dress Size: 6-8 Shoe: 9
Agency: Ford Birthdate: 1966
Birthplace: Balham, South London Ethinicity: A mix of Italian, Portuguese, Indian and Irish-English.


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Latest revision as of 21:48, 17 May 2024

Gail Elliott
Elliott in 2015
Born (1966-06-15) 15 June 1966 (age 57)
Balham, London, England
Occupations
  • Fashion designer
  • model
LabelLittle Joe Woman
Spouse
Joe Coffey
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(m. 1997)​
Websitelittlejoewoman.com

Gail Elliott (born 1966) is an English fashion designer and former model.[1]

Early life[edit]

Elliot was born in Balham, London, in 1966.[2] She is of mixed Anglo-Indian, Scottish and other European ancestry.[2][3]

Career[edit]

Modeling[edit]

Elliot began to model when she was 17 years old, at the suggestion of her ballet teacher.[2] She moved to Tokyo, Japan, where she worked as a model for two years, after which she moved to New York City.[2][4] Over the years, Elliott modeled for some of the world's major fashion brands such as Versace, Valentino, Armani, Ralph Lauren, Karl Lagerfeld, Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Tom Ford, and Donna Karan.[2][4] Elliot worked with photographers such as Steven Meisel and Mario Testino.[2] Her modeling career spanned a period of 24 years.[4]

Little Joe Woman[edit]

Elliot ventured into fashion design, starting a clothing label with her husband Joe Coffey in 2002, which was named Little Joe Woman.[2][5][6] The label was started in New York and was subsequently based out of Sydney, Australia.[2][7][8] The company's headquarters was later transferred to Bali, Indonesia.[7] Elliot's husband is the brand's CEO while Elliot is its creative director.[4] The brand, which has been described as "a rock-chic, luxe-resort fashion line",[7] originally offered slip dresses and camisoles.[2][4]

Personal life[edit]

During her first trip to Australia, Elliott was introduced to her now-husband Coffey by INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence, who at the time was the boyfriend of her model friend Helena Christensen.[1][2][9] Elliott and Coffey were married in 1997.[10] Her wedding gown was designed by Azzedine Alaïa, while Christensen, Cindy Crawford, and Yasmin Le Bon were some of her bridesmaids.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Byrnes, Holly (February 14, 2014). "'My Clutch': star memories of Michael Hutchence". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Gail Elliott model designer bio". Vogue Australia. January 1, 2009. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  3. ^ Lime, Anne (September 5, 2008). "Gail Elliott, fashion designer". The Australian. Archived from the original on 29 September 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2018.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Gail Elliott At Home". Laqua Magazine. No. 4. 2018. pp. 12–15. Archived from the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  5. ^ Staff Writer (January 3, 2012). "Designer Gail Elliott and husband Joe Coffrey sell Bondi unit for $7.25 million". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  6. ^ Halliwell, Elle (February 18, 2012). "Industry supports Little Joe". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  7. ^ a b c Tewari, Bandana (November 14, 2017). "The 'Made in Indonesia' Opportunity". The Business of Fashion. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  8. ^ Halliwell, Elle (February 9, 2013). "All retail fears is fear itself". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  9. ^ Hornery, Andrew (February 17, 2012). "Closet door still closed". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  10. ^ a b Socha, Miles (March 2, 2016). "Azzedine Alaïa Talks Creativity and Copy Cats". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
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