Is Lee Radzweil still alive?

She has been pursuing the taste of life, but she has been shrouded in the shadow of "forever first lady" and her sister Jacqueline Kennedy for most of her life; She once enjoyed all the splendor and ups and downs, and now she is calm again. Lee Radziwill described his life like this: "My life is like a landscape painting, rich and colorful, full of excitement and adventure." She is the "Water Demon" written by American writer truman capote and the fashion queen of the past half century.

Radziwill is 70 years old this year, but his charm still exists. A pair of bright and charming big eyes make people unable to resist her charm. Capote described Lasswell's eyes in this way: "Golden brown eyes are wide and sparkling, like a glass of brandy on a table by the fire." The most prominent feature of her appearance is her watery eyes, which makes her beautiful face full of aura and elegant and lively. For decades, under the guidance of Radzweil, Americans have developed a noble temperament full of vitality. To this day, people are still fascinated by her.

People marvel at Radziwill's slim figure. She once joked that smoking and drinking champagne kept her in good shape. However, Radziwill is as strong as steel under her weak appearance. Capote wrote in 1976: "I can't think of any other woman who is more feminine, including Audrey Hepburn and superstar Gloria Guinness. But Radziwill is not weak at all. "

"I am grateful that I was born in this era." Radziwill said, "I think my life is extraordinary enough. I lived in the most meaningful time and went to the most interesting places. London in the 1960s was in a period of rapid revival in various fields, and I witnessed everything there. I lived in new york when President Kennedy presided over the White House. " Radziwill is now living in seclusion in Paris, leading a quiet and happy life. "I am very happy. I enjoy everything here, do everything I can and see everything I can see. " But why choose Paris? "Because I am of Parisian descent!" The Bouvier family is descended from French landlords. "bernard berenson believes that there are only two things in the world, one makes people lose confidence in life, and the other makes people love life. No matter from which point of view, Paris undoubtedly belongs to the latter, as the saying goes,' the sweetness of life lies in Paris'. The changes of the times will not change the status of Paris, it will always be a charming place. " Lasswell said.

195 1 year,/kloc-Radziwill, 0/8 years old, came to Paris for the first time, and she wanted to go to Italy to meet Behrensen from here. Before that, she kept in touch with Behrensen. My sister Jacqueline went with her on this trip. Radziwill recalled: "It was my first time to go to Europe, and we went to many places. It was this trip that changed my life or our life. I will never forget it. " During the trip, the two sisters also wrote an illustrated diary to thank their mother for her arrangement. A few years later, this diary was published as A Special Summer. Radziwill said, "The party in Paris is full of happiness and laughter. This diary is a portrayal of our mood. " In the same year, "Miss Bouvier" first appeared in fashion magazines. Since then, fashion magazines have followed Radziwill's footsteps for half a century, witnessing her ever-changing personal style and role in life, from a charming girl who has emerged in society to Princess Radziwill, an actress and decorator, and then to a fashion goddess. Now she lives in seclusion in Paris to practice her self-cultivation. /kloc-In 0/950, Caroline Lee Bouvier (Radziwill's name in the Bouvier family) was named "the most dazzling new star in new york society" by Life magazine. Four years later, she became Mrs Confield, and her husband, Michael Kang Field, came from a publishing family. At a charity ball jointly organized by a French hospital and some French-American cooperation projects, Lasswell attracted everyone's attention with a sultry transparent gray-white dress. Radziwill said she "liked that suit. As beautiful as a cloud. " Later, she became more brilliant in new york society. 1955, the two sisters were invited by a fashion magazine again. By this time, Jacqueline had become the wife of John F. Kennedy and the wife of a young senator from Massachusetts. This time, both of them are more confident and their personal styles are more obvious. Lasswell is wearing a gray coat with black piping and a pair of dark trousers. "I may still be wearing them." Lasswell said.

From 65438 to 0960, Radziwill's life took a dramatic turn. She remarried, this time to stanislas Radzweil, a Polish prince living in London. After marriage, they have two children, Anthony and Anna Christina. The family lives in a18th century building in London, just one step away from Buckingham Palace and St James' Park. Henry clark, a reporter from Fashion Magazine, was appointed to do a photo interview for Princess Lasswell entitled "Life with Clothes on". Radziwill wore a wide-brimmed straw hat and took photos with her pug Thomas, and also took some casual photos at home. Clark wrote in the accompanying article: "Princess Lasswell mostly wears Givenchy's clothes. She is young, simple and elegant, and can cope with various occasions and climates freely. If there is any fashion feature in her, it is simplicity. " Today, more than 40 years later, Radziwill still insists on this simple style.

During Kennedy's presidency of the United States, as the sister of the first lady, Lasswell followed her sister to almost all Kennedy's official overseas visits to Germany, India and France. In 2000, Lasswell published her memoir Happy Time, in which she deeply recalled this wonderful time. President Kennedy visited France. "At that time, the weather was excellent, and Paris was the most dazzling. What I felt in those days was happiness and pleasure, not the form and formality of a state visit. My sister is very familiar with France. She is happy to go there, and so is President Kennedy. The French people welcome us very much. That is a very special feeling. " At that time, French President Charles de Gaulle hosted a banquet in honor of Kennedy and his party at Versailles, and Lasswell was dressed in Givenchy dress. There, she met andre malraux, who admired her deeply. Andre malraux is a well-known person in French literature, culture and politics, and he knows many languages. "He (malraux) is the greatest contributor in this century. He rebuilt Paris, lit up Paris, and made Paris more radiant. And his books, such as "The Destiny of Mankind", you must study them and you will worship him. " Radziwill said excitedly. A year later, Lasswell paid a friendly visit to India and Pakistan with his sister. She brought many dazzling Givenchy and Gres dresses, as well as many soft and elegant sightseeing clothes. The two men were received by then Indian Prime Minister Nehru in New Delhi. The charming Nehru left a deep impression on the two sisters. "His manners are so elegant that you will feel calm around him." Radziwill said, "He is very knowledgeable and quite sexy."

After returning to London, Radziwill met Rudolf Nuriyev, a former Soviet dancer, and was deeply attracted by him. Nuriev just left the Soviet Union. "(Knowing Nuriev) is purely out of my desire." Radziwill admitted. "At that time, he danced ballet in London. I am a loyal ballet fan. Like everyone else, I can't breathe when I look at him. So I ran backstage to find him. Since then, he has become a very important part of my life. " Nuriev lived in London for half a year, and Radzweil would watch every rehearsal. "He is really something, although he later became more and more manic. As a priest, he is very kind and people know him. Whenever he walks into a place, even a pub, someone will come forward to say hello. "

Radziwill is a person who pursues the times, and her fashion taste certainly changes with the times. In the early years, there was a established rule in the western fashion industry that the media could not report until the designer's private customers ordered clothes from them. In today's era when information is so open, the high-intensity constraints and restrictions on the media at that time were unimaginable. It is also for this reason that Radziwill finally ended his follow-up with Givenchy. At that time, Women's Family magazine reported that Radziwill had selected several sets of clothes designed by Givenchy, but it was opposed by Givenchy. Facing Givenchy's reaction, Radziwill chose to give up love. But she is still at the forefront of the trend, ahead of her sister Jacqueline. She quickly turned her attention to some young designers. These designers led the fashion trend in 1960s, and Radziwill found the excitement everywhere in life from their designs. She began to choose other French brands, such as Saint Laurent, Ungaro and Guruij. From 65438 to 0967, Lasswell returned to the screen at the suggestion of truman capote, and participated in the performance of The Philadelphia Story. Her costume in the movie was provided by SaintLaurent. "My favorite is the white crepe dress that fell on my hand. Very simple. " Lasswell said. At the same time, Radziwill will also buy clothes from women's clothing stores such as Valentino and MilaSchon in Rome and Milan. In 1970s, Radziwill met Halston, an American fashion designer, and they became close friends. "I really miss Harston, not only his people, but also his clothes. Whenever you walk into his shop, you will find something. " Lasswell said. For Radziwill, who has been lingering in Paris women's clothing store, Halston's design is undoubtedly a clear spring. "Harston's clothes are very soft and feminine, but they are not fancy at all. Everyone knows this. "

Radziwill loved robes with belts all his life. Her love for this kind of clothes may come from 1962' s trip to Morocco with the "First Lady of America". Unfortunately, King Hassan was forbidden to take pictures at that time, so there was no record of that visit. Radziwill remembers his trip to Morocco vividly: "You can't believe that everything in front of you is like a painting by Delacroix and Gillick. Bayili Palace is full of romance, and it seems to me that it is completely designed according to one of the works of two masters. There is a strong cedar fragrance around. Those knee-high sheepskin carpets are everywhere. I've never seen a carpet like that, and I don't think I'll see it again. " What Lasswell saw and heard in Morocco inspired her a lot. Later, she invited RenzoMongiardino, a theater designer and interior decorator, to design a room full of Moorish atmosphere for her. "That room is really great. The floor of the old house in London always gives people a gloomy feeling, but our design has changed everything, making people shine and inspire. Mongillat Dino often has to set the background for great works of art, and I think he'd better learn to create this effect first. " Later, Radziwill also adopted Mongiardino's advice when designing their house in Oxfordshire. The house is full of flowers and plants inside and outside. Radziwill also pieced together a Sicilian printed cotton square towel on the wall of his restaurant, and invited the painter LiladeNobili to paint an idyllic fantasy on it. "I think the whole house looks dark and smells like Turgenev. The whole house is full of flowers, so no one will feel it even if it is dark outside." Lasswell said. 10 years later, Radziwill bought a double-decker apartment on Fifth Avenue. In her elegant bedroom, she recreated the previous design, such as steel-stamped floor, flowers and oil paintings, orange-brown corrugated walls, tiger velvet, surrounded by flowers, and furniture with Louis Kasai trademark in the downstairs living room. After divorcing stanislas in 1974, Radzweil's luxurious life gradually converged. Later, she married Hollywood director herbert ross, and their marriage lasted 10 years.

Radziwill's apartment in Paris is located on a forest avenue in 16 county. This is a chic apartment with charming Ranelagh Garden nearby. Radziwill often takes her dog Zoom for a walk on the tree-lined path, listening to the cheerful cries of children on the swings. "When I first came here, I had a clear idea," Radziwill said. "I need peace here, so I asked ChristianLiaigre to help me design it. I don't know what happened, but I think I need to be quiet. I don't want to pursue anything anymore. I have no such desire. I feel very calm now. " Radziwill got through two big studios in the room and merged them into one big study. Next to the study is her simple bedroom. "I know it looks like a monastery." Radziwill said jokingly. There is a low sofa on the brown carpet, and light green translucent curtains are fluttering in front of the window. Radziwill's design of the house is extremely simple, but it is an elegant simplicity. On both sides of the fireplace stood a steel cabinet in Zhan Sen. One of the cabinets hung a picture of Tiepolo, a man wearing a delicate headscarf, which Radziwill said was her treasure. On the other cabinet is the head of a 5th century Roman boy. "It will always be with me, because it always reminds me of Anthony." Lasswell's son Anthony is a TV producer and won an Emmy Award. He died of cancer on 1999 at the age of 40.

Speaking of life in Paris, Radziwill has this feeling: "It's not easy at first, because you have to position yourself. Traveling to the city is different from living in the city. " Now she lives a free and quiet life in Paris, goes to the museum to watch ballet (Radziwill is now a member of the board of directors of the Paris Opera and Ballet American Friendship Association) and does what she wants.

Obviously, Radziwill's life picture is softer now. It is a garden painting in Boucher and a simple and gentle landscape painting slowly unfolding in the Japanese picture.