A life of extreme tragedy & remarkable inspiration the story of Isabella Blow is a dramatic & compelling tale of a courageous icon. Isabella Blow was the epitome of English eccentricity. A legendary figure in the fashion world she nurtured & championed the talent of some of fashions most recognisable & important figures all the time hiding her own personal unhappiness & severe depression. The news of her tragic death in 2007 aged 48 shocked the international fashion world. Her thirty year career in fashion began as Anna Wintours assistant at American Vogue & took in stints as fashion director of Tatler & Fashion Editor of The Sunday Times Magazine. But she is perhaps best-known for the iconic images of her in Philip Treacys hats the first of two designers to launch his career from the basement of Isabella & Detmar Blows house. With similar passion & verve Isabella enthusiastically displayed her admiration for young designer Alexander Mc Queen buying his entire first collection after he graduated from Central St Martins in a move that many believe launched his career. Detmar Blow was engaged to Isabella sixteen days after they first met in 1988 & the couple remained married until her death. In this visually stunning portrait Detmar & Tom reveal the truth about the intriguing world of Isabella providing incredible behind-the-scenes insight into the world of fashion & high-society as well as tracing her ancestry & early childhood offering a fresh & penetrating look at her domestic life & celebrating her incredible achievements.