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Liz Tilberis's fashion career had a Cinderella beginning and a heart-breaking ending. The 30 years in between make for compelling viewing, as much for the story of her life as for the window this
Intimate Portrait opens on the inner workings of fashion magazines. The woman who nabbed her first magazine job by winning a British
Vogue writing contest ended up losing a harrowing battle in 1999 against ovarian cancer. At the time, she was editor of
Harper's Bazaar and an influential figure in fashion. The segment, narrated by her friend Sharon Stone, was produced while she was alive and features extensive footage of Tilberis and her husband. They talk about her fertility treatments, his status as an at-home dad, their two adopted sons, and her rise to the top of fashion journalism. The picture is completed by quotable friends--who mock the bridesmaids' dresses she designed for her wedding and marvel at how chic she became after chemotherapy. Tilberis personified
No Time to Die, the title of her book about living with ovarian cancer. Knowing that she did die only makes the video all the more poignant.
--Valerie J. Nelson
From the back cover
Liz Tilberis is one of the most powerful women in the world of fashion. Six years ago, as the new editor in chief of Harper's Bazaar, she overhauled the magazine, and brought it back from the brink of extinction. Born in England, Tilberis began her career at British Vogue, where she climbed the ranks from fashion assistant to editor-in-chief. Following four years at the helm, Liz was recruited to resurrect Harper's Bazzar. Shortly after her great success, she began fighting the battle of her life against ovarian cancer. Three years later, Liz is at the top of her game even as she continues to battle the cancer. At the 1994 Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards in New York, Tilberis was honored with a Special Achievement Award, accepting the award from Princess Diana. Narrated by Sharon Stone, this Intimate Portrait features interviews with Liz's husband, Calvin Klein, Christie Brinkley, Linda Evagelista and Martha Stewart.
