C. Z. Guest
C.Z. Guest | |
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Guest in 1956 | |
| Born | Lucy Douglas Cochrane February 19, 1920 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | November 8, 2003 (aged 83) Old Westbury, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Stage actress, socialite, author, columnist, horsewoman, fashion designer |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2, including Cornelia |
Lucy Douglas "C.Z." Guest (née Cochrane; February 19, 1920 – November 8, 2003) was an American actress, author, columnist, horsewoman, fashion designer, and socialite who achieved a degree of fame as a fashion icon. She was frequently seen wearing elegant designs by designers like Mainbocher. Her unfussy, clean-cut style was seen as typically American, and she was named to the International Best Dressed Hall of Fame List in 1959.