Death of a Young Star

Word is still out on what caused the untimely death of Amy Winehouse, 27 year old dynamo singer. Earlier today Amy was found dead in her London apartment; news that was quick to spread over the internet and through celebrity circles (droves of celebrities are mourning her death with their fans via Twitter). While the young woman may have gained notoriety for her singing just as much as for her drug/alcohol abuse...one thing is without a doubt, she changed the fashion game forever as well.

Her signature style touched fashion all the way from the Vogue Paris, Russia, and Italia, to Chanel, even as stretched to Jersey Shore (the bouffant didn't come out of nowhere). She's worked with and befriended legends such as Tony Bennett and Karl Lagerfeld and has been the inspiration for countless editorials and ad campaigns.

Her edgy, retro style is something that will continue to be emmulated, but the woman who paved the way for so many of today's popular retro/smoky singers will not be forgotten.

RIP Amy Winehouse.

Text Corinna Fabre

Image Amywinehouse.com