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Betty Lee Bloomingdale (née Newling; August 2, 1922 – July 19, 2016) was an American socialite and philanthropist. She was considered a fashion icon, first appearing on the International Best Dressed List in 1962, [3] [4] and in 1970 was named in the list's Hall of Fame.
Jul 20, 2016 · Betsy Bloomingdale, the long-reigning queen of Los Angeles society, died Tuesday at 93, from complications of a heart condition, at her home in Holmby Hills. A tall, striking figure with a...
When it came to style, Betsy Bloomingdale was, of course, out on her own. A permanent fixture in annual ‘best dressed’ lists, she championed Dior, as well as Valentino, Chanel, Courrèges and Givenchy.
Dec 6, 2016 · Few society figures remain as iconic as Betsy Bloomingdale. A true emblem of glamour and style, she epitomised the confidence of a post-war United States — a moment in history in which the sun-soaked terraces and candlelit tables of southern California captured the world’s imagination.
Jul 21, 2016 · Betsy Bloomingdale, the socialite and renowned fashion leader who was the widow of Alfred S. Bloomingdale, the department store heir, and a celebrated hostess to royalty, world...
Jul 21, 2016 · Betsy Bloomingdale, who has died aged 93, was a fashionable hostess and philanthropist whose life was touched by sordid scandal; but as the wife of Alfred Bloomingdale, the heir to...
Jul 20, 2016 · Betsy Bloomingdale died Tuesday afternoon from congestive heart failure, according to family members. She was 93. At Bloomingdale’s request, there will be no funeral, only a private family...
