Supermodel Tatjana Patitz Dead at 56 - A Tribute to a Fashion Icon

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With great sadness, we report the passing of Supermodel Tatjana Patitz at the age of 56. She was one of the most iconic figures in fashion, having graced the covers of some of the world’s top magazines and catwalks in her heyday. Tatjana Patitz will be remembered as a fashion icon and her legacy will continue to inspire many generations to come.

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Early Life and Career

Tatjana Patitz is best known as one of the original supermodels, representing a decade of iconic beauty and fashion. Born in Hamburg, Germany in 1965, she had an impressive modeling career that began at the tender age of 14. She made her first break into the industry when she was scouted by a modeling agency at a local fair.
At 17, Tatjana left school and moved to Paris where she quickly rose to fame, signing with Elite Model Management and becoming one of the original supermodels. She was featured in major campaigns for some of the biggest fashion houses of the time, including Chanel, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Dior, and many more. She became one of the most recognizable faces of the late 80s and early 90s, gracing the covers of magazines such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar.

Patitz in the 1980s

Tatjana Patitz was one of the original ‘Supermodels’ in the 1980s and a true fashion icon. She quickly rose to fame, appearing in iconic campaigns for brands such as Calvin Klein and Yves Saint Laurent. She was featured in the most prestigious magazines, like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. She also starred in many music videos for some of the biggest stars of the time, including Duran Duran and George Michael. 
In addition to being a Supermodel, Patitz also became an advocate for environmental protection and animal rights. Her charitable work and activism inspired many people around the world. 
By the late 1980s, Tatjana had become a household name in the fashion industry, thanks to her unique look, captivating beauty, and warm personality. She was one of the first models to break boundaries and help define what it meant to be a ‘supermodel’. 
Tatjana will always be remembered as one of the original Supermodels of the 1980s and an inspiration to many.

Later Years

Tatjana Patitz continued to work in the fashion industry until she died in 2021. She became an advocate for the environment, establishing a sustainable fashion brand in 2017. Patitz has also been featured in magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, and Marie Claire. She was one of the original supermodels and was regularly photographed with other members of the elite group, such as Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell.
In 2020, she became a grandmother for the first time, and even as her health declined, her love for life and her family was evident. 
Patitz's final public appearance was at the launch of a documentary about the original supermodels in January 2021. Her courage, elegance, and inspiring beauty will be remembered by all who knew her, as well as by those who admired her from afar. 
Supermodel Tatjana Patitz was a pioneering figure in the fashion world and an inspiration to women everywhere. She will be remembered for her extraordinary career and her commitment to environmentalism. Her untimely death is a significant loss to the fashion community and beyond.