Stella Tennant was a muse of Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld
SCOTTISH fashion icon Stella Tennant has died suddenly, her family has confirmed.
Tennant, who turned 50 just five days before her death on December 22, was known for being the face of Chanel and walking the runway for designers including Versace and Alexander McQueen.
She was also among models representing the British fashion industry during the closing ceremony at the Olympic Stadium, on the final day of the London 2012 Olympics.
Tennant found success as a model in 1993, and continued working until this year.
She has appeared in magazines including French, British, and Italian Vogue as well as Harper's Bazaar and Numero.