Serena Dunn Lesley (née Kamper; formerly Sinclair; March 29, 1926 – January 6, 2016) was an American journalist who was the longest serving

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''. Writing under the name Serena Sinclair, Lesley covered travel and fashion at ''The Telegraph'' from 1960 to 1984. She broadcast on

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radio and television, and wrote for the ''

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''. Lesley was known for her reporting about the revolution referred to as youthquake that occurred in fashion beginning in the 1960s and for it received Fashion Writer Of The Year Award in 1970. Her writing also reflected a new view of the consumer with more emphasis on creating a stylish wardrobe while living on a budget.

Early life and education

Serena Dunn Kamper was born in

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to Margaret (Dunn) and Gustav Kamper and lived there during her childhood. Lesley was raised in the

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faith. She attended

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in Massachusetts and graduated from

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, a private college for Christian Scientists.

Career

Early career

Kamper began her career at the ''

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'' as a general reporter.

Fashion editor

Lesley was known for her reporting about the revolution referred to as youthquake that occurred in fashion beginning in the 1960s and subsequent change back to more "pulled together" attire. Her writing reflected a new view of the consumer of fashion with more emphasis on the practical aspects of dressing for their changing lifestyles. Her writing about fashion included reflections about the value of the clothes. Influenced by Lesley, ''

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'' began selling stylish clothes by mail order for women living on a tight budget.

Awards

Lesley received the Fashion Writer Of The Year Award in 1970.

References

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