John Tiffany is an author, professional speaker, and lecturer. He is a fashion historian and expert on the history of fashion and its influence on culture. Most of all, Mr. Tiffany is a passionate storyteller.
He especially revels in discovering and sharing the incredible untold stories of pioneering women.
Early in his career, John Tiffany was mentored by the legendary publicist Eleanor Lambert (right, with Tiffany), his first book Eleanor Lambert: Still Here recounts the incredible journey of the extraordinary pioneer who was the first art and fashion publicist, who turned artists and fashion designers into household names and ultimately the legends who defined their times.
Tiffany’s second book, DAWN: The Career of the Legendary Fashion Retailer Dawn Mello, spans the impressive career of Dawn Mello's who turned the once dowdy Bergdorf Goodman into the world's ultimate luxury fashion destination. In the late 1980’s, Mello left to save Gucci. Her time in Italy is the modern case study for resuscitating a luxury brand.
Tiffany speaks, gives talks, and hosts lecture series all over the world in front of audiences of all sizes. He speaks at museums, corporations, clubs, organizations, universities, and libraries.
Tiffany was prominently featured in all four episodes of the CNN original documentary series: American Style and the FOX documentary FLOTUS Fashion. Additionally, he has been featured in numerous films and documentaries including: Versailles 73: American Runway Revolution,, The Battle at Versailles, and the BBC series House of Fashion, as well as numerous TV shows and news programs.