Isabel Toledo

Isabel Toledo (born Maria Isabel Izquierdo; April 9, 1960 – August 26, 2019) was a Cuban-American fashion designer based in New York City.^[1] She was born in Camajuaní, Cuba. Her career was based in New York City.^[2] She was known for designing Michelle Obama's first inaugural dress.

Isabel Toledo
Isabel Toledo at the Anne Klein fashion show. Photo by Ed Kavishe, Fashion Wire Press
Born	Maria Isabel Izquierdo (1960-04-09)April 9, 1960 Camajuaní, Cuba
Died	August 26, 2019(2019-08-26) (aged 59) New York City, U.S.
Nationality	Cuban-American
Education	Fashion Institute of Technology
Spouse	Ruben Toledo ​ (m. 1984)​
Awards	Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award, 2005

Toledo died at a Manhattan hospital on August 26, 2019 from breast cancer at the age of 59.^[3]