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“I’ve chaired a great many benefits because I wanted to contribute to the community… I hope I succeeded.” – Jean Tailer, Palm Beach Life Magazine
Jean Sinclair Tailer (1918-2018) was a philanthropist, style icon and a true fixture of the Palm Beach community. Born in western Pennsylvania, Tailer was the only child of a steel executive. She studied drama at Ohio University and moved to New York after graduation.
In New York City, Mrs. Tailer lived at the Barbizon Hotel for Women. From the 1920s through the 1960s, the Barbizon Hotel housed many adventurous and enterprising women, including Joan Crawford, Grace Kelly and Sylvia Plath, who came to Manhattan to chase their dreams.
Upon her arrival in New York, Mrs. Tailer began modeling with Conover Modeling Agency almost immediately. Her career provided her a platform to showcase her innate sense of style. A natural born trend-setter, Mrs. Tailer was a fashion pioneer throughout her life and was named to the International Best-Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1980. This distinction has also been granted to many other iconic women, including Coco Chanel, Diana Vreeland and Princess Diana.
In addition to Mrs. Tailer’s beautiful wardrobe, her jewelry collection was a sight to behold. With signed pieces by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. and a beautiful 18.36 carat Cartier diamond ring, Mrs. Tailer had an eye for quality, whimsy and elegance. Her collection, Lots 280-292, includes everything from playfully sophisticated brooches adorned with tsavorite garnets and colorful enamel, to a diamond and gold ‘Dolphin’ brooch by Schlumberger, originally made famous by Elizabeth Taylor.
Throughout her philanthropic and charitable life, Mrs. Tailer was often seen wearing her much loved collection. She served as a chairwoman of nearly two dozen events benefiting many organizations, including the Hospice of Palm Beach County, the Preservation Foundation of Palm beach, the American Red Cross, the Norton Museum and Planned Parenthood. Her efforts also earned her the honor of being named a Woman of Distinction by Palm Beach Atlantic College in 2001.
Additionally, Mrs. Tailer was a member of the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Palm Beach Civic Association, the Palm Beach Republican Club, Club Colette, the Palm Beach Yacht Club and the Everglades Club. Furthermore, she acted as a trustee of the Hospice Guild of Palm Beach and a board member of the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach.
Mrs. Tailer was married five times. After the death of her fourth husband, Mrs. Tailer was introduced to Charles Schmidt which was love at first sight. They were married until her passing in 2018.
Jean Sinclair Tailer was an active member of her community and touched many lives. The goodness she shared with those around her and the amount of time and energy she gave to her community will always be remembered by her friends and family.
Jean Sinclair Tailer (1918-2018) was a philanthropist, style icon and a true fixture of the Palm Beach community. Born in western Pennsylvania, Tailer was the only child of a steel executive. She studied drama at Ohio University and moved to New York after graduation.
In New York City, Mrs. Tailer lived at the Barbizon Hotel for Women. From the 1920s through the 1960s, the Barbizon Hotel housed many adventurous and enterprising women, including Joan Crawford, Grace Kelly and Sylvia Plath, who came to Manhattan to chase their dreams.
Upon her arrival in New York, Mrs. Tailer began modeling with Conover Modeling Agency almost immediately. Her career provided her a platform to showcase her innate sense of style. A natural born trend-setter, Mrs. Tailer was a fashion pioneer throughout her life and was named to the International Best-Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1980. This distinction has also been granted to many other iconic women, including Coco Chanel, Diana Vreeland and Princess Diana.
In addition to Mrs. Tailer’s beautiful wardrobe, her jewelry collection was a sight to behold. With signed pieces by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. and a beautiful 18.36 carat Cartier diamond ring, Mrs. Tailer had an eye for quality, whimsy and elegance. Her collection, Lots 280-292, includes everything from playfully sophisticated brooches adorned with tsavorite garnets and colorful enamel, to a diamond and gold ‘Dolphin’ brooch by Schlumberger, originally made famous by Elizabeth Taylor.
Throughout her philanthropic and charitable life, Mrs. Tailer was often seen wearing her much loved collection. She served as a chairwoman of nearly two dozen events benefiting many organizations, including the Hospice of Palm Beach County, the Preservation Foundation of Palm beach, the American Red Cross, the Norton Museum and Planned Parenthood. Her efforts also earned her the honor of being named a Woman of Distinction by Palm Beach Atlantic College in 2001.
Additionally, Mrs. Tailer was a member of the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Palm Beach Civic Association, the Palm Beach Republican Club, Club Colette, the Palm Beach Yacht Club and the Everglades Club. Furthermore, she acted as a trustee of the Hospice Guild of Palm Beach and a board member of the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach.
Mrs. Tailer was married five times. After the death of her fourth husband, Mrs. Tailer was introduced to Charles Schmidt which was love at first sight. They were married until her passing in 2018.
Jean Sinclair Tailer was an active member of her community and touched many lives. The goodness she shared with those around her and the amount of time and energy she gave to her community will always be remembered by her friends and family.