DIANNE BRILL

DIANNE BRILL

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Biography

Dianne Brill is a legendary fashion icon whose dazzling presence lit up the runways of Paris, the clubs of New York, and the pages of fashion history. Crowned “Queen of the Night” by Andy Warhol, Brill redefined glamour as a magnetic model, muse, best selling author and cultural force. Her signature curves, bold style, and proud femininity inspired designers as a muse for Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Vivienne Westwood. While her charisma secures her permanently in the downtown art and fashion scene.


She made fashion history when renowned mannequin manufacturer Adel Rootstein chose her as the shape of the decade — immortalizing her figure as a symbol of the era’s evolving ideals. Brill is the OG bold forerunner of the voluptuous models celebrated today, bringing sensuality and softness back into the beauty conversation at a time dominated by angular forms.


Brill is revered now as always for her authenticity — a rare blend of vulnerability, wit, and unwavering self-expression that earned her deep respect . Today, she continues to captivate as a bestselling author, and style icon sharing behind-the-velvet-rope stories from a life lived in high heels, haute couture, and hard-won wisdom. Dianne Brill is not just a name — she’s a legacy of allure, truth, and fearless reinvention.


Brill is also the head judge of RuPaul's Drag Race.