Edie Sedgwick, Born in 1943 to a wealthy and prominent family, Sedgwick's privileged upbringing was shadowed by family strife and tragedies, including the deaths of two brothers. These experiences significantly impacted her mental health throughout her life. | Jeff Waters

The origins of the “It Girl” lead to Edie Sedgwick—the poor little rich girl who traded her trust fund for a silver-painted studio and a pair of earrings so heavy they’re probably responsible for the invention of the neck brace. She was the crown jewel of Andy Warhol’s Factory, a girl who lived her life like she was constantly being filmed through a soft-focus lens, even when she was just trying to find a lighter. She burned through money, fame, and eyeliner with a reckless abandon that was both