Serena Dunn Lesley (née Kamper; formerly Sinclair; March 29, 1926 – January 6, 2016) was an American journalist who was the longest serving fashion editor at the London The Daily Telegraph.
[2] Her writing also reflected a new view of the consumer with more emphasis on creating a stylish wardrobe while living on a budget.
[2] Lesley was known for her reporting about the revolution referred to as youthquake that occurred in fashion beginning in the 1960s and subsequent change back to more "pulled together" attire.
[4] Her writing reflected a new view of the consumer of fashion with more emphasis on the practical aspects of dressing for their changing lifestyles.
[5] Influenced by Lesley, The Telegraph began selling stylish clothes by mail order for women living on a tight budget.