The Architect of Sophisticated Simplicity In the grand tapestry of modern fashion, few names resonate with the quiet authority and sculptural grace of Isabel Toledo. Born Maria Isabel Izquierdo in Camajuaní, Cuba, in 1960, her journey from a young girl in the Caribbean to an icon of New York couture is a testament to the power of innate artistry. Her creative spirit was ignited early; after immigrating to the United States at age eigh…