The Art of Fabrication

The narrative that follows was shared by a prominent fashion director who has served as the creative force behind some of the biggest clients in the industry (including Chloe, Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, and Narcisco Rodriguez). [...]I was a poor Eurasian girl who received a full scholarship to go to...

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Published in:Women's studies quarterly 2013-04, Vol.41 (1), p.303-311
Main Authors: Herzog, Amy, Vanderploeg, Libby
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business
Creativity
Fashion designers
Fashions
Females
Jews
Mothers
Narratives
Neighborhood Schools
Parents
Polyesters
Thrift stores
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Summary:The narrative that follows was shared by a prominent fashion director who has served as the creative force behind some of the biggest clients in the industry (including Chloe, Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, and Narcisco Rodriguez). [...]I was a poor Eurasian girl who received a full scholarship to go to this Jewish communist-inspired camp. Beyond curing me of the stealing bug, though, the experience forced me to actually begin sewing my clothes, and reproducing what I coveted.
ISSN:0732-1562
1934-1520
1934-1520
DOI:10.1353/wsq.2013.0062