First published 2008
Isaac Mizrahi brings two decades of fashion industry experience to this practical style guide. The designer rejects makeover culture and criticism of women's clothing choices. He positions himself as a problem solver who treats fashion as seriously enjoyable. Mizrahi starts with the belief that women should wear what inspires them personally. He follows twelve real women through actual wardrobe challenges to demonstrate how to discover individual style that matches authentic identity. The book includes a personal fashion questionnaire and instructions for creating inspiration boards. Mizrahi covers hundreds of practical tips spanning clothing, accessories, skincare, makeup, pattern mixing, and color coordination. He teaches readers to become collectors rather than casual shoppers. The designer shares specific rules about boots, bags, skirt lengths, and undergarments. Over 400 photographs and Mizrahi's original sketches illustrate the concepts throughout.
Genres: non-fiction, how-to, fashion, fashion-design
Vibes: intimate, practical, thought-provoking
Tropes: authentic-identity, problem-solver
224 pages · Paperback · Gotham