First published 1997
Sandee navigates the glittering yet cutthroat world of high fashion modeling. Designer Isaac Mizrahi presents her story through diary entries that reveal the daily reality behind the glamorous facade. Sandee faces the pressures of photo shoots, runway shows, and industry politics while trying to maintain her sense of self. The fashion world demands perfection, but Sandee discovers that authenticity matters more than the perfect pose. Through Mizrahi's insider perspective, readers see how Sandee learns to balance ambition with integrity. Her journey exposes the gap between public image and private truth in an industry built on appearances.
Genres: fiction, fashion-designers, 21st-century, fashion, fashion-design
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, fish-out-of-water
32 pages · Paperback · Simon & Schuster