So – what did I think?
It's an interesting read.
She's led a full life with many big fashion moments and collaborations. Some of which inspire massive eye rolls, and surprise at how much smaller the industry seemed in her early days, and others that are more quietly poignant and charming. The book is packed with name dropping and celebrities, so it's juicy enough on that front.
The idea of writing a memoir does make one pause though. It seems like an incredibly hard task to pull off without glossing over truly seminal events or over-indulging in others. The result can seem like a bit of a vain mess and not terribly dignified in the end. I sympathize, as I love the idea of a good biography, but they are rarely done well.
All that aside, if you're looking for a fun and light "fashion" book, this super quick read, will do ya. Took me one day to finish it.
I was definitely looking for another read! I'm taking a break from a Coco Chanel bio, and just coming off of a friendly Mindy Kaling and coffee origin book.
Posted by: kimberly | May 31, 2013 at 10:40 AM