This book kinda changed my life. Or it contributed to and catalyzed my move to Manhattan as well as my career pursuit of fashion. It's not particularly eloquent or stylistic, but Cutrone's life is pretty freakin' amazing. She's one of those free spirits that managed to live up her youth and work her way up the corporate ladder simultaneously. While I definitely couldn't handle or desire her exact experiences, it was eye-opening. A strong testament to human will.
I remember reading my library copy while I was volunteering in an hospital ER last year, as I did every Sunday evening so I could add yet another pretty line or two on my medical school applications. Huh.
Beyond learning about the fashion industry, I realized, and still continue to realize, that everyone has a story. Everyone has overcome terrible tragedies and achieved wonderful happiness throughout their narratives - learning to respect and love people regardless of their history is pretty much the essence of growing up.
She also wears only black, which is slowly becoming my thing, too.
