Fashion is freedom : a girl from Tehran and her rise to the catwalk

"Since she was young, Tala Raassi knew her fate lay in fashion. But growing up in her beloved homeland of Iran, a woman can be punished for exposing her hair in public, let alone wearing the newest trends. Despite strict regulations, Tala developed a keen sense of style in backroom cafes and secret parties. She never imagined her behavior would land her in prison, or bring the cruel sting of a whip for the crime of wearing a mini-skirt. Tala's forty lashes didn't keep her down -- they fanned the flames of individuality and inspired her to embrace a new freedom in the United States. As she developed her own clothing label, her exploration into the creative, cut throat community of Western fashion opened her eyes to the ups and downs of hard work, hard decisions, and hard truths. Fashion is Freedom takes us on a journey that crosses the globe, from Colombia to Miss Universe, and inspires women everywhere to be fearless ..."--Amazon.com. 'Fashion is Freedom' explores how a childhood in Tehran shaped Tala Raassi's desire to enter the fashion industry. It combines the inspirational power of memoirs Such 'Half the Sky' and 'The Dressmaker of Khair Khana' with the contemporary glamor of the Kardashians