The Pursuit of Style : Advice and Musings from America's Top Fashion Designers

Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Style is an all-new, origi­nal collection of clever, charming, and often hilarious musings from American fashion’s biggest designers. The book culls the best pieces of advice and insight from a survey conducted by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) of its 400-plus members, including Diane von Furstenberg, Zac Posen, Betsey Johnson, Narciso Rodriguez, Donna Karan, and Ralph Lauren, among many others. From tips and tricks for breaking into a fashion career, to essential wardrobe items, to favorite words of wisdom, this book provides a glimpse inside the fashion world’s most creative minds and offers readers an endless amount of inspiration. Illustrated by Bil Donovan, this stylish package is the must-have fashion gift book of the season. Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Style culls the best pieces of advice and wisdom from the Council of Fashion Designers of America's 400 designers. From tips and tricks for breaking into a fashion career, to must-have items, to favourite inspirational words, this book provides an inside glimpse into the fashion world's most creative minds and offers readers an endless amount of inspiration. Includes contributions from influential designers such as Diane von Furstenberg, Alexander Wang, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren among many others Members Of The Council Of Fashion Designers Of America Offer Their Words Of Wisdom And Impart Advice On Everything From Tips And Tricks For Breaking Into A Fashion Career To Essential Wardrobe Items To Relationship Secrets And Everything In Between--page 4 Of Cover. Style -- Career -- Love -- Life. The Council Of Fashion Designers Of America ; Illustrations By Bil Donovan ; Foreword By Diane Von Furstenberg With Steven Kolb ; Introduction By Jessica Alba. Fashion designers from CDFA offer their words of wisdom and impart advice on everything from tips and tricks for breaking into a fashion career to essential wardrobe items to relationship secrets and everything in between