Anna Sui

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Infobase Publishing, 2009 - Design - 121 pages

Growing up in an academically successful Chinese-American family, Anna Sui was not destined to make her mark as a fashion designer. When Sui left for New York City, America's fashion capital, her mother lamented that her only daughter was wasting her brains in a career that required none. Almost 30 years later, Sui has one of the most sought-after labels in fashion world. Blending rock and roll, bohemian culture, and pure girlishness in her designs, Sui has created a devout following of famous fans, including Madonna, Paris Hilton, and supermodels Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington. Find out how this girl from suburban Detroit pursued her dream, even when few believed it could come true.

 

Contents

The Point of No Return
7
A Novelty Girlhood
13
A Student of Fashion
23
The Big Launch
34
Expansion
45
Anna Suis Inspirations
57
The Collections
73
Suited for Business
84
New York Girl
93
Chronology and Timeline
104
Glossary
107
Bibliography
110
Further Resources
114
Index
116
About the Author
120
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