Synopsis
Traces the origins and rise of the self-made fashion tycoon, describing his disadvantaged Bronx childhood, his early tie designs, the secrets of his success, and the scandals that marked his career and private life.
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Review
"Catty...dishy...jammed with detail."--New York Times Book Review
"Impressive...engaging."--Cathy Horyn, The New York Times
"Highly readable--and honorable."--New York Newsday
"Explodes the myths."--Denver Post
"Thorough...fascinating."--Detroit Free Press
"Controversial."--Fashion Wire Daily
"Compelling...Juicy stuff."--Toronto Star
"Sizzling."--The Star
"Gross' research is impressive."--People
"Catty...dishy...jammed with detail."--New York Times Book Review
About the Author
Michael Gross is the author of Unreal Estate: Money, Ambition, and the Lust for Land in Los Angeles as well as Rogues' Gallery, 740 Park, Genuine Authentic, and Model. A contributing editor to Travel + Leisure and columnist for Crain's New York Business, he has been a columnist for the New York Times, New York, and GQ, and a contributor to Vanity Fair, Esquire, Gawker, The Huffington Post, and other publications around the world.
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