Memoirs of a Fashion Industry Failure - The Dressmaker Diaries

A funny and down to earth autobiographical account of the author's early years working as a dressmaker in Southampton, interspersed with her later experiences at major fashion houses in London. Also contains advice from top industry personalities such as Amanda Wakeley, Zandra Rhodes, Giles Deacon, Tim Walker and Colin McDowell, and 'behind the scenes' views at Vivienne Westwood, Giles, and Matthew Williamson, as well as some interesting nuggets of fashion history.
From the creator of the blog and online fashion careers directory TheResourceList.co.uk, this light, comic and touchingly self-effacing book is an enjoyable read for anybody interested in fashion design, and an ideal companion for anyone thinking of starting a career in fashion.
“ A raw and honest insight into an ordinarily closed-off industry ... essential and enjoyable reading.”
- Olivia Pinnock, Tellus Fashion Magazine