“Sometimes I’m unduly influenced by the sounds of words,” says Isaac Mizrahi. In his memoir I.M. his ability to craft the word sounds in his mind into a compellingly rich and satisfying whole attests to his mastery of yet another creative medium. With unflinching honesty, he removes the obscurant veil of fame to reveal the man behind the image. His life is a study in resilience and reinvention, paradoxically shackled by self-doubt, angst and insecurity. Despite being bullied in his youth for his girth and effeminate manner, Mizrahi reaches fashion’s highest echelons. At times humorous, at times heart-breaking; ultimately his memoir depicts a life of self-actualization. Followers of fashion will revel in Mizrahi’s exquisite description of fabrics, while those enamored of high society and entertainment icons will delight in his insider observations. (Flatiron Books)
Published: NYCitywoman.com
Published: NYCitywoman.com