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lynnuwatson's review
5.0
Do you know the story behind Jacqueline Kennedy's wedding dress? Don't miss this one.
The designer -- What an amazing lady! Her story needed to be told, and Piper Huguley gave Ann Lowe all the honor she deserves in this inspiring novel.
The designer -- What an amazing lady! Her story needed to be told, and Piper Huguley gave Ann Lowe all the honor she deserves in this inspiring novel.
jove64's review
4.0
Heard about this from a friend.
The story spans a period from the late 1920s to the late 1960s, with a focus on one woman's life and career. Ann Lowe is from a family of dressmakers, and learns her trade as a child. She also has a unique talent and vision that she brings. Despite working exclusively for high society clients, her race means she is treated as "just a Black dressmaker" for most of her career despite recognition of the quality of both her designs and her dressmaking.
The historical story is very interesting. I wasn't always convinced by the structure of the book or the storytelling, but it was always good enough to keep me going.
The story spans a period from the late 1920s to the late 1960s, with a focus on one woman's life and career. Ann Lowe is from a family of dressmakers, and learns her trade as a child. She also has a unique talent and vision that she brings. Despite working exclusively for high society clients, her race means she is treated as "just a Black dressmaker" for most of her career despite recognition of the quality of both her designs and her dressmaking.
The historical story is very interesting. I wasn't always convinced by the structure of the book or the storytelling, but it was always good enough to keep me going.
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