Betsey Johnson has been rocking the fashion industry with
her unique and original designs since the 1960s. Known for her
celebration of the exuberant, the embellished, and the
over-the-top, her commitment to remain true to her one-of-a-kind
vision has kept her at the forefront of fashion for over forty
years. She is the recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of
America Timeless Talent Award (created just for her by the CFDA)
and the National Arts Club Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement
in Fashion and was honored with a plaque on the Fashion Walk of
Fame.
Mark Vitulano is a freelance writer living in New York City.
He worked for Betsey Johnson thirty years ago answering the
telephones at her NYC showroom. He kept his ears and eyes open. The
two have been friends ever since.
"Betsey chronicles Johnson’s heyday in a peppy, dishy voice
laced with bravado."
—The New Yorker
"For many women, it’s hard to remember a time before Betsey
Johnson. . . . Nearly every It Girl—real and aspiring—has a Betsey
Johnson story, either about wearing one of her dresses (trouble
typically would ensue) or desperately wanting one. . . . Johnson is
sharing her own story for the first time in a memoir due out next
spring. . . . The stories revealed . . . will surprise and
delight."
—Vogue
“The queen of out-there style bares all in this memoir, recalling
everything from her experience as a single mother to the runway
acrobatics at her legendary fashion shows.”
—Vogue ("41 Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2020")
"Deliciously gossipy."
—The Daily Mail (London)
"Radiates whimsy and fun. . . . Johnson is a magnificent example of
what can happen when your passion is fueled with hard work."
—New York Daily News
"Her memoir will make you smile just as much as her designs
do."
—Hello Giggles
"In this celebration of female entrepreneurship, Johnson writes
about creating one’s own opportunities and blazing forward despite
the odds . . . Filled with nostalgic photos, this upbeat memoir
captures the spirit and irreverence of Johnson’s colorful
personality and clothing."
—Publishers Weekly
“This candid book by a pioneering female entrepreneur and American
original, illustrated with photos and quirky doodles, also offers
details about motherhood, marriages to drug addicts and control
freaks, and the obstacles one faces when battling breast cancer.
Entertaining reading for fashionistas and Johnson fans
alike.”
—Kirkus Reviews
"Iconic fashion designer Johnson recalls a tumultuous life in this
gossipy, spirited, and amply illustrated memoir. . . . In addition
to providing provocative insight into the ups and downs of life in
the fashion industry, Johnson cheerfully details a complicated
private life. . . . Anyone fascinated by New York in the sixties
and seventies or by fashion in general will relish this one."
—Booklist
"Unabashed. . . . Chatty and unapologetic rather than reflective or
inspirational . . . Johnson shrugs, smiles, and dashes off to
her next adventure, always wearing something fabulous. . . . A
breezy treat for fans wanting more about the woman behind the
whimsical clothes."
—Library Journal
"Flamboyant, relatable, and totally unpretentious, Betsey Johnson
is my kind of gal. This inspiring book is literally a manual for
how to succeed in fashion and in life, all the while remaining
completely and utterly true to yourself."
—Simon Doonan, author and judge on NBC's Making It
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