{"product_id":"every-inch-a-lady-my-amazing-journey-from-dear-harlem-to-haute-couture-and-beyond-9780063452695","title":"Every Inch a Lady: My Amazing Journey from Dear Harlem to Haute Couture and Beyond","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReminiscent of style icon Iris Apfel's \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller \u003cem\u003eAccidental Icon \u003c\/em\u003eand echoes of Andre Leon Talley's \u003cem\u003eThe Chiffon Trenches\u003c\/em\u003e comes the entertaining and thoughtful long-awaited memoir from the irrepressible groundbreaking fashion powerhouse Audrey Smaltz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere has never been, nor will there ever be anyone like Audrey Smaltz. Towering six-feet-tall (her superpower) since she was a teenager in Harlem, she has always stood out from the crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmaltz's details her colorful journey as a groundbreaking model, Wall Street broker, department store dynamo, fashion coordinator, commentator, editor, and entrepreneur. With her creative vision and business acumen earning her the support of legendary designers and brands such as Giorgio Armani, Jason Wu, Donna Karan, Victoria's Secret, Calvin Klein, Ferragamo, Michael Kors, Stephen Burrows, and Vera Wang.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflecting on significant people and moments in her life Smaltz's reveals how she managed to balance life, racism, and the obstacles in her marriage to former WNBA and Olympic silver medalist Gail Marquis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForthright and contemplative, \u003cem\u003eEvery Inch a Lady\u003c\/em\u003e is a long-overdue life reckoning from a cultural powerhouse and one of the most important style figures in modern times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Audrey Smaltz,Alina Mitchell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amistad Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063452695\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMitchell, Alina:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eAlina Mitchell\u003c\/b\u003e is a literary agent, author, instructional designer, and adjunct professor. Her genuine love and passion for empowering young people through extraordinary opportunities has led her to serve in many positions including former Associate Director of Academic Innovation \u0026amp; Technology, K-12 Principal, and STEM\/STEAM Program Director. She holds a BA in English\/ Professional Writing and a Minor in Business Management and a MA in Secondary Education\/English. Her debut book, \u003ci\u003eThe Color of Beauty: The Life and Work of New York Fashion Icon Ophelia DeVore\u003c\/i\u003e is a tribute to her aunt, a pioneer for minorities in the fashion industry. Her upcoming book, a memoir co-authored with the legendary fashionista and business-woman Audrey Smaltz entitled \u003ci\u003eEvery Inch A Lady: My Amazing Journey from Dear Harlem to Haute Couture and Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e, will be coming to bookstores near you in Summer 2026. Some of her hobbies include writing, playing tennis, scuba diving, virtual reality, and volunteering.\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmaltz, Audrey:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudrey Lavinia Smaltz\u003c\/strong\u003e was born and raised in Harlem and began her career as a model and salesperson at Bloomingdale's before moving to Lane Bryant Clothing and Ebony Fashion Fair as a commentator and fashion editor. In 1977, Smaltz established Ground Crew, a backstage management group staffing fashion shows for Vera Wang, Giorgio Armani, Betsey Johnson, Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Alice Roi, Michael Kors, Luca Luca, Nanette Lepore, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, and Ralph Rucci. Smaltz has also worked with corporations like Nike, Vogue, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, and J. Crew. 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