{"product_id":"9780358125433","title":"A Perfect Fit: How Lena “Lane” Bryant Changed the Shape of Fashion","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eRockliff, Mara; Martinez-Neal, Juana\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClarion Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\/12\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how the Lane Bryant clothing brand changed the way we buy clothes forever by celebrating bodies of all shapes and sizes in this inclusive picture book biography of a Lithuanian immigrant with a brilliant eye for fashion and business. With stunning artwork from Sibert medalist Juana Martinez-Neal.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLena came to America with nothing but a dream—and an exceptional ability to drape and snip and stitch. She never used a pattern or a tape measure, but every dress she sewed turned out to be a perfect fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen, one day, a customer presented her with a new challenge. Could she design a stylish, comfortable gown for a body shape that did \u003ci\u003enot \u003c\/i\u003emeet the current standards of fashion?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLena took the challenge. Under the company name Lane Bryant, she became famous for flattering and modish clothing designed for all different shapes and sizes. The world of fashion would never be the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully illustrated story of perseverance and vision celebrates:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Trailblazing Woman in History:\u003c\/b\u003e The true story of Lena Himmelstein Bryant, who followed her dream from a small Lithuanian village to the heart of New York City’s fashion world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn American Immigrant Story:\u003c\/b\u003e A hopeful and determined journey of a young Jewish woman who overcame hardship to build a life and a business in a new country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Birth of Body Positivity:\u003c\/b\u003e How a single request for a comfortable dress for a changing body led to an inclusive brand that celebrates people of all shapes and sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInnovation in Fashion:\u003c\/b\u003e A fascinating look at how Lena’s unique talent—sewing without patterns—sparked a revolution in the way clothes were designed and sold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47011751362815,"sku":"9780358125433","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780358125433_s600x595.jpg?v=1780330608","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9780358125433","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}