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Lucy Duff spent her younger years growing up on her grandparent’s farm in Canada. When her widowed mother remarried, they returned to England. Later Lucy married James Wallace, but he abandoned her and her daughter, Esme, after six years. Need prodded Lucy to come up with the idea to become a dressmaker. Women loved her designs. Eventually, she opened a dress shop in London under the name "Lucile", then one in New York and Paris. Her designs were famous. As her business grew, she came up with the idea of fashion shows, the first ever to do so.
Hugh Brewster used quotes from Lucy Duff to enhance his third person telling of her life story. Brewster gives a brief, but clear glimpse into Lucy's complicated life. There is a good mix between original photos connected with Lucy Duff's works and beautiful illustrations of the story. Anyone interested in fashion will enjoy the rich history and designs mentioned.
MOMMAC
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