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Chronicles of a Fashion Buyer

The Mostly True Adventures of an International Fashion Buyer

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Chronicles of a Fashion Buyer

By: Mercedes Gonzalez
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Fashion is a business of smoke and mirrors, notorious for crushing the souls of most who dare to be part of the industry. Go on a global expedition with New York City-based fashion buyer, strategist, and consultant, Mercedes Gonzalez, as she learns that there is no glamour in fashion and that only cutthroat corporate espionage prevails. From politicking with blood diamond dealers and Russian kingpins to living in indigenous villages, she has relied on her street smarts and fear of her uncle in order to outwit the industry tyrants at their own game. The underdog becomes the overlord (at-large). You'll want to grab a notebook for all the business (and life) tips this read has to offer. Advance warning, this book will convince you to become a proponent of child labor, an advocate of GMO, and a cynic of organic cotton.

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A MUST READ for anyone who owns a fashion line or business.

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I can relate to every story this book describes.
Love the Mercedes voice ✊
The amount of valuable information for Fashion designers and more in this book is enormous.
I’m so incredibly inspired !
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I’m a NEW FUN OF Mercedes🙌🏼 I wish one day to meet her... I have a feeling I will.

I found treasure ❤️

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I don't follow the fashion industry but Mercedes is a no holds barred, tell it like it is woman. I loved this book!

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Absolutely loved this book! The author is blunt and just calls everything as she sees it. I appreciate the eye-opening lessons she provides in this text. I have recommended this book to all my apparel students.

No nonsense fashion buying!

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I enjoyed this book so much. Language of it. Stories of this book played in my imagination like a movie. One scene a little too graphic but overall it did not change my feelings about the book. It’s real, encouraging and entertaining.
I recommend it for someone tired of serious business books. And wants something fun for a change but still educational.
I couldn’t stop listening to the book - 5 star rating was the only option. Thank you, Mercedes.

Couldn’t stop listening.

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I couldn't put it down. Learned a lot. Highly recommend this to anyone in the fashion industry.

Very Enagaging

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Do you want to know more about retail industry inside out? This book is for you! I enjoyed this boo. I love reading about international business models, different cultures, brands and retail inside out. I feel I know more about the industry... and I am excited to learn more from you, thank you!

Great story and source about retail

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This book is amazing for those who have a career in retail or fashion. So much knowledge from someone who knows the industry from the inside and is passionate about it.

If you have a career in retail or fashion

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