"An elegant ode to a delightfully different kind of designer who wanted fine fashion accessible to all, not just a privileged few." -- Booklist (starred review)

"What sets this classic immigrant story apart is how the advice of her rabbi grandfather--'help another person'--results in Bryant's liberating fashion innovations. . . . Measured prose and sepia-textured pages--filled with velvety drawings of flowing fabric, Gibson Girl hairdos, and elaborate gowns--suit the historical moment, while making Bryant's contributions to feminist fashion always evident." -- Publishers Weekly

"This biography deftly covers the highlights of Bryant's life in an enjoyable and accessible manner, a one-of-a-kind origin story of a retail success whose foundations were based on helping others feel great." -- School Library Journal