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A Perfect Fit : How Lena “Lane” Bryant Changed the Shape of Fashion

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A Perfect Fit : How Lena “Lane” Bryant Changed the Shape of FashionA Perfect Fit : How Lena “Lane” Bryant Changed the Shape of FashionA Perfect Fit : How Lena “Lane” Bryant Changed the Shape of FashionA Perfect Fit : How Lena “Lane” Bryant Changed the Shape of FashionA Perfect Fit : How Lena “Lane” Bryant Changed the Shape of Fashion
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Category: Signed Books

*Signed Bookplate*

Discover 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 Jewish immigrant with a brilliant eye for fashion and business. With stunning artwork from Sibert medalist Juana Martinez-Neal.

Lena 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.

Then, one day, a customer presented her with a new challenge. Could she design a stylish, comfortable gown for a body shape that did not meet the current standards of fashion?


Lena 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.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Lily ★★★★★

The signed bookplate inside the cover made this feel like a real keepsake, not just another picture book. My daughter asked why some clothes stores didn't used to carry her size, and this actually gave us a way to talk about it.

Amelia ★★★★★

Bought this for my niece who's obsessed with fashion history, and the illustrations of Lena measuring customers instead of squeezing them into sizes had her asking so many questions. The bookplate being actually signed made it feel like a real keepsake rather than just another picture book.

Lucy T. ★★★★★

I grabbed this for my niece who loves fashion history, and the signed bookplate makes it feel extra special for her collection. The way it weaves Lane Bryant’s story around body inclusivity is both heartwarming and eye-opening for younger readers.

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