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FASHION IS FREEDOM

Tala Raassi

How a Girl from Tehran Broke the Rules to Change her World

The inspiring true story of how courage, a dream, and some needle and thread can change a life forever...
Since she was young, Tala Raassi knew her fate lay in fashion. But growing up in her beloved homeland of Iran, a woman can be punished for exposing her hair in public, let alone wearing the newest trends. Despite strict regulations, Tala developed a keen sense of style in backroom cafes and secret parties. She never imagined her behavior would land her in prison, or bring the cruel sting of a whip for the crime of wearing a mini-skirt. Fashion is Freedom takes us on a journey that crosses the globe, from Colombia to Miss Universe, and inspires women everywhere to be fearless.
Since she was young, Tala Raassi knew her fate lay in fashion. But growing up in her beloved homeland of Iran, a woman can be punished for exposing her hair in public, let alone wearing the newest trends. Despite strict regulations, Tala developed a keen sense of style in backroom cafes and secret parties. She never imagined her behavior would land her in prison, or bring the cruel sting of a whip for the crime of wearing a mini-skirt.

Tala's forty lashes didn't keep her down – they fanned the flames of individuality and inspired her to embrace a new freedom in the United States. As she developed her own clothing label, her exploration into the creative, cut throat community of Western fashion opened her eyes to the ups and downs of hard work, hard decisions, and hard truths.

Fashion is Freedom takes us on a journey that crosses the globe, from Colombia to Miss Universe, and inspires women everywhere to be fearless...

Tala Raassi, an Iranian-American fashion designer, was born in Maryland, USA and raised in Tehran, Iran. Raassi, termed "One of the Most Fearless Women in the World" by Newsweek Magazine, impressed the fashion world with her talent in exclusive swimwear. She is devoted to "celebrating the beauty of a women's body through her designs and empower women all around the world to follow their dreams." For Raassi, "fashion is freedom."
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Published 2016-09-06 by Sourcebooks

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Published 2016-09-06 by Sourcebooks

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Tala was also featured in an article on the Daily Express website. Read more...

UK: Blink ; AUS: Affirm Press

An uplifting and empowering read. Tala Raassi's story is a testament to our ability as women to pursue our dreams in spite of adversity.

Success featured a great story on personal development and Tala, titled How Tala Raassi Found Freedom Through Fashion. Read more...

Bustle included FASHION IS FREEDOM in their round-up of 18 Must-Read Nonfiction Books Coming In September 2016. Read more...

Tala was interviewed by the New York Post: I was jailed for wearing a mini-skirt – and now I design bikinis Read more...

Raassi’s elegant, conversational style…brings readers into her world effortlessly and keeps them there until the final page. [Fashion is Freedom] offers women everywhere a heroine to cheer for.

Though her story is unique, all women can be inspired by her bravery and her perseverance.Fashion Is Freedomis a great testament to the power of hard work, regardless of where you come from.

A rare book equally likely to appeal to fans of Project Runway and students of contemporary Middle Eastern cultural history.

Motto (from the editors of TIME), published a great and timely article by Tala. Read “Muslim Swimsuit Deisgner: Burkinis and Bikinis Are About Freedom.” Read more...