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Roots of Style is a rare look into the mind; life; and journey of one of our generationrsquo;s most coveted fashion designers; Isabel Toledo. From the nostalgic and permanent inshy;fluence of her upbringing in Cuba and the serendipitous love that materialized her vision and fueled her conviction; to the timeless mark she continues to make on the fashion industry; Isabel weaves together all of her impressions to express her true inspiration and authenticity. Isabelrsquo;s wordsmdash;interpreted by artwork from her husband; one of fashionrsquo;s most prolific illustrators; Ruben Toledomdash;tell an eloquent and visually stunning story about how fashion gave a form of communication to a curious girl who was fascinated by design; craftsmanship; and sewing. Through Isabelrsquo;s personal and engaging accounts; Roots of Style inspires readers to follow their instincts; trust their individuality; and discover their own personal style signature.