Chronicles of a Fashion Buyer
The Mostly True Adventures of an International Fashion Buyer

I loved the buyer's perspective. They got it right! I studied fashion marketing and merchandising, and almost went into a career in buying. Not a lot of people know about the actual role, so this was very clear and fun.......more

Overall, this book reads as an energetically engaging conversation. Mercedes is a very unique individual, someone who does not live halfway. She is driven by compassion, curiosity, and also a healthy amount of competition. As a female with decades of experience in the fashion industry, she represent......more

One of the best books I have read as of late - it is engaging, empathetic, hilarious, and heartbreaking all at the same time. It is a book about business, yes, but it is so much more. I felt myself really caring about the individuals in Gonzalez's many adventures - and yes, some may seem stranger th......more

This book is a must read! I am in fashion but have recommended it to everyone I know - in fashion or not. It is thoroughly entertaining and full of great advice. I have seen the Mrs. Gonzalez speak several times and her voice and personality come through so well in the pages of this book. She tells......more

Great read for the industry veteran or those just starting out! Full of business insights and fun stories too, I highly recommend it. When I started reading the book, I wanted to keep it "pretty" and not mess it up. I quickly found so many good points that I decided "what the heck," I got out my hig......more