My Story
“Dark Truth of the Fashion Industry” — A memoir about ageism, power, and reinvention.
For more than two decades, I built a career at the highest levels of fashion — designing Hervé Léger runway collections, directing at BCBG, BEBE, and GUESS, and dedicating my life to a craft I loved. But when age-based discrimination entered the picture, a career built over decades began to unravel.
Instead of staying silent, I wrote my story.
My memoir reveals what happens behind closed doors — the subtle dismissals, the erasure, the psychological toll, and the courage it takes to stand back up. It is a testament to resilience, the value of experience, and a voice for anyone who has ever been pushed aside because of the age on their résumé.
This book is the heart of why the Age Equity Foundation exists.
Your story matters — and no one should be erased.
Support The Mission
Age discrimination affects millions of experienced professionals across industries, yet it is rarely discussed openly.
Age Equity Foundation exists to raise awareness about age discrimination and advocate for fair opportunities for experienced professionals.
By sharing real experiences and bringing visibility to this issue, we hope to help create a culture where experience is valued — not dismissed.
You can support this mission by:
• Sharing your story
• Spreading awareness
• Supporting future initiatives
Know the Signs of Age Discrimination
Age discrimination often appears in subtle and indirect ways.
Many professionals experience it without immediately recognizing what is happening.
Understanding the warning signs is the first step toward identifying unfair treatment and speaking up.