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Many people love to read books about the fashion world, and one of the most famous is The Devil Wades Prada. The title comes from the poem ‘The Devil Went Down to Georgia' and refers to the devil's apprenticing a new devil. The name also alludes to a prada bag, which is a shoulder bag often carried by women. The novel is about a reporter who becomes her subject's assistant and learns some amazing things about the fashion world. For fashionistas, the setting for The Devil Wears Prada is in a realistic portrayal of the fashion world. It takes place in New York City at an advertising agency called ‘Prada.' Everyone at the company works very hard and is driven by success. They live in Union Square and are friendly with one another but competitive with one another. One of the highlights of this book is seeing how their personalities affect their work life.
One thing that helps set this novel apart from others about the fashion world is how it illustrates the various personalities found in this industry. The characters in this book all have distinct qualities that help them succeed in the fashion world. Some of the notable ones include Donna Karan, the CEO; Andy ‘Ace' Adams, her deputy; and Rosemary Casey, the creative director. Each character has her strengths and weaknesses- and their interactions give us insight into how they interact with each other as well as with their customers. Andy Sachs, the main protagonist, embodies many of the negative aspects of the fashion world's culture. She's an attractive yet ruthless woman who belittles others and refuses to acknowledge her own mistakes. Readers learn that she's successful because she refuses to acknowledge her flaws or try to improve herself. Instead, she stays stuck in her own ways, which leads to her success but also to unhappiness.
This is a classic novel that people love because it shows how a young woman can climb up in a male-dominated field like fashion journalism. It also shows how some people can succeed without acknowledging or admitting when they're wrong. Anyone who's ever worked in any industry knows that it's not easy to be successful without making mistakes- but it's even harder if you're unwilling to try to improve yourself. Great book for fashionistas that need something more than Pret A Porter.