Mamma Milano: Lessons from the Motherland

Embrace female empowerment with J.J. Martin, founder of world-renowned Milanese lifestyle brand La DoubleJ, in the ultimate insiders guide to Italy and her magic, Mamma Milano. Each copy is bound in one of three LaDoubleJ fabrics. Orders will be fulfilled with one of the fabrics available, selected at random. La DoubleJ is probably the only fashion company whose founder is also its in-house guru. Her company is growing at an increasingly fast pace, as is the community of women surrounding the label with a supportive feminine energy. Vogue Runway, January 2020 After moving from Manhattan to Milan 20 years ago, with no job, no friends, and no patience for the Italian way of life, J.J. Martin realized she had no option but to surrender to the vibrant but slow-paced lifestyle. In so doing, she discovered more joy (and success) than she could ever have imagined. In this uplifting volume, Martin invites us to jump on board and join her on her journeyan outsiders evolution through life, love, loss, creativity, and magicto todays beloved Milano. Dive into the delights of Italian fashion, food, and good living; meet some of Italys leading female tastemakers (the La DoubleJ Babes); tap into Martins spiritual secrets for unleashing inner creativity and wisdom; and moreall with a dash of LaDoubleJ vintage chic and oodles of Italian style. This feel-good book is a celebration and a creation storyboth of a brand and of becoming your own woman, the Italian way.