Pat in the City: My Life of Fashion, Style, and Breaking All the Rules

Costume designer Field makes a sparkling debut with this recollection of her influential career. Born in 1942, in New York City, Field’s mother worked hard to ensure that her daughter had the best clothes from luxury department stores, including Bloomingdale’s. Field opened her first clothing store in 1966, and during the 1970s and ’80s, she amassed an impressive group of clients and artist friends, including Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. In 1987, she landed her first job as a costume designer for the film Lady Beware, which led to high-profile jobs in the film, music, and television industries. In the 1990s, Field gained a foothold in the hip-hop community after Puff Daddy’s then-girlfriend shopped at her store. Later, Field’s role as the costume designer for Sex and the City cemented her status as a creative visionary; she fought for Sarah Jessica Parker to wear the memorable pink tank top and tulle skirt in the show’s opening credits. Field is a natural storyteller, whether she’s recalling past relationships or her thought process behind styling choices. Fashion aficionados will relish this passionate ode to the power of style and individuality. Agent: David Kuhn, Aevitas Creative Management. (Feb.)