Spring Break
Mizrahi designs runway fashion in bulk
Danielle Rodriguez
Issue date: 10/7/04 Section: Out of Focus
Mizrahi is a designer who has had many highs and many lows in the often-tumultuous world of fashion. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mizrahi had early influence from his tight-knit Syrian Jewish family. His father worked in the garment industry, and as a lover of fashion, his mother highly influenced him with her knowledge and encouragement. Thanks to her, he was exposed to the brilliance of designers like Balenciagas, Chanel and Norman Norell at a very early age.
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