**Lily Samii: The Story of Life & Fashion**
In her latest publication, renowned designer Lily Samii delves into personal triumphs and setbacks for the first time in her esteemed fashion career. Titled *A Journey Through Life & Fashion*, and brought to life by Lucia|Marquand, this visually striking coffee table book is more than just a beautiful display piece; it offers a rare insight into Samii’s remarkable journey, from her dignified upbringing in Iran to the glamour of Paris runways. This tale of love, loss, and the aspirations that fueled one of San Francisco’s most thriving fashion careers is both motivating and captivating.
Samii’s professional background includes stints in the renowned costume department at Paramount Pictures, working with designer James Galanos, and apprenticing under the Oscar-winning Edith Head. Following her relocation to Northern California, Samii launched her own boutique, LYZ in Marin County, featuring sought-after ready-to-wear collections from fashion luminaries like Bill Blass, Escada, Yves Saint Laurent, and Oscar de la Renta. However, it was her distinctive creations that caught the attention of the local elite. In 1996, she unveiled her eponymous label, setting up her headquarters in San Francisco and a showroom in New York City.
Over three decades, Samii dressed prominent political figures, celebrities, and style mavens who valued her impeccable fashion sense. Her achievements with LYZ were acknowledged by top fashion publications such as *Harper’s Bazaar*, *Vogue*, and *Women’s Wear Daily*.
This book, *A Journey Through Life & Fashion*, offers readers a captivating glimpse into Samii’s enthralling world, inviting them to embark on a luxurious journey around the globe and witness the glamorous life of a genuine fashion icon.
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