All she needed was one person to take notice - one person who could catapult her into the big time. Gabriella Alvarez dreams of being the next Coco Chanel. Born in The Bronx of Puerto Rican descent, she lives with her mother and beloved grandmother, Lita, who recognises the young girl's talent and teaches her to sew. When Gabriella gains a coveted scholarship to the famous Parson's School of Design on Fifth Avenue, she is thrilled. However, she lacks the connections to hit the big time. Then fate intervenes and her life changes forever...
