Wang: I rewrote the ending with Sebastian’s father several times. Orsini: What was the hardest scene to write, and why? I did a lot of research for context but kept the final product flexible. Frances makes clothes that feel fresh and new and I wanted them to defy the silhouettes and conventions of the time. But I also tried not to be too strict about accuracy because I wanted the book to feel fairytale-like and contemporary.
Wang: I spent a lot of time on Pinterest which is a pretty good resource for historical costumes. –Ellen Conlin, Naperville Public Library, IL This review was published in the School Library Journal December 2017 issue.Orsini: How much research went into the gorgeous fashion depicted in the book? VERDICT With inviting illustrations and a relatable story line, this tender tale of friendship and identity is sure to delight even readers who aren’t fans of the graphic novel format. Facial expressions and the overall movement of the art enhance the enticing narrative fans beginning to age out of Raina Telgemeier and Victoria Jamieson will find a new favorite in Wang. I’m a prince who likes to wear dresses.” The full-color artwork is gorgeous, featuring a variety of over-the-top dresses that fashionistas will envy. Wang doesn’t dive deeply into Sebastian’s sexual or gender identity, instead focusing on the message of self-acceptance. There’s a hint of romance between Frances and Sebastian, but the emphasis is on their friendship. In this well-crafted coming-of-age story, both Frances and Sebastian struggle to understand themselves and to embrace their identities. Frances encourages Sebastian to be himself, and together the two create Lady Crystallia, the most fabulous fashion icon Paris has ever seen.
Her patron is Prince Sebastian, who is mortified by his predilection for occasionally wearing dresses. A wayward teenager commissions Frances to fashion a dress that will make her “look like the devil’s wench.” She complies, and her creation catches the eye of a mysterious wealthy benefactor, for whom she is hired to work exclusively. Gr 6 Up –Set in France, this work of historical fiction centers on Frances, a lowly dressmaker in a shop.
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