Roxane Gay
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TED Talks Daily
Sunday Pick: Kara Swisher | Design Matters
Now, this is taking a step back, but I know that your mother is very stylish.
TED Talks Daily
Sunday Pick: Kara Swisher | Design Matters
And so was your Italian grandmother.
TED Talks Daily
Sunday Pick: Kara Swisher | Design Matters
And at one point, your mom worked at the great old department store, Bonwit Teller.
TED Talks Daily
Sunday Pick: Kara Swisher | Design Matters
I was there a lot.
TED Talks Daily
Sunday Pick: Kara Swisher | Design Matters
And later had her own store and would coordinate fashion shows.
TED Talks Daily
Sunday Pick: Kara Swisher | Design Matters
You've said that you are her greatest disappointment in that regard.
TED Talks Daily
Sunday Pick: Kara Swisher | Design Matters
And I can relate because my mother is also very fashionable.
TED Talks Daily
Sunday Pick: Kara Swisher | Design Matters
And every time she looks at my wardrobe, she's just like...
TED Talks Daily
Sunday Pick: Kara Swisher | Design Matters
So has your mother truly never appreciated your style?
TED Talks Daily
Sunday Pick: Kara Swisher | Design Matters
Text correct.
TED Talks Daily
Sunday Pick: Kara Swisher | Design Matters
All of these old men who frankly don't know how to tailor a suit are talking about a dress code.
TED Talks Daily
Sunday Pick: Kara Swisher | Design Matters
Leave him alone.