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BRAD GORESKI RETURNS HOME TO LAUNCH BOOK Flamboyant fashion stylist recalls the good and bad of growing up in Port Perry Fashion stylist Brad Goreski has a specific vision for his sister Mandy’s wedding dress. He describes it with enthusiasm. Traditional white, with an open neckline, a construction waistline, a light cap sleeve and a trumpet skirt. In an candid interview, following his book signing at Books Galore in Port Perry, Brad said he was excited about taking his sister shop- ping at the ritzy designer bridal store “White”, in Toronto, “to get ideas, “Maybe we'll find the perfect dress, or maybe I'll design something for her myself,” the reality TV star told Focus on Scugog. “I'll even teach her how to walk in high heels,” Brad smiled. Nice to have a brother who dresses the likes of Demi Moore and Eva Longoria at a time like this! Brad spends most of his time between New York and Los Angeles, when not in the front row of the top design- ers’ runway shows in Paris and Milan. He found a niche for his childhood penchant for style ina career that started out interning at Vogue magazine and appearing as the lovable assistant on the Rachel Zoe Project. It culminated in the debut of his own Bravo TV series. “It’s a Brad, Brad World” is now in its second season. Brad recently combined a recent business trip with a chance to visit his hometown of Port Perry. His demeanor showed that he is still a down-to-earth guy despite his star status in the fashion galaxy. Sunday night, the Goreski family, including Grandma Anne, gathered at Mandy’s home in Oshawa for an early Thanksgiv- ing dinner. His mom Debby said she bought a special gluten free pumpkin pie from Redman’s on Scugog Island. “It was nice to be home and see everyone again,” Brad commented. On Monday afternoon, Brad was the centre of attention at “Books Galore & More” in Port Perry, where he signed copies of his new book “Born to be Brad.” The L.A. crew from his TV show filmed the event for an episode to air in March, 2013. He often autographs “Stay Stylish,” along with a cute little Please turn to page 6 Photo by J. Peter Hi FOCUS - NOVEMBER 2012 5 ‘11.NOVEMBER.56 final indd 5 12-10-22 8:15AM