
How Sara Blakely Became the Queen of Shapewear and A Fashion Emperor
It’s hard to imagine a time before Spanx, when shapewear meant stiff, uncomfortable garments that often left women feeling more restricted than reassured. Then came Sara Blakely, a woman armed with a small amount of savings, a pair of scissors, and an unshakable belief that clothing could do better. By the time the new millennium rolled around, she’d introduced a product that would redefine how women approach undergarments.











