What's Your Issue?

Lizzie Grubman and the 90s NYC PR Girls

What's Your Issue?

Show Notes

This week, Troy and Dara cover Vanessa Grigoriadis’s iconic piece “Welcome to the Dollhouse” also known as "Power Girls" from the December 7th, 1998 issue of New York Magazine. This article is a MUST READ!!! It oozes NYC high society. It's the precursor to Sex and the City. The breeding ground for RHONY. It has Lizzie Grubman!!! (which is to say, it has EVERYTHING).

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