She didn't go to fashion school: Stacy graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Vassar College with an independent degree in philosophy and German literature.
She got her start at Dior: While in school at Vassar, she interned at Christian Dior in Paris. She started on the PR side and quickly realized she wanted to move into editorial.
She was enamored with Parisian women and their style: France is still her favorite country to visit.