Designs: A Novel" is a book by James Brady published in 1986. The novel follows Marc Street, head of a garment house in New York, as he rises to fashion stardom after engaging gay designer Adam Green. However, his success is threatened by Adam's personal struggles, a love affair, and connections to the criminal underworld. The book delves into the fashion world of the 1980s, exploring themes of ambition, love, and the darker side of the industry.