Gia Carangi travels into New York City with dreams of being a fashion version. Within minutes of arriving, she matches Wilhelmina Coopera wise and high-powered broker who chooses Gia under her wing. To the top of the modeling world, Gia immediately shoots Together with her own instincts and Cooper's help. Nevertheless, Gia turns into medication when Cooper dies of lung cancer -- and her livelihood begin to spiral out of control.