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The Golden Thread

How Fabric Changed History

by Kassia St Clair ...

Narrated by Helen Johns ...

Unabridged

11 hours 27 min

As heard on BBC Radio 4's Book of the WeekA new history of ingenuity from the author of The Secret Lives of Colour.From the mummies of Ancient Egypt; via the silken dragon robes of Imperial China and the woollen sails of Viking longboats to the Indian calicoes and chintzes that powered the Industrial Revolution (and sparked more than one war); arriving finally at the lab-blended fibres that have ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

As heard on BBC Radio 4's Book of the WeekA new history of ingenuity from the author of The Secret Lives of Colour.From the mummies of Ancient Egypt; via the silken dragon robes of Imperial China and the woollen sails of Viking longboats to the Indian calicoes and chintzes that powered the Industrial Revolution (and sparked more than one war); arriving finally at the lab-blended fibres that have
... Read more
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Heart on My Sleeve

Stories from a Life Well Worn

by Jeanne Beker ...

Narrated by Jeanne Beker ...

Unabridged

5 hours 56 min

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERFashion and style icon Jeanne Beker delivers an uplifting and inspiring memoir that walks us through a wardrobe of memory, one article of clothing at a time.Jeanne Beker’s name is synonymous with style and grace in fashion. Recognized by many as the beloved host of Fashion Television and The New Music, Jeanne has spent an entire career interviewing celebrities and ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERFashion and style icon Jeanne Beker delivers an uplifting and inspiring memoir that walks us through a wardrobe of memory, one article of clothing at a time.Jeanne Beker’s name is synonymous with style and grace in fashion. Recognized by many as the beloved host of Fashion Television and The New Music, Jeanne has spent an entire career interviewing celebrities and
... Read more
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Stoned

Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World

by Aja Raden ...

Narrated by Justine Eyre ...

Unabridged

10 hours 56 min

What makes a stone a jewel? What makes a jewel priceless? And why do we covet beautiful things? In this brilliant account of how eight jewels shaped the course of history, jeweler and scientist Aja Raden tells an original and often startling story about our unshakeable addiction to beauty and the darker side of human desire.What moves the world is what moves each of us: desire. Jewelry—which has ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

What makes a stone a jewel? What makes a jewel priceless? And why do we covet beautiful things? In this brilliant account of how eight jewels shaped the course of history, jeweler and scientist Aja Raden tells an original and often startling story about our unshakeable addiction to beauty and the darker side of human desire.What moves the world is what moves each of us: desire. Jewelry—which has
... Read more
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How to Build a Fashion Icon

Notes on Confidence from the World's Only Image Architect

by Law Roach ...

Narrated by Law Roach ...

Unabridged

5 hours 15 min

A GROUNDBREAKING GUIDE TO BECOMING YOUR ULTIMATE, CONFIDENT SELF, BY AWARD-WINNING CELEBRITY STYLIST AND THE WORLD'S ONLY IMAGE ARCHITECT, LAW ROACHLaw Roach is the mastermind behind looks that have broken the Internet time and again—from Zendaya at the Met Gala to Anya Taylor-Joy at the Golden Globes; from Lewis Hamilton’s iconic streetwear to Céline Dion’s style renaissance. Nobody knows better ... Read more

$26.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A GROUNDBREAKING GUIDE TO BECOMING YOUR ULTIMATE, CONFIDENT SELF, BY AWARD-WINNING CELEBRITY STYLIST AND THE WORLD'S ONLY IMAGE ARCHITECT, LAW ROACHLaw Roach is the mastermind behind looks that have broken the Internet time and again—from Zendaya at the Met Gala to Anya Taylor-Joy at the Golden Globes; from Lewis Hamilton’s iconic streetwear to Céline Dion’s style renaissance. Nobody knows better
... Read more
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Christian Dior

The Man Who Made the World Look New

by Marie-France Pochna ...

Narrated by Wanda McCaddon ...

Unabridged

12 hours 16 min

Christian Dior's career, a veritable fairy tale, is set in a rich tapestry of Paris cultural life before, during, and after the war. Much of Dior's daily inspiration emanated from the world of the intellectual and artistic elite, in which he moved with such people as Erik Satie, Francis Poulenc, Henry Sauguet, Jean Cocteau, and Raoul Dufy.Born at the end of an era in which luxury seemed reserved ... Read more

$32.15 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Christian Dior's career, a veritable fairy tale, is set in a rich tapestry of Paris cultural life before, during, and after the war. Much of Dior's daily inspiration emanated from the world of the intellectual and artistic elite, in which he moved with such people as Erik Satie, Francis Poulenc, Henry Sauguet, Jean Cocteau, and Raoul Dufy.Born at the end of an era in which luxury seemed reserved
... Read more
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Empresses of Seventh Avenue

World War II, New York City, and the Birth of American Fashion

by Nancy MacDonell ...

Narrated by Gail Shalan ...

Unabridged

10 hours 8 min

"This audiobook is perfect not only for people in love with fashion, but also for anyone interested in fashion as art, obsession, and ever-present societal phenomenon."—BooklistA Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.In the tradition of The Barbizon and The Girls of Atomic City, fashion historian and journalist Nancy MacDonell chronicles the untold story of how the Nazi invasion of ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

"This audiobook is perfect not only for people in love with fashion, but also for anyone interested in fashion as art, obsession, and ever-present societal phenomenon."—BooklistA Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.In the tradition of The Barbizon and The Girls of Atomic City, fashion historian and journalist Nancy MacDonell chronicles the untold story of how the Nazi invasion of
... Read more
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Wear It Well

Reclaim Your Closet and Rediscover the Joy of Getting Dressed

by Allison Bornstein ...

Narrated by Suzie Althens ...

Unabridged

3 hours 37 min

Personal stylist Allison Bornstein has mastered the art of helping people look good and feel good. In Wear It Well, she shares her philosophy and outlines systems that will bring your style into alignment and create a wardrobe that delights your spirit.Wear It Well will inspire you to identify, articulate, and develop your personal style, and dress with ease.UNIQUE BLEND OF WELLNESS, SELF-CARE, ... Read more

$19.22 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Personal stylist Allison Bornstein has mastered the art of helping people look good and feel good. In Wear It Well, she shares her philosophy and outlines systems that will bring your style into alignment and create a wardrobe that delights your spirit.Wear It Well will inspire you to identify, articulate, and develop your personal style, and dress with ease.UNIQUE BLEND OF WELLNESS, SELF-CARE,
... Read more
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Fry's Ties

The Life and Times of a Tie Collection

by Stephen Fry ...

Narrated by Juliet Stevenson, Stephen Fry ...

Unabridged

4 hours 7 min

Anyone can wear a tie. All you need is a neck, a shirt, and a feel for color.Discover the story of a gentleman’s most distinguished accessory. In this charming volume, the iconic actor and bestselling author Stephen Fry excavates his epic collection of neckties. From the traditional "egg and bacon" colors of the Marylebone Cricket Club, to the exuberant dalmatianpattern of a 1980s Nicole Miller ... Read more

$21.97 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Anyone can wear a tie. All you need is a neck, a shirt, and a feel for color.Discover the story of a gentleman’s most distinguished accessory. In this charming volume, the iconic actor and bestselling author Stephen Fry excavates his epic collection of neckties. From the traditional "egg and bacon" colors of the Marylebone Cricket Club, to the exuberant dalmatianpattern of a 1980s Nicole Miller
... Read more
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Hijacking the Runway

How Celebrities Are Stealing the Spotlight from Fashion Designers

by Teri Agins ...

Narrated by Xe Sands ...

Unabridged

7 hours 57 min

Hollywood stars have always furthered fashion’s cause of seducing the masses into buying designers’ clothes by acting as living billboards. Now, red carpet celebrities are no longer content to just advertise and are putting their names on labels that reflect the image they—or their stylists—created.Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sean Combs, and a host of pop, sports, and ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Hollywood stars have always furthered fashion’s cause of seducing the masses into buying designers’ clothes by acting as living billboards. Now, red carpet celebrities are no longer content to just advertise and are putting their names on labels that reflect the image they—or their stylists—created.Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sean Combs, and a host of pop, sports, and
... Read more
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Fashion Hacks Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle

by Diane Hall, Fran Douglass ...

Narrated by Marcus Mulenga ...

Unabridged

18 min

Fashion Hacks Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Dress Codes and Learning About Fashion FadsMany people, especially women, love stylish and fashionable clothing. However, keeping up with all the fashion trends can be a highly costly endeavor. This is mainly because the most fashionable pieces of clothing are often the most expensive ones. Moreover, fashion trends tend to change very quickly. Fashion fad is ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Fashion Hacks Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Dress Codes and Learning About Fashion FadsMany people, especially women, love stylish and fashionable clothing. However, keeping up with all the fashion trends can be a highly costly endeavor. This is mainly because the most fashionable pieces of clothing are often the most expensive ones. Moreover, fashion trends tend to change very quickly. Fashion fad is
... Read more
Audiobook

The Glossy Years

Magazines, Museums and Selective Memoirs

by Nicholas Coleridge ...

Narrated by Nicholas Coleridge ...

Unabridged

13 hours 35 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Over his thirty-year career at Condé Nast, Nicholas Coleridge has witnessed it all. From the anxieties of the Princess of Wales to the blazing fury of Mohamed Al-Fayed, his story is also the story of the people who populate the glamorous world of glossy magazines. With relish and astonishing candour, he offers the inside scoop on Tina Brown and Anna Wintour, David Bowie ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.Over his thirty-year career at Condé Nast, Nicholas Coleridge has witnessed it all. From the anxieties of the Princess of Wales to the blazing fury of Mohamed Al-Fayed, his story is also the story of the people who populate the glamorous world of glossy magazines. With relish and astonishing candour, he offers the inside scoop on Tina Brown and Anna Wintour, David Bowie
... Read more
Audiobook

El enigma Balenciaga

by María Fernández-Miranda ...

Narrated by María Fernández-Miranda ...

Unabridged

3 hours 10 min

Todos reconocen su obra. Nadie conoce al hombre.Cristóbal Balenciaga no se dejaba ver en sus desfiles ni salía jamás a saludar tras finalizarlos. Si hacemos caso a la leyenda, el diseñador vasco seguía con detalle los pases a través de un discreto agujero practicado en las cortinas de terciopelo que decoraban su maison. Apenas existen retratos suyos, e incluso llegó a calar el rumor de que el ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

Todos reconocen su obra. Nadie conoce al hombre.Cristóbal Balenciaga no se dejaba ver en sus desfiles ni salía jamás a saludar tras finalizarlos. Si hacemos caso a la leyenda, el diseñador vasco seguía con detalle los pases a través de un discreto agujero practicado en las cortinas de terciopelo que decoraban su maison. Apenas existen retratos suyos, e incluso llegó a calar el rumor de que el
... Read more
Audiobook

Mary Portas on Style

by Mary Portas ...

Narrated by Mary Portas ...

Unabridged

5 hours 30 min

Mary, Queen of Shops star and style doyenne Mary Portas explores what style means to us and the way we live today. Looking at the worlds of fashion, design, architecture and interiors, she discovers how they reveal the desires, passions and beliefs not just of individuals, but of society.She considers British design with Tom Dixon, winner of the London Design Medal 2019; discusses the future of ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Mary, Queen of Shops star and style doyenne Mary Portas explores what style means to us and the way we live today. Looking at the worlds of fashion, design, architecture and interiors, she discovers how they reveal the desires, passions and beliefs not just of individuals, but of society.She considers British design with Tom Dixon, winner of the London Design Medal 2019; discusses the future of
... Read more
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Adorned in Dreams

Fashion and Modernity

by Elizabeth Wilson ...

Narrated by Madeleine Leslay ...

Series series Foundations of Fashion Studies
Unabridged

12 hours 33 min

Bloomsbury presents Adorned in Dreams: Fashion and Modernity by Elizabeth Wilson, read by Madeleine LeslayWhen Adorned in Dreams was first published in 1985, Angela Carter described the book as ‘the best I have read on the subject, bar none.’From haute couture to haberdashery, and ‘deviant’ dress to Dior, Elizabeth Wilson traces the social and cultural history of fashion and its complex ... Read more

$25.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents Adorned in Dreams: Fashion and Modernity by Elizabeth Wilson, read by Madeleine LeslayWhen Adorned in Dreams was first published in 1985, Angela Carter described the book as ‘the best I have read on the subject, bar none.’From haute couture to haberdashery, and ‘deviant’ dress to Dior, Elizabeth Wilson traces the social and cultural history of fashion and its complex
... Read more
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Brief History of Buttons, A: The Tiny Fastener That Changed Fashion

by Claire Houghton ...

Narrated by Claire Houghton ...

Unabridged

2 hours 7 min

This captivating microhistory of fashion reveals how a tiny, everyday fastener engineered global trade and social change. Perfect for an enriching morning commute or unwinding with a curious look at human ingenuity, this listen transforms the mundane into the extraordinary.Long before modern fast fashion, early humans battled the elements with crude ties until an ingenious little object unlocked ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This captivating microhistory of fashion reveals how a tiny, everyday fastener engineered global trade and social change. Perfect for an enriching morning commute or unwinding with a curious look at human ingenuity, this listen transforms the mundane into the extraordinary.Long before modern fast fashion, early humans battled the elements with crude ties until an ingenious little object unlocked
... Read more
Audiobook

Vivienne Westwood

by Vivienne Westwood, Ian Kelly ...

Narrated by Paula Wilcox ...

Unabridged

13 hours 42 min

Vivienne Westwood is one of the icons of our age. Fashion designer, activist, co-creator of punk, global brand and grandmother; a true legend. Her career successfully spanned five decades and her work has influenced millions of people across the world.For the first and only time, Vivienne Westwood has written a personal memoir, collaborating with award-winning biographer Ian Kelly, to describe the ... Read more

$25.81 CAD

Vivienne Westwood is one of the icons of our age. Fashion designer, activist, co-creator of punk, global brand and grandmother; a true legend. Her career successfully spanned five decades and her work has influenced millions of people across the world.For the first and only time, Vivienne Westwood has written a personal memoir, collaborating with award-winning biographer Ian Kelly, to describe the
... Read more
Audiobook

Fashion Forward: Combining Style And Innovation

by Mathew Burgess ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 19 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This mesmerizing book invites you to explore the seamless integration of elegance and cutting-edge technology within the realm of fashion. Enter a realm where traditional design trends blend harmoniously with groundbreaking innovation, creating carefully crafted ensembles that not only enchant the senses but also push the limits of imagination. Through ... Read more

$7.23 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This mesmerizing book invites you to explore the seamless integration of elegance and cutting-edge technology within the realm of fashion. Enter a realm where traditional design trends blend harmoniously with groundbreaking innovation, creating carefully crafted ensembles that not only enchant the senses but also push the limits of imagination. Through
... Read more
Audiobook

Grace

A Memoir

by Grace Coddington ...

Narrated by Grace Coddington ...

Unabridged

8 hours 39 min

Beautiful. Willful. Charming. Blunt. Grace Coddington’s extraordinary talent and fierce dedication to her work as creative director of Vogue have made her an international icon. Known through much of her career only to those behind the scenes, she might have remained fashion’s best-kept secret were it not for The September Issue, the acclaimed 2009 documentary that turned publicity-averse Grace ... Read more

$20.50 CAD

Beautiful. Willful. Charming. Blunt. Grace Coddington’s extraordinary talent and fierce dedication to her work as creative director of Vogue have made her an international icon. Known through much of her career only to those behind the scenes, she might have remained fashion’s best-kept secret were it not for The September Issue, the acclaimed 2009 documentary that turned publicity-averse Grace
... Read more
Audiobook

Farm from Home

A Year of Stories, Pictures, and Recipes from a City Girl in the Country

by Amanda Brooks ...

Narrated by Amanda Brooks ...

Unabridged

3 hours 47 min

From New York style icon and fashion insider Amanda Brooks, a charming and inspiring meditation on life in her newly adopted home, a farm in the English countryside.In search of a quieter, simpler life away from the hustle of the city, style icon and longtime New Yorker Amanda Brooks moved with her family in 2012 from New York City to her husband's farm in England. Originally intended to be a ... Read more

$20.00 CAD

From New York style icon and fashion insider Amanda Brooks, a charming and inspiring meditation on life in her newly adopted home, a farm in the English countryside.In search of a quieter, simpler life away from the hustle of the city, style icon and longtime New Yorker Amanda Brooks moved with her family in 2012 from New York City to her husband's farm in England. Originally intended to be a
... Read more
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Fashion Climbing

A Memoir

by Bill Cunningham, Hilton Als ...

Narrated by Arthur Morey ...

Unabridged

6 hours 28 min

The untold story of a New York City legend's education in creativity and styleFor Bill Cunningham, New York City was the land of freedom, glamour, and, above all, style. Growing up in a lace-curtain Irish suburb of Boston, secretly trying on his sister's dresses and spending his evenings after school in the city's chicest boutiques, Bill dreamed of a life dedicated to fashion. But his desires were ... Read more

$20.00 CAD

The untold story of a New York City legend's education in creativity and styleFor Bill Cunningham, New York City was the land of freedom, glamour, and, above all, style. Growing up in a lace-curtain Irish suburb of Boston, secretly trying on his sister's dresses and spending his evenings after school in the city's chicest boutiques, Bill dreamed of a life dedicated to fashion. But his desires were
... Read more
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The Stuff of History

A Curated Compendium of Curious Objects and Forgotten People

by Steven Moore ...

Narrated by Steven Moore ...

Unabridged

7 hours 44 min

'Moore is wickedly charming - the naughty uncle you want to be sat beside at the dinner table' - Daily TelegraphToo often history focuses on the tales of kings, or those (often men) who were given the credit for shaping our stories. Yet, what fascinates most are the figures who have passed through the cracks of history, people like:- The fourteen-year-old boy who lived undetected in the chimneys ... Read more

$95.99 CAD

'Moore is wickedly charming - the naughty uncle you want to be sat beside at the dinner table' - Daily TelegraphToo often history focuses on the tales of kings, or those (often men) who were given the credit for shaping our stories. Yet, what fascinates most are the figures who have passed through the cracks of history, people like:- The fourteen-year-old boy who lived undetected in the chimneys
... Read more
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New to You

How to Buy, Fix, and Keep Secondhand Clothing

by Melody Fortier ...

Narrated by Kelsey Navarro ...

Unabridged

4 hours 7 min

Sick of cheap, wasteful, disposable fast fashion? Learn how to shop for vintage clothing and accessories and build a more sustainable, stylish closet.In this indispensable guide, anyone who buys or wears women's clothing will learn how to:● Sort trash from treasure● Fix minor flaws—and spot major ones● Find your ideal silhouette (including tips for plus-size shoppers)● Alter and repurpose ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Sick of cheap, wasteful, disposable fast fashion? Learn how to shop for vintage clothing and accessories and build a more sustainable, stylish closet.In this indispensable guide, anyone who buys or wears women's clothing will learn how to:● Sort trash from treasure● Fix minor flaws—and spot major ones● Find your ideal silhouette (including tips for plus-size shoppers)● Alter and repurpose
... Read more
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Following the Trend: The Ultimate Guide on How to Follow the Right Fashion Trends and Get Expert Advice and Style Tips on How to Dress For Your Body Type

by Delora Adams ...

Narrated by Todd Studder ...

Unabridged

34 min

Following the Trend: The Ultimate Guide on How to Follow the Right Fashion Trends and Get Expert Advice and Style Tips on How to Dress For Your Body TypeIndividuals, regardless of their age and gender have this strong passion and inclination to fashion these days. Fashion is defined as a popular trend pertaining to dressing behavior and style. This also covers accessories and ornaments to make one ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Following the Trend: The Ultimate Guide on How to Follow the Right Fashion Trends and Get Expert Advice and Style Tips on How to Dress For Your Body TypeIndividuals, regardless of their age and gender have this strong passion and inclination to fashion these days. Fashion is defined as a popular trend pertaining to dressing behavior and style. This also covers accessories and ornaments to make one
... Read more
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Circular Sparkle: Designing Jewelry with Recycled Metals

by S Williams ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 16 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era where sustainability meets artistry, Circular Sparkle redefines the future of jewelry design by blending eco-conscious practices with timeless elegance. This groundbreaking book delves into the growing trend of sustainable jewelry , exploring how recycled metals are transforming the industry and offering innovative solutions to reduce waste, ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era where sustainability meets artistry, Circular Sparkle redefines the future of jewelry design by blending eco-conscious practices with timeless elegance. This groundbreaking book delves into the growing trend of sustainable jewelry , exploring how recycled metals are transforming the industry and offering innovative solutions to reduce waste,
... Read more

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