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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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Sleeping with the Enemy

Coco Chanel's Secret War

by Hal Vaughan ...

Narrated by Susan Denaker, Mark Deakins ...

Unabridged

8 hours 31 min

“From this century, in France, three names will remain: de Gaulle, Picasso, and Chanel.” –André MalrauxCoco Chanel created the look of the modern woman and was the high priestess of couture.She believed in simplicity, and elegance, and freed women from the tyranny of fashion. She inspired women to take off their bone corsets and cut their hair. She used ordinary jersey as couture fabric, elevated ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

“From this century, in France, three names will remain: de Gaulle, Picasso, and Chanel.” –André MalrauxCoco Chanel created the look of the modern woman and was the high priestess of couture.She believed in simplicity, and elegance, and freed women from the tyranny of fashion. She inspired women to take off their bone corsets and cut their hair. She used ordinary jersey as couture fabric, elevated
... 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
Audiobook

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

$4.99 CAD

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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To Dye For

How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick--and How We Can Fight Back

by Alden Wicker ...

Narrated by Alden Wicker ...

Unabridged

7 hours 27 min

A Silent Spring for your wardrobe, To Dye For is a jolting exposé that reveals the true cost of the toxic, largely unregulated chemicals found on most clothing today.Many of us are aware of the ethical minefield that is fast fashion: the dodgy labor practices, the lax environmental standards, and the mountains of waste piling up on the shores of developing countries. But have you stopped to ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

A Silent Spring for your wardrobe, To Dye For is a jolting exposé that reveals the true cost of the toxic, largely unregulated chemicals found on most clothing today.Many of us are aware of the ethical minefield that is fast fashion: the dodgy labor practices, the lax environmental standards, and the mountains of waste piling up on the shores of developing countries. But have you stopped to
... Read more
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Fearless: ‘This book will change your life.’ – Davina McCall. Find your style, boost your confidence and live your best life with the instant Sunday Times bestseller

by Trinny Woodall ...

Narrated by Trinny Woodall ...

Unabridged

6 hours 38 min

'Everything you could ever want for any age of woman. This book will change your life.' – Davina McCallTrinny has one goal – to give everyone the tools they need to feel their best.FEARLESS is a collection of everything Trinny has learnt throughout her life and career, and it will empower you to feel confident at every stage of your life.This manual can be used as inspiration to challenge yourself ... Read more

$30.99 CAD

'Everything you could ever want for any age of woman. This book will change your life.' – Davina McCallTrinny has one goal – to give everyone the tools they need to feel their best.FEARLESS is a collection of everything Trinny has learnt throughout her life and career, and it will empower you to feel confident at every stage of your life.This manual can be used as inspiration to challenge yourself
... Read more
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The Personal Shopper

A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestseller Carmen Reid

by Carmen Reid ...

Narrated by Julie Maisey ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Annie Valentine Series
Unabridged

10 hours 46 min

A fun, feel-good read from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️There's just one accessory Annie Valentine can't find...the perfect man!Meet Annie Valentine: stylish, savvy, multi-tasker extraordinaire. As a personal shopper in a swanky London store, Annie can be relied on to solve everyone's problems . . . except her own ... Read more

$35.18 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A fun, feel-good read from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️There's just one accessory Annie Valentine can't find...the perfect man!Meet Annie Valentine: stylish, savvy, multi-tasker extraordinaire. As a personal shopper in a swanky London store, Annie can be relied on to solve everyone's problems . . . except her own
... Read more
Audiobook

History of Fashion and Design

by Blake Carson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook box set - History of
Unabridged

3 hours 11 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How did fashion evolve from necessity to a global industry that defines culture? Fashion has always been a reflection of society, influenced by politics, technology, and cultural movements. From ancient textiles and royal garments to haute couture and fast fashion, this book explores the history of clothing and design. The Renaissance introduced ... Read more

$0.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How did fashion evolve from necessity to a global industry that defines culture? Fashion has always been a reflection of society, influenced by politics, technology, and cultural movements. From ancient textiles and royal garments to haute couture and fast fashion, this book explores the history of clothing and design. The Renaissance introduced
... Read more
Audiobook

The Cobbler

How I Disrupted an Industry, Fell From Grace, and Came Back Stronger Than Ever

by Steve Madden ...

Narrated by Steve Madden ...

Unabridged

5 hours 40 min

Everyone knows Steve Madden's name and his shoes, but few are familiar with his story. Over the past thirty years Steve Madden has taken his eponymous shoe company from the fledgling start-up he founded with a mere $1,100 to a global, multi-billion-dollar brand. But Madden's mistakes, from his battle with addiction to the financial shortcuts that landed him in prison, are as important to his story ... Read more

$27.13 CAD

Everyone knows Steve Madden's name and his shoes, but few are familiar with his story. Over the past thirty years Steve Madden has taken his eponymous shoe company from the fledgling start-up he founded with a mere $1,100 to a global, multi-billion-dollar brand. But Madden's mistakes, from his battle with addiction to the financial shortcuts that landed him in prison, are as important to his story
... Read more
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All the Time in the World

A Book of Hours

by Jessica Kerwin Jenkins ...

Narrated by Tavia Gilbert ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

Entertaining, unexpected, and full of charm, the follow-up to Jessica Kerwin Jenkins' Encyclopedia of the Exquisite presents a miscellany of engaging stories, detailing the intriguing customs, traditions, and guilty pleasures pursued throughout the ages.All the Time in the World takes its cue from an iconic component of medieval life, the book of hours, which prescribed certain readings and ... Read more

$27.95 CAD

Entertaining, unexpected, and full of charm, the follow-up to Jessica Kerwin Jenkins' Encyclopedia of the Exquisite presents a miscellany of engaging stories, detailing the intriguing customs, traditions, and guilty pleasures pursued throughout the ages.All the Time in the World takes its cue from an iconic component of medieval life, the book of hours, which prescribed certain readings and
... Read more
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Sustainable Style

The Ultimate Guide to Ethical Fashion

by Fiona Sterling ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madelyn G ...

Unabridged

44 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Sustainable Style: The Ultimate Guide to Ethical Fashion by Fiona Sterling is your essential companion for making responsible and stylish fashion choices. In a world increasingly concerned with sustainable living and ethical consumerism, this book sheds light on the importance of knowing the story behind the brand and its production practices. Fiona ... Read more

$2.70 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Sustainable Style: The Ultimate Guide to Ethical Fashion by Fiona Sterling is your essential companion for making responsible and stylish fashion choices. In a world increasingly concerned with sustainable living and ethical consumerism, this book sheds light on the importance of knowing the story behind the brand and its production practices. Fiona
... Read more
Audiobook

Produção de Moda

Da Concepção à Execução – Um método para o sucesso

by Camila Diniz, Adriane Marques Paes, Karolina Lima Chaves ...

Narrated by Voz Artificial ...

Abridged

1 hour 57 min

Neste livro, divido com você um método estruturado que desenvolvi a partir da prática: uma forma clara e eficiente de organizar todas as etapas da produção de moda, da concepção à execução. Ele nasceu da minha experiência como produtora de eventos, TV e moda, como stylist. Aqui você vai encontrar técnica, sim. Mas também vai encontrar histórias, vivências, erros e acertos. Porque a moda, para mim, ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Neste livro, divido com você um método estruturado que desenvolvi a partir da prática: uma forma clara e eficiente de organizar todas as etapas da produção de moda, da concepção à execução. Ele nasceu da minha experiência como produtora de eventos, TV e moda, como stylist. Aqui você vai encontrar técnica, sim. Mas também vai encontrar histórias, vivências, erros e acertos. Porque a moda, para mim,
... Read more
Audiobook

Fashionopolis

The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes

by Dana Thomas ...

Narrated by Dana Thomas ...

Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

A “fascinating” (New York Times Book Review) investigation into the human and environmental cost of fast fashion and global supply chains—and what we can actually do to enact change“A glimpse into how consumerism, slowed to a less ferocious pace, might be reconciled with sustainability.” —The New YorkerWhat should I wear? It’s a fundamental question we ask ourselves every day. More than ever, we ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

A “fascinating” (New York Times Book Review) investigation into the human and environmental cost of fast fashion and global supply chains—and what we can actually do to enact change“A glimpse into how consumerism, slowed to a less ferocious pace, might be reconciled with sustainability.” —The New YorkerWhat should I wear? It’s a fundamental question we ask ourselves every day. More than ever, we
... Read more
Audiobook

Wrapped Up at the Vintage Dress Shop

Curl up by the fire with this uplifting, cozy and hilarious winter read

by Annie Darling ...

Narrated by Laura Kirman ...

Series series A Vintage Dress Shop Romance
Unabridged

9 hours 29 min

'This cozy, heartwarming story is the literary equivalent of your favorite festive sweater - snug, sparkling, and just what you need for a feel-good escape' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautifully written story with twists and turns that makes for a book difficult to put down. A real page turner' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❄️ **Falling in love is never seamless...**❄️Phoebe Baker has two passions in life: ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

'This cozy, heartwarming story is the literary equivalent of your favorite festive sweater - snug, sparkling, and just what you need for a feel-good escape' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautifully written story with twists and turns that makes for a book difficult to put down. A real page turner' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❄️ **Falling in love is never seamless...**❄️Phoebe Baker has two passions in life:
... Read more
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Women’s Clothing And Fashion

Elevate Your Style - A Guide To Women’s Clothing And Fashion

by Owen Jones ...

Narrated by Kim Somers ...

Unabridged

1 hour 7 min

In the vibrant tapestry of human expression, fashion serves as a dynamic medium through which individuals communicate their identities, aspirations, and creativity. For women, in particular, clothing is a canvas upon which they paint their unique stories. It reflects their evolving rôles, cultural influences, and personal preferences. ‘Women’s Clothing and Fashion’ embarks on a journey through ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the vibrant tapestry of human expression, fashion serves as a dynamic medium through which individuals communicate their identities, aspirations, and creativity. For women, in particular, clothing is a canvas upon which they paint their unique stories. It reflects their evolving rôles, cultural influences, and personal preferences. ‘Women’s Clothing and Fashion’ embarks on a journey through
... Read more
Audiobook

How To Make Fabric Accessories

Your Step By Step Guide To Making Fabric Accessories

by HowExpert ...

Narrated by Courtney Lucien ...

Unabridged

47 min

If you want to learn how to make fabric accessories, then get "How To Make Fabric Accessories".Wanting to have those beautiful earrings and charming necklaces that you see on magazines and online stores, but you don’t have the budget?Read through this guide and find out how you can start making fabric accessories on your own.- Learn how to create fabric accessories that are affordable but are ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to learn how to make fabric accessories, then get "How To Make Fabric Accessories".Wanting to have those beautiful earrings and charming necklaces that you see on magazines and online stores, but you don’t have the budget?Read through this guide and find out how you can start making fabric accessories on your own.- Learn how to create fabric accessories that are affordable but are
... Read more
Audiobook

Brilliance and Fire

A Biography of Diamonds

by Rachelle Bergstein ...

Narrated by Dara Rosenberg ...

Unabridged

10 hours 36 min

"A diamond is forever." Who among us doesn’t recognize this slogan and, with it, the fascination that diamonds hold in our collective imagination as emblems of royalty, glamor, and eternal love? Rachelle Bergstein's cultural biography illuminates the enticing, often surprising story of our society's enduring obsession with diamonds—and the people who have worked tirelessly to ensure their ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

"A diamond is forever." Who among us doesn’t recognize this slogan and, with it, the fascination that diamonds hold in our collective imagination as emblems of royalty, glamor, and eternal love? Rachelle Bergstein's cultural biography illuminates the enticing, often surprising story of our society's enduring obsession with diamonds—and the people who have worked tirelessly to ensure their
... Read more
Audiobook

Iconic

The vibrant new autobiography from the legendary British fashion designer who dressed everyone from rockstars to royalty

by Zandra Rhodes, Ella Alexander ...

Narrated by Antonia Beamish ...

Unabridged

10 hours 4 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Dame Zandra Rhodes has spent her life rallying against what was expected of her, both as a designer and a woman. Often perceived as too bold for the mainstream, she fought for creativity and individuality, and continues to achieve both in everything she does.In this insightful memoir, Zandra shares her life story for the first time. Told through a variety of mementos ... Read more

$25.94 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.Dame Zandra Rhodes has spent her life rallying against what was expected of her, both as a designer and a woman. Often perceived as too bold for the mainstream, she fought for creativity and individuality, and continues to achieve both in everything she does.In this insightful memoir, Zandra shares her life story for the first time. Told through a variety of mementos
... Read more
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Dressed For War

The Story of Audrey Withers, Vogue editor extraordinaire from the Blitz to the Swinging Sixties

by Julie Summers ...

Narrated by Kristin Atherton ...

Unabridged

11 hours 31 min

***Dressed For War: The Story of Audrey Withers, Vogue editor extraordinaire from the Blitz to the Swinging Sixties***is the untold story of our most iconic fashion magazine in its most formative years, in the Second World War. It was an era when wartime exigencies gave its editor, Audrey Withers, the chance to forge an identity for it that went far beyond stylish clothes. In doing so, she set ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

***Dressed For War: The Story of Audrey Withers, Vogue editor extraordinaire from the Blitz to the Swinging Sixties***is the untold story of our most iconic fashion magazine in its most formative years, in the Second World War. It was an era when wartime exigencies gave its editor, Audrey Withers, the chance to forge an identity for it that went far beyond stylish clothes. In doing so, she set
... Read more
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Dress Code

Unlocking Fashion from the New Look to Millennial Pink

by Véronique Hyland ...

Narrated by Jennifer Jill Araya ...

Unabridged

9 hours 21 min

In the spirit of works by Jia Tolentino and Anne Helen Peterson, a smart and incisive essay collection centered on the fashion industry—its history, its importance, why we wear what we wear, and why it matters—from Elle Magazine’s fashion features director.Why does fashion hold so much power over us? Most of us care about how we dress and how we present ourselves. Style offers clues about ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

In the spirit of works by Jia Tolentino and Anne Helen Peterson, a smart and incisive essay collection centered on the fashion industry—its history, its importance, why we wear what we wear, and why it matters—from Elle Magazine’s fashion features director.Why does fashion hold so much power over us? Most of us care about how we dress and how we present ourselves. Style offers clues about
... Read more
Audiobook

Fashion Trends and Styles Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Following the Trend and Style

by Delora Adams, and Yvonne York ...

Narrated by Todd Studder ...

Unabridged

59 min

Fashion Trends and Styles Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Following the Trend and StyledIndividuals, regardless of their age and gender have this strong passion and inclination for 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 look fabulous and fashionable. Fashion is also a means of doing or ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Fashion Trends and Styles Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Following the Trend and StyledIndividuals, regardless of their age and gender have this strong passion and inclination for 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 look fabulous and fashionable. Fashion is also a means of doing or
... Read more
Audiobook

David Kibbe's Power of Style

A Guided Journey to Help You Discover Your Authentic Style

by David Kibbe ...

Narrated by David Kibbe, Susan Slavin ...

Unabridged

8 hours 51 min

Welcome to legendary style guru David Kibbe’s program of Love-Based Beauty, filled with revolutionary techniques to unlock the secret superpower that is your Authentic Style.Prepare for a guided journey to play your way to style! Kibbe’s ingenious method of games will take you by the hand to uncover all the things that are unique to you. His aspirational vision of beauty will help you completely ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Welcome to legendary style guru David Kibbe’s program of Love-Based Beauty, filled with revolutionary techniques to unlock the secret superpower that is your Authentic Style.Prepare for a guided journey to play your way to style! Kibbe’s ingenious method of games will take you by the hand to uncover all the things that are unique to you. His aspirational vision of beauty will help you completely
... Read more
Audiobook

Granny Takes a Trip

High Fashion and High Times at the Wildest Rock 'n' Roll Boutique

by Paul Gorman ...

Narrated by Paul Gorman, Rose Robinson ...

Unabridged

5 hours 41 min

Granny Takes A Trip was more than just a shop and a fashion brand; it was the original rock and roll clothes boutique, the template for all that followed. What started as an odd retail venture/art installation in a depressed part of London known as World's End became an international byword for glam decadence in Manhattan and Hollywood, combining flamboyant style and all manner of countercultural ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

Granny Takes A Trip was more than just a shop and a fashion brand; it was the original rock and roll clothes boutique, the template for all that followed. What started as an odd retail venture/art installation in a depressed part of London known as World's End became an international byword for glam decadence in Manhattan and Hollywood, combining flamboyant style and all manner of countercultural
... Read more

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