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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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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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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

$35.99 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
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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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Dress Code

Ending Fashion Anarchy

by Eve Michaels ...

Narrated by Eve Michaels ...

Unabridged

6 hours 46 min

"Your sweats, PJs and flip-flops are losing you money! Chances are your computer and cellphone are more current than your image. Stop making excuses and learn to look your best!"Move past your excuses of no time and money and become your own American success story. Do you crave more confidence, respect and power? Want to earn more money? Not moving up in your career, life and relationships? Have ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

"Your sweats, PJs and flip-flops are losing you money! Chances are your computer and cellphone are more current than your image. Stop making excuses and learn to look your best!"Move past your excuses of no time and money and become your own American success story. Do you crave more confidence, respect and power? Want to earn more money? Not moving up in your career, life and relationships? Have
... Read more
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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
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Diana Madre Natura

Un ritratto di luce e resilienza

by Luigi Stanga ...

Narrated by Isabella Tabarini, Fabrizio Rizzolo, Susi Amerio, Cristina Fassio, Camilla Musso, Azzurra Rizzolo ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Life & Art
Unabridged

32 min

Questo libro non è solo una storia di vita: è il ritratto luminoso di Diana Stanga — una designer di talento, un'artista profonda, una giovane donna la cui breve esistenza è diventata simbolo di coraggio e grazia.A 31 anni, la sua stella nascente nel mondo della moda — che aveva già brillato da Londra a Hollywood — è stata oscurata da una malattia aggressiva.Eppure, "Diana: Un ritratto di luce e ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Questo libro non è solo una storia di vita: è il ritratto luminoso di Diana Stanga — una designer di talento, un'artista profonda, una giovane donna la cui breve esistenza è diventata simbolo di coraggio e grazia.A 31 anni, la sua stella nascente nel mondo della moda — che aveva già brillato da Londra a Hollywood — è stata oscurata da una malattia aggressiva.Eppure, "Diana: Un ritratto di luce e
... Read more
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Pretty Iconic

A Personal Look at the Beauty Products that Changed the World

by Sali Hughes ...

Narrated by Sali Hughes ...

Unabridged

9 hours 6 min

Over 200 iconic products that are among the best and most influential in the beauty world – past, present and future.‘Sali Hughes has created a universe filled with galaxies of beauty secrets’ Charlotte TilburyPacked full of beauty wisdom, Pretty Iconic takes us from the evocative smell of Johnson’s baby lotion through to Simple Face wipes, NARS Orgasm and beyond, looking at the formative role ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Over 200 iconic products that are among the best and most influential in the beauty world – past, present and future.‘Sali Hughes has created a universe filled with galaxies of beauty secrets’ Charlotte TilburyPacked full of beauty wisdom, Pretty Iconic takes us from the evocative smell of Johnson’s baby lotion through to Simple Face wipes, NARS Orgasm and beyond, looking at the formative role
... Read more
Audiobook

How Not To Shop

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy

by Carmen Reid ...

Narrated by Julie Maisey ...

Series Audiobook 3 - The Annie Valentine Series
Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

An uplifting, laugh-out-loud novel from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️Her passion is fashion... but she's on a budget!Personal shopper Annie Valentine is about to hit the big time: presenting a glamorous TV makeover series! This is it for Annie and her little family. No more scrimping and saving, finally all her hard ... Read more

$35.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

An uplifting, laugh-out-loud novel from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️Her passion is fashion... but she's on a budget!Personal shopper Annie Valentine is about to hit the big time: presenting a glamorous TV makeover series! This is it for Annie and her little family. No more scrimping and saving, finally all her hard
... Read more
Audiobook

Wild Company

The Untold Story of Banana Republic

by Mel Ziegler, Patricia Ziegler ...

Narrated by George Newbern, Elisabeth Rodgers ...

Unabridged

5 hours 16 min

With $1,500 and no business experience, Mel and Patricia Ziegler turned a wild idea into a company that would become the international retail colossus Banana Republic. Reimagining military surplus as safari and expedition wear, the former journalist and artist created a world that captured the zeitgeist for a generation and spoke to the creativity, adventure, and independence in everyone.In a book ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

With $1,500 and no business experience, Mel and Patricia Ziegler turned a wild idea into a company that would become the international retail colossus Banana Republic. Reimagining military surplus as safari and expedition wear, the former journalist and artist created a world that captured the zeitgeist for a generation and spoke to the creativity, adventure, and independence in everyone.In a book
... Read more
Audiobook

Coco Chanel

The Style Principles

by Hannah Rogers ...

Narrated by Billie Fulford-Brown ...

Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

Elevate your personal style based on iconic advice from Coco Chanel with this beautiful and practical guide to dressing your best.There is no one more synonymous with style than Coco Chanel. Her pillars of simplicity, elegance, comfort, nautical, monochrome, and the iconic little black dress remain relevant today. Coco Chanel: The Style Principles gives you ideas to elevate your everyday outfits ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Elevate your personal style based on iconic advice from Coco Chanel with this beautiful and practical guide to dressing your best.There is no one more synonymous with style than Coco Chanel. Her pillars of simplicity, elegance, comfort, nautical, monochrome, and the iconic little black dress remain relevant today. Coco Chanel: The Style Principles gives you ideas to elevate your everyday outfits
... Read more
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French Chic

21 French Style Lessons To Dress Chic And Look Charming

by Sophie Claire ...

Narrated by Michelle Bourque ...

Unabridged

40 min

Discover how YOU can dress like the world's chicest women. Did you know that french women look on average 7 years younger than british women? Have you ever wondered "how do they do it?". Imagine if you knew the style secrets of a parisian woman. Imagine if you could dress french chic and look gorgeous everyday. Effortlessly. We all know. Putting together the right outfit can be such a hassle. The ... Read more

$16.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover how YOU can dress like the world's chicest women. Did you know that french women look on average 7 years younger than british women? Have you ever wondered "how do they do it?". Imagine if you knew the style secrets of a parisian woman. Imagine if you could dress french chic and look gorgeous everyday. Effortlessly. We all know. Putting together the right outfit can be such a hassle. The
... Read more
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Still Lolo

A Spinning Propeller, a Horrific Accident, and a Family's Journey of Hope

by Lauren Scruggs, Scruggs Family, Marcus Brotherton ...

Narrated by Eleni Pappageorge ...

Unabridged

7 hours 15 min

A stunning and unexpected tale of tragedy, survival, and true beauty. For fashion journalist Lauren (“LoLo”) Scruggs, a short flight to look at Christmas lights turned into a nightmare when she was struck by the plane’s spinning propeller blades. As Lauren was rushed to the hospital, fighting for her life, the world watched in shock and horror. Several major surgeries and thousands of prayers ... Read more

$36.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A stunning and unexpected tale of tragedy, survival, and true beauty. For fashion journalist Lauren (“LoLo”) Scruggs, a short flight to look at Christmas lights turned into a nightmare when she was struck by the plane’s spinning propeller blades. As Lauren was rushed to the hospital, fighting for her life, the world watched in shock and horror. Several major surgeries and thousands of prayers
... Read more
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They All Came to Barneys

A Personal History of the World's Greatest Store

by Gene Pressman ...

Narrated by Gene Pressman, Jordan Renzo ...

Unabridged

10 hours 47 min

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Delicious. . . you should really, really give the book a read.” —VogueDuring the greatest, most exciting years in the world’s greatest, most exciting city, Barneys New York was a place where fashion made culture and made history.In They All Came to Barneys, Gene Pressman tells his story for the first time, capturing the unprecedented rise and unimaginable fall ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Delicious. . . you should really, really give the book a read.” —VogueDuring the greatest, most exciting years in the world’s greatest, most exciting city, Barneys New York was a place where fashion made culture and made history.In They All Came to Barneys, Gene Pressman tells his story for the first time, capturing the unprecedented rise and unimaginable fall
... 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

$27.99 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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Fashion Forever and The Shape of Ideas 2-in-1 Bundle

A Journey Through the Ever-Changing World of Style, How Modern Art Shook the World

by WILL HODGE, SUSIE GOMPERTZ, ALBERTO BOTT, DANIELE OLIVA ...

Narrated by John Newcastle, Kasey Elledor ...

Unabridged

9 hours 19 min

Embark on a transformative journey through the captivating realms of fashion and modern art with this enlightening 2-in-1 bundle. Invites you to explore the evolution of style and the profound impact of modern art on society, offering essential insights into the dynamic interplay between creativity, culture, and identity.What to Expect:1. Fashion Forever: Journey through the Ever-Changing World of ... Read more

$26.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Embark on a transformative journey through the captivating realms of fashion and modern art with this enlightening 2-in-1 bundle. Invites you to explore the evolution of style and the profound impact of modern art on society, offering essential insights into the dynamic interplay between creativity, culture, and identity.What to Expect:1. Fashion Forever: Journey through the Ever-Changing World of
... Read more
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Patch Work

A Life Amongst Clothes

by Claire Wilcox ...

Narrated by Antonia Beamish ...

Unabridged

4 hours 8 min

Bloomsbury presents Patch Work by Claire Wilcox, read by Antonia Beamish.A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR'I am overwhelmed by this book. It is an absolute masterpiece. A book of such beauty and profundity, of such poetry in its emotion and observation ... I found my sense of life transformed by her writing as I often find it transformed after the exhibition of a great artist' LAURA CUMMINGClaire ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Bloomsbury presents Patch Work by Claire Wilcox, read by Antonia Beamish.A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR'I am overwhelmed by this book. It is an absolute masterpiece. A book of such beauty and profundity, of such poetry in its emotion and observation ... I found my sense of life transformed by her writing as I often find it transformed after the exhibition of a great artist' LAURA CUMMINGClaire
... Read more
Audiobook

Clothes... and other things that matter

A beguiling and revealing memoir from the former Editor of British Vogue

by Alexandra Shulman ...

Narrated by Alexandra Shulman ...

Unabridged

7 hours

'She has written about her clothes, and given us some scintillating reading. [...] hugely engaging memoir.' - Emily Bearn, The Spectator'I really loved this book - it's warm, thought-provoking and honest. In the end, I had to ration myself because I didn't want to finish. In these frankly strange times it was wonderful and comforting.' - Victoria Hislop'I loved this book. It's great company and a ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

'She has written about her clothes, and given us some scintillating reading. [...] hugely engaging memoir.' - Emily Bearn, The Spectator'I really loved this book - it's warm, thought-provoking and honest. In the end, I had to ration myself because I didn't want to finish. In these frankly strange times it was wonderful and comforting.' - Victoria Hislop'I loved this book. It's great company and a
... Read more
Audiobook

Pat in the City

My Life of Fashion, Style, and Breaking All the Rules

by Patricia Field ...

Narrated by Eliza Foss ...

Unabridged

7 hours 10 min

From the iconic stylist and fashion provocateur whose designs transformed culture—bringing the glitz of Studio 54 and the sophistication of Sex and the City to the mainstream—comes a playful yet intimate memoir of a life spent challenging conventions.Carrie Bradshaw’s pairing of a tutu with a tank top is one of the most iconic outfits ever seen on television—and a look that turned avant-garde New ... Read more

Was $35.99 CAD Now $28.99 CAD

From the iconic stylist and fashion provocateur whose designs transformed culture—bringing the glitz of Studio 54 and the sophistication of Sex and the City to the mainstream—comes a playful yet intimate memoir of a life spent challenging conventions.Carrie Bradshaw’s pairing of a tutu with a tank top is one of the most iconic outfits ever seen on television—and a look that turned avant-garde New
... Read more
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House of Nutter

The Rebel Tailor of Savile Row

by Lance Richardson ...

Narrated by Nicholas Guy Smith ...

Unabridged

11 hours 41 min

The strange, illuminative true story of Tommy Nutter, the Savile Row tailor who changed the silhouette of men’s fashion—and his rock photographer brother, David, who captured it all on film.From an early age, there was something different about Tommy and David Nutter. Growing up in an austere apartment above a café catering to truck drivers, both boys seemed destined to lead rather humble lives in ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

The strange, illuminative true story of Tommy Nutter, the Savile Row tailor who changed the silhouette of men’s fashion—and his rock photographer brother, David, who captured it all on film.From an early age, there was something different about Tommy and David Nutter. Growing up in an austere apartment above a café catering to truck drivers, both boys seemed destined to lead rather humble lives in
... Read more
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Celebrity Shopper

A feel-good romantic comedy

by Carmen Reid ...

Narrated by Julie Maisey ...

Series Audiobook 4 - The Annie Valentine Series
Unabridged

8 hours 49 min

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from Top 100 bestelling author of Worn Out Wife Seeks New Life!️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️She's hit the big time... hasn't she?Personal shopper, Annie Valentine, is presenting her own popular TV fashion series. But despite this being Annie’s dream job, success isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and suddenly Annie is feeling ... Read more

$35.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from Top 100 bestelling author of Worn Out Wife Seeks New Life!️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️She's hit the big time... hasn't she?Personal shopper, Annie Valentine, is presenting her own popular TV fashion series. But despite this being Annie’s dream job, success isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and suddenly Annie is feeling
... Read more
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Het verhaal van Dior

De geschiedenis van het iconische merk

by Karen Homer ...

Narrated by Miryanna van Reeden ...

Series series Het verhaal van
Unabridged

1 hour 29 min

Het verhaal van Dior gaat over de spectaculaire opkomst van Christian Dior in de Parijse modewereld, zijn indrukwekkende carrière en de blijvende invloed die hij had op generaties ontwerpers na hem. Diors debuutcollectie uit 1947 bracht een ware revolutie teweeg in hoe vrouwen zich kleedden én zichzelf zagen. Het verhaal van Dior is de audioversie van Little Book of Dior van Karen Homer.Het ... Read more

$32.00 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Het verhaal van Dior gaat over de spectaculaire opkomst van Christian Dior in de Parijse modewereld, zijn indrukwekkende carrière en de blijvende invloed die hij had op generaties ontwerpers na hem. Diors debuutcollectie uit 1947 bracht een ware revolutie teweeg in hoe vrouwen zich kleedden én zichzelf zagen. Het verhaal van Dior is de audioversie van Little Book of Dior van Karen Homer.Het
... Read more
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How to Wear Everything

A No-Nonsense Guide to Dressing

by Kay Barron ...

Narrated by Kay Barron ...

Unabridged

8 hours 32 min

At last—a fun, chic, no-nonsense guide to getting dressed.What we wear matters. It matters because looking and therefore feeling like yourself is essential. Clothes can make the difference between a good day and a bad day. Clothes have the power to make your mood ten times worse or one hundred times better.Clothes should give you confidence, and never make you doubt yourself.Whether you already ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

At last—a fun, chic, no-nonsense guide to getting dressed.What we wear matters. It matters because looking and therefore feeling like yourself is essential. Clothes can make the difference between a good day and a bad day. Clothes have the power to make your mood ten times worse or one hundred times better.Clothes should give you confidence, and never make you doubt yourself.Whether you already
... Read more
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Slaves to Fashion

Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity

by Monica L. Miller ...

Narrated by Janina Edwards ...

Unabridged

12 hours 9 min

Slaves to Fashion is a cultural history of the black dandy, from his emergence in Enlightenment England to his contemporary incarnations in the cosmopolitan art world. Interpreting performances and representations of black dandyism in particular cultural settings and literary and visual texts, Monica L. Miller emphasizes the importance of sartorial style to black identity formation in the Atlantic ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Slaves to Fashion is a cultural history of the black dandy, from his emergence in Enlightenment England to his contemporary incarnations in the cosmopolitan art world. Interpreting performances and representations of black dandyism in particular cultural settings and literary and visual texts, Monica L. Miller emphasizes the importance of sartorial style to black identity formation in the Atlantic
... Read more

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