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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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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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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
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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

$7.99 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
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A Change of Heart at the Vintage Dress Shop

A heartwarming and hilarious romantic read

by Annie Darling ...

Narrated by Laura Kirman ...

Series series A Vintage Dress Shop Romance
Unabridged

8 hours 36 min

Cressida Collins is the queen of makeovers. With a well-placed stitch, button or seam, she can transform any frock in The Vintage Dress Shop and give customers their Cinderella moment.Like her beautifully organised workroom under the eaves, Cress's life away from the shop is just as orderly and mapped out. But when her boyfriend of fifteen years drops a bombshell, it explodes all the carefully ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

Cressida Collins is the queen of makeovers. With a well-placed stitch, button or seam, she can transform any frock in The Vintage Dress Shop and give customers their Cinderella moment.Like her beautifully organised workroom under the eaves, Cress's life away from the shop is just as orderly and mapped out. But when her boyfriend of fifteen years drops a bombshell, it explodes all the carefully
... Read more
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Kicksology

The Hype, Science, Culture & Cool of Running Shoes

by Brian Metzler ...

Narrated by Patrick Lawlor ...

Unabridged

8 hours 57 min

Kicksology is your all-access pass into the fascinating, colorful world of running shoes—and what makes up a perfect pair of kicks.Sports journalist and veteran shoe test Brian Metzler takes runners and kicksologists deep inside the $10 billion dollar running shoe industry with a behind-the-curtain look at what makes iconic running shoe brands tick. Kicksology follows a shoe from inspiration to ... Read more

$27.13 CAD

Kicksology is your all-access pass into the fascinating, colorful world of running shoes—and what makes up a perfect pair of kicks.Sports journalist and veteran shoe test Brian Metzler takes runners and kicksologists deep inside the $10 billion dollar running shoe industry with a behind-the-curtain look at what makes iconic running shoe brands tick. Kicksology follows a shoe from inspiration to
... Read more
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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

$24.42 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
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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

$23.75 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
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Icons

My Inspiration. My Motivation. My Obsession.

by Bradley Wiggins ...

Narrated by Bradley Wiggins, Tom Watt ...

Unabridged

5 hours 36 min

With a foreword by Eddy MerckxThe world of professional cycling is fraught with fierce competition, fervent dedication and unerring ambition, and only a handful of competitors reach iconic status. Among them is Sir Bradley Wiggins – a man uniquely placed to reflect on the history of this remarkable sport and its unforgettable titans.In Icons, Wiggins takes the reader on an extraordinarily intimate ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

With a foreword by Eddy MerckxThe world of professional cycling is fraught with fierce competition, fervent dedication and unerring ambition, and only a handful of competitors reach iconic status. Among them is Sir Bradley Wiggins – a man uniquely placed to reflect on the history of this remarkable sport and its unforgettable titans.In Icons, Wiggins takes the reader on an extraordinarily intimate
... 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

How to Be a Goth

Your A-Z of Undead Style

by Tish Weinstock ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

YOUR ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE GUIDE TO THE MOST ENDURING OF ALL SUBCULTURES - FROM A VOGUE BEAUTY EDITOR'There's a bit of goth in us all' KATE MOSS'A celebration of darkness' ANJELICA HUSTONAmidst the waking nightmares of our times, the melancholy of goth soothes our morbid anxieties. Influencing pop culture at every juncture - fashion, art, music, film, the Kardashians - what was once mysterious is now ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

YOUR ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE GUIDE TO THE MOST ENDURING OF ALL SUBCULTURES - FROM A VOGUE BEAUTY EDITOR'There's a bit of goth in us all' KATE MOSS'A celebration of darkness' ANJELICA HUSTONAmidst the waking nightmares of our times, the melancholy of goth soothes our morbid anxieties. Influencing pop culture at every juncture - fashion, art, music, film, the Kardashians - what was once mysterious is now
... 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

$21.99 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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Mastering the Knot

A Guide to Tying Ties for Every Occasion

by Maxwell Stonebridge ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 3 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Mastering the Knot: A Guide to Tying Ties for Every Occasion by Maxwell Stonebridge is your ultimate companion in the art of tie-knotting. Whether you're preparing for a high-stakes business meeting or a sophisticated evening event, this guide demystifies the process of tying the perfect knot. With detailed instructions on a variety of knots, from the ... Read more

$5.42 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Mastering the Knot: A Guide to Tying Ties for Every Occasion by Maxwell Stonebridge is your ultimate companion in the art of tie-knotting. Whether you're preparing for a high-stakes business meeting or a sophisticated evening event, this guide demystifies the process of tying the perfect knot. With detailed instructions on a variety of knots, from the
... Read more
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Uncross Your Legs

A Life in Fashion

by Stan Herman ...

Narrated by Stan Herman ...

Unabridged

5 hours 54 min

On any given day, more people will be "wearing" Stan Herman than any other American fashion designer. In his 95th year that is just part of a life well-lived, and well-loved. In Uncross Your Legs: A Life in Fashion, Herman reflects on a remarkable life and career, from his childhood in Brooklyn, NY and Passaic, NJ, to WWII Army service in Europe, and back to NYC as a young freelance designer in ... Read more

$23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

On any given day, more people will be "wearing" Stan Herman than any other American fashion designer. In his 95th year that is just part of a life well-lived, and well-loved. In Uncross Your Legs: A Life in Fashion, Herman reflects on a remarkable life and career, from his childhood in Brooklyn, NY and Passaic, NJ, to WWII Army service in Europe, and back to NYC as a young freelance designer in
... Read more
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My Paris Dream

An Education in Style, Slang, and Seduction in the Great City on the Seine

by Kate Betts ...

Narrated by Kate Betts ...

Unabridged

8 hours 52 min

A charming and insightful memoir about coming of age as a fashion journalist in 1980s Paris, by former Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar editor Kate Betts, the author of Everyday Icon: Michelle Obama and the Power of Style“You can always come back,” my mother said. “Just go.”As a young woman, Kate Betts nursed a dream of striking out on her own in a faraway place and becoming a glamorous foreign ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

A charming and insightful memoir about coming of age as a fashion journalist in 1980s Paris, by former Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar editor Kate Betts, the author of Everyday Icon: Michelle Obama and the Power of Style“You can always come back,” my mother said. “Just go.”As a young woman, Kate Betts nursed a dream of striking out on her own in a faraway place and becoming a glamorous foreign
... Read more
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Editor in Chic

How to Style and Be Your Most Empowered Self

by Mikki Taylor ...

Narrated by Mikki Taylor ...

Unabridged

9 hours 27 min

In this vibrant blend of Marie Kondo and Iyanla Vanzant, the “First Lady of Beauty” and trusted lifestyle expert Mikki Taylor shares uplifting advice for women who want to cultivate their own unique brand of beauty both inside and out in this “master class on beauty, wellness, purpose, and what it means to live in your power zone” (Gabrielle Union, actress and New York Times bestselling author) ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

In this vibrant blend of Marie Kondo and Iyanla Vanzant, the “First Lady of Beauty” and trusted lifestyle expert Mikki Taylor shares uplifting advice for women who want to cultivate their own unique brand of beauty both inside and out in this “master class on beauty, wellness, purpose, and what it means to live in your power zone” (Gabrielle Union, actress and New York Times bestselling author)
... Read more
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Mend!

A Refashioning Manual and Manifesto

by Kate Sekules ...

Narrated by Kate Sekules ...

Unabridged

5 hours 17 min

A hands-on manual and a history and celebration of clothes tending--and it's remarkable resurgence as art form, political statement, and path to healing the planet.For thousands of years, mending was a deep craft that has for too long been a secret history. But now it's back, bigger and better than ever. In this audiobook Kate Sekules introduces the art of visible mending as part of an important ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

A hands-on manual and a history and celebration of clothes tending--and it's remarkable resurgence as art form, political statement, and path to healing the planet.For thousands of years, mending was a deep craft that has for too long been a secret history. But now it's back, bigger and better than ever. In this audiobook Kate Sekules introduces the art of visible mending as part of an important
... Read more
Audiobook

50 Greatest Fashion Designers, The

The People Who Have Styled Our Clothes

by Emma Baxter-Wright ...

Narrated by Olivia Dowd ...

Unabridged

4 hours 24 min

Fashion writer Emma Baxter-Wright introduces 50 of the world's most influential fashion designers and a selection of their most celebrated pieces.Starting with the foundation of the 19th century House of Worth, perhaps the first real fashion house, through the designs of the hugely influential Coco Chanel, Christian Dior and Yves St Laurent, to Japanese designers such as Rei Kawakubo and Issey ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Fashion writer Emma Baxter-Wright introduces 50 of the world's most influential fashion designers and a selection of their most celebrated pieces.Starting with the foundation of the 19th century House of Worth, perhaps the first real fashion house, through the designs of the hugely influential Coco Chanel, Christian Dior and Yves St Laurent, to Japanese designers such as Rei Kawakubo and Issey
... 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

$33.90 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
Audiobook

Makeup

by Hannah Martin ...

Narrated by Hannah Martin ...

Unabridged

5 hours 57 min

The go-to glow up handbook, this book is the one-stop shop for everything you need or want to know about makeup, and how to look good while caring for your skin.YouTube sensation and the ‘queen of radiant skin and smoky eye tutorials’, brings us the ultimate guide to flawless makeup.Hannah Martin has created amazing looks using top British beauty brands. Now she shares her expertise in this must ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

The go-to glow up handbook, this book is the one-stop shop for everything you need or want to know about makeup, and how to look good while caring for your skin.YouTube sensation and the ‘queen of radiant skin and smoky eye tutorials’, brings us the ultimate guide to flawless makeup.Hannah Martin has created amazing looks using top British beauty brands. Now she shares her expertise in this must
... Read more
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A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up Revised and Expanded

What to Wear, When to Wear It, How to Wear It

by John Bridges, Bryan Curtis ...

Narrated by John Behrens ...

Series series The GentleManners Series
Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up is not a book about style—it is a book about the rules—rules that will allow any man to feel more comfortable in the choices he makes about what he wears.Let’s get one thing straight. Clothes do not make the man . . . but they do make a difference. And regardless of whether we like the idea of appearances driving impressions, a man’s exterior often is perceived as an ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up is not a book about style—it is a book about the rules—rules that will allow any man to feel more comfortable in the choices he makes about what he wears.Let’s get one thing straight. Clothes do not make the man . . . but they do make a difference. And regardless of whether we like the idea of appearances driving impressions, a man’s exterior often is perceived as an
... Read more
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Het verhaal van Givenchy

De geschiedenis van het iconische merk

by Karen Homer ...

Narrated by Miryanna van Reeden ...

Series Audiobook 20 - Het verhaal van
Unabridged

'Het is heerlijk om een stof tot leven te brengen, om iets goed te laten bewegen, de harmonie van de kleuren'. - Hubert de GivenchyVanaf het moment dat Audrey Hepburn in een little black dress voor de etalage van Tiffany’s stond, geldt Givenchy als een van de beste ontwerpers van elegante couture. De pure, vloeiende lijnen en klassieke, vrouwelijke silhouetten hebben vele vrouwen in vervoering ... Read more

$32.24 CAD

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'Het is heerlijk om een stof tot leven te brengen, om iets goed te laten bewegen, de harmonie van de kleuren'. - Hubert de GivenchyVanaf het moment dat Audrey Hepburn in een little black dress voor de etalage van Tiffany’s stond, geldt Givenchy als een van de beste ontwerpers van elegante couture. De pure, vloeiende lijnen en klassieke, vrouwelijke silhouetten hebben vele vrouwen in vervoering
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