In Gods and Kings Dana Thomas, author of Deluxe, tells the story of how John Galliano and Alexander McQueen changed the face of fashionIn the first decade of the 21st century the fashion world was dominated by two very different but equally successful and turbulent figures. But, within twelve months, Alexander McQueen had committed suicide, and John Galliano had professionally imploded. Who was to blame? And how was fashion changed by their rise a...

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 are told it should be somet...

Fashion may be fabulous, but what price true luxury? With incredible access to the glamorous world of the luxury brand, Deluxe goes deep inside the workings of today's world of profit margins and market share to discover the fate of real luxury. From the importance of fashion owners, to red carpet stars and the seasonal 'must-have' handbags, Dana Thomas shows how far illustrious houses have moved from their roots. Thomas witnesses how these 'luxury' handbags are no longer one in a...

'A gripping blockbuster... Thomas researches meticulously and writes with simmering even-handed anger' TELEGRAPH.Fashionopolis is the definitive book on the cost of fast fashion, and a blueprint for how we get to a more sustainable future.Fashion has blighted our planet. Today, one out of six people on earth work in fashion, churning out 100 billion garments a year. Yet 98 percent of them do not earn a living wage, and 2.1 billion tonnes of...

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 are told it should be somet...

What should I wear? More than ever, we are told it should be something new. Today, the clothing industry churns out 80 billion garments a year and employs every sixth person on Earth. Historically, the apparel trade has exploited labour, the environment, and intellectual property. Bestselling journalist Dana Thomas has travelled the globe to discover the visionary designers and companies who are reclaiming traditional craft and launching cutting-edge sustainable technologies to produce bet...

A look at fast fashion and its impact on the environment and social justice, perfect for middle grade classroomsDid you ever think about where your jeans come from? How about the people who made your T-shirt, or what happens to the clothes you grow out of when you're done wearing them? The fabrics clothes are made of, the way they are designed and sewn and shipped around the world, and the way we consume them and get rid of them--every step in this process has a bi...

A look at fast fashion and its impact on the environment and social justice, perfect for middle grade classroomsDid you ever think about where your jeans come from? How about the people who made your T-shirt, or what happens to the clothes you grow out of when you're done wearing them? The fabrics clothes are made of, the way they are designed and sewn and shipped around the world, and the way we consume them and get rid of them--every step in this process has a bi...

"A Madness Ago" by Dana Thomas Clancy is a poignant and introspective memoir that traces the author's tumultuous journey from his early childhood to his young adult years. Born in 1948, the narrative opens with the author's recollections of his idyllic early years spent on the grounds of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Northampton, Massachusetts. These formative years were marked by innocence, mischief, and a sense of freedom as he explored the fairgrounds, encountered wild cats, p...

Während Ses in der Dämonenwelt nach Hinweisen zu den Geschehnissen in der Zukunft sucht, erhält Dana eine Nachricht von einem alten Bekannten aus der Menschenwelt. Dieser überreicht ihr ein Tagebuch. Es berichtet von einer Reise in ein fremdes Reich und dem plötzlichen Erscheinen eines Magier-Paares in einer längst verloren geglaubten Stadt. Ist das die Stadt des vergessenen Alten Volkes, der anderen Ahnenlinie der Magier? Doch in diesem Buch fehlen wichtige Angaben. Gomek erinnert sich da...

Inhaltsangabe: Dana und ihre Freunde haben es geschafft. Sie können jetzt den Berg verlassen. Die Barriere ist, dank ihres Einsatzes, verschwunden. Doch bevor sie sich auf die Suche nach ihrem Volk machen kann, muss sie das Geheimnis des Dämonenfürsten lüften. Er kannte das Geheimnis, um durch die Zeit zu reisen und von dort die verschiedensten Lebewesen mitzubringen. Also bricht sie mit Gomek und ihrer kleinen Fee Shari auf, um die Festung des Setesch zu finden und deren Mysterien zu ergr...

Inhaltsangabe: Vor langer Zeit ist ein magisches Experiment schiefgegangen. Ein uraltes Volk, das es durchgeführt hatte, musste die Konsequenzen tragen. Die magische Explosion hat alle aus ihrer Zeit gerissen. Dana wurde als Baby dann von Zwergen gefunden und aufgezogen. Dort erfährt sie an ihrem zehnten Geburtstag von ihrer Herkunft und der ihres Volkes, das nicht nur sehr alt wurde, sondern auch außergewöhnliche Fähigkeiten besaß. Neugierig und voller Begeisterung versucht sie nun, mehr ...