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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

$17.99 USD

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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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

$17.99 USD

“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

$17.99 USD

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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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

$19.99 USD

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

$19.95 USD

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

$1.99 USD 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
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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

$12.99 USD 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
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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

$20.99 USD

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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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

$31.99 USD

'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

$3.99 USD 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
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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

$19.99 USD 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
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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

$17.99 USD

"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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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

$19.11 USD

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

$27.99 USD

***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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The Look (deutsche Ausgabe)

Nach ihrem Erfolgstitel "Becoming": Der Modestil der ehemaligen First Lady der USA, ihre ikonischen Looks und ihre persönliche Fashion-Philosophie

by Michelle Obama, Meredith Koop ...

Narrated by Katrin Fröhlich, Regina Lemnitz, Sandrine Mittelstädt, Oliver Nitsche, Eva Haunschild, Alina Vimbai Strähler ...

Unabridged

3 hours 24 min

»Eine Hommage an die Mode, vor allem aber feiert es Selbstbewusstsein, Identität und Authentizität und regt zum Nachdenken darüber an, wie wir Stil und Schönheit definieren.« Michelle ObamaFür Michelle Obama war ihr Kleidungsstil stets ein Mittel, um ihre Botschaft auszudrücken. Und das seit ihren ersten öffentlichen Auftritten anlässlich der frühen politischen Kampagnen ihres Mannes Barack Obama, ... Read more

$19.99 USD

»Eine Hommage an die Mode, vor allem aber feiert es Selbstbewusstsein, Identität und Authentizität und regt zum Nachdenken darüber an, wie wir Stil und Schönheit definieren.« Michelle ObamaFür Michelle Obama war ihr Kleidungsstil stets ein Mittel, um ihre Botschaft auszudrücken. Und das seit ihren ersten öffentlichen Auftritten anlässlich der frühen politischen Kampagnen ihres Mannes Barack Obama,
... 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

$5.99 USD 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

$31.99 USD

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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Fashioning the Crown

A Story of Power, Conflict, and Couture

by Justine Picardie ...

Narrated by Melissa Chambers ...

Unabridged

10 hours 45 min

Fashioning the Crown tells the story of a tumultuous half-century of British history through the lens of royal fashion and image-making. Informed by Justine Picardie's entirely original research in the Royal Archives, as well her own interactions with Elizabeth II and her family, it will reveal how, from the outbreak of the First World War to 1960, the power of clothing played a crucial role in ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Fashioning the Crown tells the story of a tumultuous half-century of British history through the lens of royal fashion and image-making. Informed by Justine Picardie's entirely original research in the Royal Archives, as well her own interactions with Elizabeth II and her family, it will reveal how, from the outbreak of the First World War to 1960, the power of clothing played a crucial role in
... 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

$24.99 USD

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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Madame Grès: Le sphinx de la Haute Couture

by Anne Graire ...

Narrated by Caroline Roussel ...

Unabridged

6 hours 45 min

Madame Grès : qui se cache derrière la célèbre créatrice au turban, icône de la mode pendant plus d'un demi-siècle ? Mondialement reconnue pour ses drapés antiques, elle pare Marlène Dietrich, Barbra Streisand ou Silvana Mangano de robes somptueuses, et s'entoure d'artistes comme Jean Cocteau ou Tamara de Lempicka. Ses clientes et amies comptent parmi les femmes au coeur du pouvoir : Jackie ... Read more

$22.99 USD

Madame Grès : qui se cache derrière la célèbre créatrice au turban, icône de la mode pendant plus d'un demi-siècle ? Mondialement reconnue pour ses drapés antiques, elle pare Marlène Dietrich, Barbra Streisand ou Silvana Mangano de robes somptueuses, et s'entoure d'artistes comme Jean Cocteau ou Tamara de Lempicka. Ses clientes et amies comptent parmi les femmes au coeur du pouvoir : Jackie
... Read more
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Dress Codes

How the Laws of Fashion Made History

by Richard Thompson Ford ...

Narrated by Bill Andrew Quinn ...

Unabridged

13 hours 48 min

For centuries, clothing has been a wearable status symbol; fashion, a weapon in struggles for social change; and dress codes, a way to maintain political control. Dress codes evolved along with the social and political ideals of the day, but they always reflected struggles for power and status. In the 1700s, South Carolina's "Negro Act" made it illegal for Black people to dress "above their ... Read more

$24.99 USD

For centuries, clothing has been a wearable status symbol; fashion, a weapon in struggles for social change; and dress codes, a way to maintain political control. Dress codes evolved along with the social and political ideals of the day, but they always reflected struggles for power and status. In the 1700s, South Carolina's "Negro Act" made it illegal for Black people to dress "above their
... Read more
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The Chiffon Trenches

A Memoir

by André Leon Talley ...

Narrated by André Leon Talley ...

Unabridged

9 hours 38 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the pages of Vogue to the runways of Paris, this “captivating” (Time) memoir by a legendary style icon captures the fashion world from the inside out, in its most glamorous and most cutthroat moments.“The Chiffon Trenches honestly and candidly captures fifty sublime years of fashion.”—Manolo BlahnikNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR • Fortune •... ... Read more

$20.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the pages of Vogue to the runways of Paris, this “captivating” (Time) memoir by a legendary style icon captures the fashion world from the inside out, in its most glamorous and most cutthroat moments.“The Chiffon Trenches honestly and candidly captures fifty sublime years of fashion.”—Manolo BlahnikNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR • Fortune •...
... 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

$27.99 USD 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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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

$8.99 USD 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

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