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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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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

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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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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 •...
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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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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

$18.99 USD

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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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

$16.95 USD

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

$21.99 USD

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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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

$31.99 USD

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
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 USD 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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Philipp Plein - Aus dem Nichts zum Modeimperium

Die Erfolgsstory eines Underdogs

by Tobias Bayer ...

Narrated by Mathias Grimm ...

Unabridged

11 hours 4 min

Vergessen Sie Jil Sander und Wolfgang Joop, der erfolgreichste deutsche Designer heißt Philipp Plein!Kaum zu glauben, aber wahr: Alles begann mit einem Hundebett. Die erste Million auf dem Konto, der Weg in die Luxusbranche ... Später startete das Multitalent dann in der Modewelt durch, sein Markenzeichen war ab dem ersten Piece ein funkelnder Totenkopf. Bis heute gilt Philipp Plein als das enfant ... Read more

$21.04 USD

Vergessen Sie Jil Sander und Wolfgang Joop, der erfolgreichste deutsche Designer heißt Philipp Plein!Kaum zu glauben, aber wahr: Alles begann mit einem Hundebett. Die erste Million auf dem Konto, der Weg in die Luxusbranche ... Später startete das Multitalent dann in der Modewelt durch, sein Markenzeichen war ab dem ersten Piece ein funkelnder Totenkopf. Bis heute gilt Philipp Plein als das enfant
... 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

$19.99 USD

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

$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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Farm from Home

A Year of Stories, Pictures, and Recipes from a City Girl in the Country

by Amanda Brooks ...

Narrated by Amanda Brooks ...

Unabridged

3 hours 47 min

From New York style icon and fashion insider Amanda Brooks, a charming and inspiring meditation on life in her newly adopted home, a farm in the English countryside.In search of a quieter, simpler life away from the hustle of the city, style icon and longtime New Yorker Amanda Brooks moved with her family in 2012 from New York City to her husband's farm in England. Originally intended to be a ... Read more

$15.99 USD

From New York style icon and fashion insider Amanda Brooks, a charming and inspiring meditation on life in her newly adopted home, a farm in the English countryside.In search of a quieter, simpler life away from the hustle of the city, style icon and longtime New Yorker Amanda Brooks moved with her family in 2012 from New York City to her husband's farm in England. Originally intended to be a
... Read more
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Grace

A Memoir

by Grace Coddington ...

Narrated by Grace Coddington ...

Unabridged

8 hours 39 min

Beautiful. Willful. Charming. Blunt. Grace Coddington’s extraordinary talent and fierce dedication to her work as creative director of Vogue have made her an international icon. Known through much of her career only to those behind the scenes, she might have remained fashion’s best-kept secret were it not for The September Issue, the acclaimed 2009 documentary that turned publicity-averse Grace ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Beautiful. Willful. Charming. Blunt. Grace Coddington’s extraordinary talent and fierce dedication to her work as creative director of Vogue have made her an international icon. Known through much of her career only to those behind the scenes, she might have remained fashion’s best-kept secret were it not for The September Issue, the acclaimed 2009 documentary that turned publicity-averse Grace
... 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

$19.99 USD 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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Fashion Climbing

A Memoir

by Bill Cunningham, Hilton Als ...

Narrated by Arthur Morey ...

Unabridged

6 hours 28 min

The untold story of a New York City legend's education in creativity and styleFor Bill Cunningham, New York City was the land of freedom, glamour, and, above all, style. Growing up in a lace-curtain Irish suburb of Boston, secretly trying on his sister's dresses and spending his evenings after school in the city's chicest boutiques, Bill dreamed of a life dedicated to fashion. But his desires were ... Read more

$15.99 USD

The untold story of a New York City legend's education in creativity and styleFor Bill Cunningham, New York City was the land of freedom, glamour, and, above all, style. Growing up in a lace-curtain Irish suburb of Boston, secretly trying on his sister's dresses and spending his evenings after school in the city's chicest boutiques, Bill dreamed of a life dedicated to fashion. But his desires were
... Read more
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Threading the Needle

A Fashion Designer's Guide to Successfully Launching Your Collection

by Kadeem Alphanso Fyffe ...

Narrated by Kadeem Alphanso Fyffe ...

Unabridged

1 hour 11 min

Threading the Needle: A Fashion Designer’s Guide to Successfully Launching Your First Collection is the new go-to back-pocket resource for aspiring designers, with everything you need to know about building a successful clothing company before launching your first collection. While there is a wealth of information on this topic, this book takes all the information and compiles it into an easy-to ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Threading the Needle: A Fashion Designer’s Guide to Successfully Launching Your First Collection is the new go-to back-pocket resource for aspiring designers, with everything you need to know about building a successful clothing company before launching your first collection. While there is a wealth of information on this topic, this book takes all the information and compiles it into an easy-to
... Read more
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Little Women & Fashion Of The 19th Century

by Niina Niskanen ...

Narrated by Niina Niskanen, Tiffany Gayle ...

Unabridged

1 hour 55 min

Step into the enchanting world of Little Women as we explore the lively and adventurous chapter "Camp Lawrence." This segment captures the essence of camaraderie, youthful joy, and the unique social dynamics of the March sisters and their friends during a summer gathering. As the boys and girls enjoy outdoor games, storytelling, and a glimpse of 19th-century leisure, we delve deeper into the ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Step into the enchanting world of Little Women as we explore the lively and adventurous chapter "Camp Lawrence." This segment captures the essence of camaraderie, youthful joy, and the unique social dynamics of the March sisters and their friends during a summer gathering. As the boys and girls enjoy outdoor games, storytelling, and a glimpse of 19th-century leisure, we delve deeper into the
... Read more
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House of Gucci

by Sara Gay Forden ...

Narrated by Pasquale Anselmo ...

Unabridged

17 hours 52 min

Il 27 marzo 1995 Maurizio Gucci, erede della favolosa dinastia dell’alta moda, mentre sta per raggiungere il suo ufficio di Milano viene assassinato a colpi di pistola da uno sconosciuto. Nel 1998, l’ex moglie Patrizia Reggiani Martinelli – soprannominata la «Vedova nera» dalla stampa – viene condannata a 29 anni di prigione come mandante dell’omicidio. Perché Patrizia Reggiani lo avrebbe fatto? ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Il 27 marzo 1995 Maurizio Gucci, erede della favolosa dinastia dell’alta moda, mentre sta per raggiungere il suo ufficio di Milano viene assassinato a colpi di pistola da uno sconosciuto. Nel 1998, l’ex moglie Patrizia Reggiani Martinelli – soprannominata la «Vedova nera» dalla stampa – viene condannata a 29 anni di prigione come mandante dell’omicidio. Perché Patrizia Reggiani lo avrebbe fatto?
... Read more
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El enigma Balenciaga

by María Fernández-Miranda ...

Narrated by María Fernández-Miranda ...

Unabridged

3 hours 10 min

Todos reconocen su obra. Nadie conoce al hombre.Cristóbal Balenciaga no se dejaba ver en sus desfiles ni salía jamás a saludar tras finalizarlos. Si hacemos caso a la leyenda, el diseñador vasco seguía con detalle los pases a través de un discreto agujero practicado en las cortinas de terciopelo que decoraban su maison. Apenas existen retratos suyos, e incluso llegó a calar el rumor de que el ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Todos reconocen su obra. Nadie conoce al hombre.Cristóbal Balenciaga no se dejaba ver en sus desfiles ni salía jamás a saludar tras finalizarlos. Si hacemos caso a la leyenda, el diseñador vasco seguía con detalle los pases a través de un discreto agujero practicado en las cortinas de terciopelo que decoraban su maison. Apenas existen retratos suyos, e incluso llegó a calar el rumor de que el
... Read more
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True Style

The History and Principles of Classic Menswear

by G. Bruce Boyer ...

Narrated by Michael James Bell ...

Unabridged

8 hours

**From a leading menswear expert, the essential guide to gentlemanly style“Erudite and charming.”—San Francisco Chronicle**From choosing the right pair of eyeglasses to properly coordinating a shirt, tie, and pocket square, getting dressed is an art to be mastered. Yet, how many of us just throw on, well, whatever each morning?In True Style, acclaimed fashion expert G. Bruce Boyer provides a crisp ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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**From a leading menswear expert, the essential guide to gentlemanly style“Erudite and charming.”—San Francisco Chronicle**From choosing the right pair of eyeglasses to properly coordinating a shirt, tie, and pocket square, getting dressed is an art to be mastered. Yet, how many of us just throw on, well, whatever each morning?In True Style, acclaimed fashion expert G. Bruce Boyer provides a crisp
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