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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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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

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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Hijacking the Runway

How Celebrities Are Stealing the Spotlight from Fashion Designers

by Teri Agins ...

Narrated by Xe Sands ...

Unabridged

7 hours 57 min

Hollywood stars have always furthered fashion’s cause of seducing the masses into buying designers’ clothes by acting as living billboards. Now, red carpet celebrities are no longer content to just advertise and are putting their names on labels that reflect the image they—or their stylists—created.Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sean Combs, and a host of pop, sports, and ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Hollywood stars have always furthered fashion’s cause of seducing the masses into buying designers’ clothes by acting as living billboards. Now, red carpet celebrities are no longer content to just advertise and are putting their names on labels that reflect the image they—or their stylists—created.Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sean Combs, and a host of pop, sports, and
... 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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The Glossy Years

Magazines, Museums and Selective Memoirs

by Nicholas Coleridge ...

Narrated by Nicholas Coleridge ...

Unabridged

13 hours 35 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Over his thirty-year career at Condé Nast, Nicholas Coleridge has witnessed it all. From the anxieties of the Princess of Wales to the blazing fury of Mohamed Al-Fayed, his story is also the story of the people who populate the glamorous world of glossy magazines. With relish and astonishing candour, he offers the inside scoop on Tina Brown and Anna Wintour, David Bowie ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.Over his thirty-year career at Condé Nast, Nicholas Coleridge has witnessed it all. From the anxieties of the Princess of Wales to the blazing fury of Mohamed Al-Fayed, his story is also the story of the people who populate the glamorous world of glossy magazines. With relish and astonishing candour, he offers the inside scoop on Tina Brown and Anna Wintour, David Bowie
... 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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Mary Portas on Style

by Mary Portas ...

Narrated by Mary Portas ...

Unabridged

5 hours 30 min

Mary, Queen of Shops star and style doyenne Mary Portas explores what style means to us and the way we live today. Looking at the worlds of fashion, design, architecture and interiors, she discovers how they reveal the desires, passions and beliefs not just of individuals, but of society.She considers British design with Tom Dixon, winner of the London Design Medal 2019; discusses the future of ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Mary, Queen of Shops star and style doyenne Mary Portas explores what style means to us and the way we live today. Looking at the worlds of fashion, design, architecture and interiors, she discovers how they reveal the desires, passions and beliefs not just of individuals, but of society.She considers British design with Tom Dixon, winner of the London Design Medal 2019; discusses the future of
... Read more
Audiobook

Adorned in Dreams

Fashion and Modernity

by Elizabeth Wilson ...

Narrated by Madeleine Leslay ...

Series series Foundations of Fashion Studies
Unabridged

12 hours 33 min

Bloomsbury presents Adorned in Dreams: Fashion and Modernity by Elizabeth Wilson, read by Madeleine LeslayWhen Adorned in Dreams was first published in 1985, Angela Carter described the book as ‘the best I have read on the subject, bar none.’From haute couture to haberdashery, and ‘deviant’ dress to Dior, Elizabeth Wilson traces the social and cultural history of fashion and its complex ... Read more

$23.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents Adorned in Dreams: Fashion and Modernity by Elizabeth Wilson, read by Madeleine LeslayWhen Adorned in Dreams was first published in 1985, Angela Carter described the book as ‘the best I have read on the subject, bar none.’From haute couture to haberdashery, and ‘deviant’ dress to Dior, Elizabeth Wilson traces the social and cultural history of fashion and its complex
... Read more
Audiobook

Brief History of Buttons, A: The Tiny Fastener That Changed Fashion

by Claire Houghton ...

Narrated by Claire Houghton ...

Unabridged

2 hours 7 min

This captivating microhistory of fashion reveals how a tiny, everyday fastener engineered global trade and social change. Perfect for an enriching morning commute or unwinding with a curious look at human ingenuity, this listen transforms the mundane into the extraordinary.Long before modern fast fashion, early humans battled the elements with crude ties until an ingenious little object unlocked ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This captivating microhistory of fashion reveals how a tiny, everyday fastener engineered global trade and social change. Perfect for an enriching morning commute or unwinding with a curious look at human ingenuity, this listen transforms the mundane into the extraordinary.Long before modern fast fashion, early humans battled the elements with crude ties until an ingenious little object unlocked
... Read more
Audiobook

Vivienne Westwood

by Vivienne Westwood, Ian Kelly ...

Narrated by Paula Wilcox ...

Unabridged

13 hours 42 min

Vivienne Westwood is one of the icons of our age. Fashion designer, activist, co-creator of punk, global brand and grandmother; a true legend. Her career successfully spanned five decades and her work has influenced millions of people across the world.For the first and only time, Vivienne Westwood has written a personal memoir, collaborating with award-winning biographer Ian Kelly, to describe the ... Read more

$18.78 USD

Vivienne Westwood is one of the icons of our age. Fashion designer, activist, co-creator of punk, global brand and grandmother; a true legend. Her career successfully spanned five decades and her work has influenced millions of people across the world.For the first and only time, Vivienne Westwood has written a personal memoir, collaborating with award-winning biographer Ian Kelly, to describe the
... 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

$5.26 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
Audiobook

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

$17.50 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
Audiobook

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

$15.00 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
Audiobook

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

$15.00 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
Audiobook

New to You

How to Buy, Fix, and Keep Secondhand Clothing

by Melody Fortier ...

Narrated by Kelsey Navarro ...

Unabridged

4 hours 7 min

Sick of cheap, wasteful, disposable fast fashion? Learn how to shop for vintage clothing and accessories and build a more sustainable, stylish closet.In this indispensable guide, anyone who buys or wears women's clothing will learn how to:● Sort trash from treasure● Fix minor flaws—and spot major ones● Find your ideal silhouette (including tips for plus-size shoppers)● Alter and repurpose ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Sick of cheap, wasteful, disposable fast fashion? Learn how to shop for vintage clothing and accessories and build a more sustainable, stylish closet.In this indispensable guide, anyone who buys or wears women's clothing will learn how to:● Sort trash from treasure● Fix minor flaws—and spot major ones● Find your ideal silhouette (including tips for plus-size shoppers)● Alter and repurpose
... Read more
Audiobook

Following the Trend: The Ultimate Guide on How to Follow the Right Fashion Trends and Get Expert Advice and Style Tips on How to Dress For Your Body Type

by Delora Adams ...

Narrated by Todd Studder ...

Unabridged

34 min

Following the Trend: The Ultimate Guide on How to Follow the Right Fashion Trends and Get Expert Advice and Style Tips on How to Dress For Your Body TypeIndividuals, regardless of their age and gender have this strong passion and inclination to fashion these days. Fashion is defined as a popular trend pertaining to dressing behavior and style. This also covers accessories and ornaments to make one ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Following the Trend: The Ultimate Guide on How to Follow the Right Fashion Trends and Get Expert Advice and Style Tips on How to Dress For Your Body TypeIndividuals, regardless of their age and gender have this strong passion and inclination to fashion these days. Fashion is defined as a popular trend pertaining to dressing behavior and style. This also covers accessories and ornaments to make one
... Read more
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Circular Sparkle: Designing Jewelry with Recycled Metals

by S Williams ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 16 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era where sustainability meets artistry, Circular Sparkle redefines the future of jewelry design by blending eco-conscious practices with timeless elegance. This groundbreaking book delves into the growing trend of sustainable jewelry , exploring how recycled metals are transforming the industry and offering innovative solutions to reduce waste, ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era where sustainability meets artistry, Circular Sparkle redefines the future of jewelry design by blending eco-conscious practices with timeless elegance. This groundbreaking book delves into the growing trend of sustainable jewelry , exploring how recycled metals are transforming the industry and offering innovative solutions to reduce waste,
... Read more
Audiobook

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

$25.49 USD 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
Audiobook

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

$20.99 USD 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

$25.99 USD 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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The New Paris

The People, Places & Ideas Fueling a Movement

by Lindsey Tramuta ...

Narrated by Jenna Robino ...

Unabridged

6 hours 46 min

“The New Paris is Lindsey Tramuta’s love letter to her home, proving that Paris is no longer a city stuck in the past but once again at the forefront of culture. She will leave you eager to book the next flight out.”—Kristen Beddard, author, Bonjour Kale: A Memoir of Paris, Love, and RecipesThe city long adored for its medieval beauty, old-timey brasseries, and corner cafés has even more to offer ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

“The New Paris is Lindsey Tramuta’s love letter to her home, proving that Paris is no longer a city stuck in the past but once again at the forefront of culture. She will leave you eager to book the next flight out.”—Kristen Beddard, author, Bonjour Kale: A Memoir of Paris, Love, and RecipesThe city long adored for its medieval beauty, old-timey brasseries, and corner cafés has even more to offer
... Read more
Audiobook

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
Audiobook

The Vintage Dress Shop in Primrose Hill

A sparkling and feel-good romantic read to warm your heart

by Annie Darling ...

Narrated by Laura Kirman ...

Series series A Vintage Dress Shop Romance
Unabridged

10 hours 21 min

Second chances never go out of style . . .The heartwarming and romantic new novel from Annie Darling - perfect for fans of Cressida McLaughlin and Holly Hepburn!The Vintage Dress Shop, in London's Primrose Hill, is a treasure trove of beautiful, preloved clothes, just waiting for a second chance to be loved again...Sophy Stevens is moving to Australia. Turning thirty has found her unexpectedly out ... Read more

$31.99 USD

Second chances never go out of style . . .The heartwarming and romantic new novel from Annie Darling - perfect for fans of Cressida McLaughlin and Holly Hepburn!The Vintage Dress Shop, in London's Primrose Hill, is a treasure trove of beautiful, preloved clothes, just waiting for a second chance to be loved again...Sophy Stevens is moving to Australia. Turning thirty has found her unexpectedly out
... 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

$23.29 USD 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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