Fashion Buying

In this passionate and revealing book about loving clothes but despairing of a broken global system Patrick Grant considers the crisis of consumption and quality in fashion, and how we might make ourselves happier by rediscovering the joy of living with fewer, better-quality things. Weaving in his personal journey through fashion, clothing and the other everyday objects in his life, this is a book that celebrates craftsmanship, making things with care, buying things with thought and valuing everything we own.

Working in retail cosmetics is bad enough without an infectious pandemic supposedly turning everyone into bloodthirsty zombies. When counting down the days before Black Friday feels like the end of the world, four friends fear they might be right. A backstage pass to the inner circle of luxury beauty and a devilish look at consumer nature, The Dead Don't Buy Makeup brings the humor and the body count. Fashion, beauty, and an indoor amusement park; Maxxitall Mall has it all. With all-new stores and a super sized food court, you won't ever want to leave--and if the endless hordes of ...

Have you ever stared at a wardrobe full of clothes thinking ‘I have nothing to wear’? You're not alone. Millions of women are stuck in the frustrating cycle of shopping for the perfect outfit, only to find themselves overwhelmed and confused as to why no matter what they buy, they never look the way they want to. This expensive obsession drains our wallets and leaves us feeling empty, especially when we face new cost-of-living pressures.

As a true fashion insider, Kirstie Clements has seen trends come and go, from the sublime to the ridiculous, but she knows real style when she sees it - like a classic loafer that makes you feel comfortable in your own skin or a beautiful winter coat to take you through more than one season. In Why Did I Buy That?, Kirstie shares personal stories, musings on fashion trends and thoughts on everything from how to successfully edit your wardrobe to how to spend your money more wisely.

Where can you buy eco fabric? What exactly is eco fabric? I share my research about what is eco and what is not eco as well as introduce you to eco standards and certifying bodies to keep your supply chain honest. I introduce you to 46 sources of eco textiles which you can have converted into garments in Vietnam. I have been working in the Vietnam garment industry since 2008 and many people asked me to source eco fabrics.

Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts in cosmetic industry, this book will give you nifty tips and tricks about evaluating the quality of a makeup product and whether you need it in your life.