Fashion Identity

Hidden History Files: The Roaring Twenties — After the War By Elliot Christopher The Roaring Twenties are often remembered as a decade of jazz, glamour, and excess. But beneath the familiar images lies a deeper story—one shaped by war trauma, rapid modernization, cultural rebellion, and fragile prosperity. In Hidden History Files: The Roaring Twenties — After the War, bestselling nonfiction author Elliot Christopher opens the sealed files of one of the most transformative decades in American history. Drawing on historical research and narrative storytelling, this book traces how the ...

"Subtly altered how I see the world." —Michelle Goldberg, New York Times “[Status and Culture] consistently posits theories I'd never previously considered that instantly feel obvious.” —Chuck Klosterman, author of The Nineties “Why are you the way that you are? Status and Culture...

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 diaspora.

A searing account of the ways in which mental health culture distorts our understanding of mental illness, abandons the severely ill, and threatens the lives of millions who desperately need care. Mental health culture in the 21st century is broken. After decades of influence from the...

Cordelia Winthrop once ruled Paris cotillions and launched a disastrous fashion line. Now, broke and desperate, this rebellious ex-debutante is hiding out in a Montecito pool house, facing a reality as beige as her last collection. She needs a second chance, a fresh start, and maybe just a hint of purpose. Her lifeline: a grueling job as personal assistant to Lucrezia Wilde, an eccentric, high-maintenance ex-supermodel and queen of Southern California elite society. Lucrezia's demands are outrageous, spanning from Hermès scarf organization to bee venom facials, and most importantly, ...

Discover how fashion is evolving beyond the physical world and into the digital frontier. Digital Couture: Unveiling the Future of Virtual Fashion and NFTs explores how virtual clothing, avatars, blockchain technology, and NFTs are reshaping style, identity, ownership, and sustainability in the modern digital economy. From immersive virtual wardrobes to NFT-powered fashion marketplaces, this book guides listeners through the rapidly growing ecosystem of digital fashion.

Told over nine charged days, Sheer is the gripping tale of a controversial beauty mogul’s insatiable ambition and the slippery ground between empowerment and abuse of power. It’s 2015 and Maxine Thomas, the founder and creative director of the cult makeup company Reveal, has just been...

The American Dream thrives in 1912 New York City Annie Wood, the housemaid-turned-pattern designer in The Pattern Artist, jumps at the chance to design her own clothing line when a wealthy New York couple offers to finance her endeavor. Joining the project is Annie’s new husband, Sean Culver, her best friend at Butterick, Maude Nascato, and a mother figure, Edna Holmquist. Annie and her colleagues give up their careers, risking everything to follow a shared passion: clothes that are both fashionable and functional for modern, busy women in 1912. Personal and financial setbacks test old ...

In this outrageous and deeply serious satire, two star indoor volleyball players juggle unspoken jealousies in their off-court romance ahead of their rival teams’ first rematch in a year Six is 6′7″, scheming to rejoin the starting lineup, and barely checks her phone. Green is 6′1″...

"Tan France's unique accent, chummy intimacy, and cheeky delivery make audio the best way to experience his memoir." — AudioFile Magazine This program is read by the author, with a special guest appearance! In this heartfelt, funny, and touching memoir, one of the stars of Netflix’s Emmy...

What we wear has always meant more than meets the eye. From ancient robes and royal regalia to corsets, catwalks, and cultural resistance, Threads of Identity unravels the powerful story of fashion as a mirror of civilization. Spanning continents and centuries, this richly woven narrative explores how clothing has shaped—and been shaped by—class, gender, politics, and belief. With vivid detail and thoughtful analysis, M.Y. Sard guides readers through the draped elegance of Greece, the controlled silhouettes of Victorian England, the streetwear revolutions of the 21st century, and ...

“A moving chronicle of trans resilience and joy” (Vogue) from one of Out100’s Most Impactful and Influential LGBTQ+ Storytellers “Groundbreaking . . . [Rocero] quite literally models what triumph can look like.”—Glamour (Women of the Year) WINNER OF THEM’S AWARD FOR LITERATURE...

Meet Mariah: a preacher's daughter with big dreams and rules that feel even bigger. At 16, she's supposed to have her whole life sorted out. Doctor's coat? Check. Perfect grades? Expected. But what if all Mariah wants is to trade that future lab coat for a designer's sketch pad and fill the world with fashion? Life in a strict home has Mariah feeling like she's in a box. Until Zane shows up. He's the kind of boy her dad warns about: the misunderstood bad boy with a heart only she gets to see. Zane is about to turn Mariah's world upside down. "My First Love" is the tale of a girl finding her...

On the banks of the River Mersey is a city with a radical character, shaped by its geography and the achievements of its community - in music, culture and politics. Liverpool is now defined mostly by its appetite for football and the continental successes of its most renowned club. What then does it mean to be a local 'Red' - sculpted by the city's social history - in an age of global expansion? Former players, dedicated fans and civic leaders explain the relationship between the club they support and the city of their birth, exploring the events and moments in time that moulded their ...

Inspiration is for amateurs. I’m a professional artist: I wake up every day and go to work. This is the mindset that transformed Daniel Arsham from a student scraping by in his Brooklyn studio into one of the most sought-after artists of his generation. In Future Relic, he breaks through the...

A witty, behind-the-scenes memoir of life as Iceland's First Lady, national bestselling author Eliza Reid’s story reveals how resilience, humor, and boldness can turn unexpected challenges into extraordinary opportunities. What if finding your voice matters most when you feel out of place? In...

Ever stood in front of your wardrobe and thought, “Nothing to wear”? What if it’s not about fashion at all? In Nothing to Wear: Naked Truths, JD Arden peels back the layers—literal and psychological—on why we dress, how we judge, and what our clothes really say about us (and to us). From the raw honesty of birth to the last outfit we wear, Arden’s sharp, witty prose asks: Are we ever truly clothed, or are we just hiding in plain sight? If you’ve ever wondered why the right outfit feels like armor and the wrong one feels like a jail, this book is your invitation to undress, ...

A compulsively readable story of mistaken identity set within high society New York and the sacrifices made to keep up appearances, “as lively and refreshing as a chilled glass of champagne.” (Kirstin Chen) Somewhere in New York City, Lata Murthy knows there is another person with her name...

Step into the exclusive world of exotic leather belt crafting with "Mastering the Craft," your comprehensive guide to becoming a luminous force in a market rich with tradition and ripe with opportunity. This enlightening resource unravels the tapestry of the belt crafting industry, providing you with invaluable insights that span from the historical lineage of the trade to current market undercurrents that influence the economy of craftsmanship. Dive into the labyrinth of exotic leathers, where "Mastering the Craft" equips you with the foresight to navigate the delicate balance of demand, ...

A sensually charged novel about two girls growing up fast in a failing industrial town on the coast of Italy Anna and Francesca are on the brink of everything: high school, adulthood, and the edge of ambition in their provincial town. It’s summer in Piombino, Italy, and in their skimpy bathing...