Amy Odell

«La biografía definitiva de Anna Wintour» (Rolling Stone), la emblemática directora de Vogue que inspiró El diablo viste de Prada A partir de centenares de entrevistas con amigos, colaboradores y emp

Fascinating' Sunday Times'Deeply sourced and rich with anecdotes' The Times'Like a nonfiction version of The Devil Wears Prada' Elizabeth Day'Odell's extensive reporting dredges up a wealth of delightful details' New York TimesThis definitive biography of Anna Wintour chronicles the steep climb of an ambitious young woman who would, with singular and legendary focus, become the most powerful woman in media.As a child, Anna Wintour was a tomboy with no apparent interest in clothing but, seduced by the miniskirts and bob haircuts of swinging 1960s London, she grew into a fashion-obsessed teenager. Her father, the influential editor of the Evening Standard, loomed large in her life, and once he decided she should become editor in chief of Vogue, she never looked back.

«La biografía definitiva de Anna Wintour» (Rolling Stone), la emblemática directora de Vogue que inspiró El diablo viste de PradaA partir de centenares de entrevistas con amigos, colaboradores y empl

Bestselling author Amy Odell takes readers inside the world of one of the most influential aspirational and polarising celebrities of the last thirty years

Fascinating' Sunday Times'Deeply sourced and rich with anecdotes' The Times'Odell's extensive reporting dredges up a wealth of delightful details' New York TimesThis definitive biography of Anna Wintour chronicles the steep climb of an ambitious young woman who would, with singular and legendary focus, become the most powerful woman in media.As a child, Anna Wintour was a tomboy with no apparent interest in clothing but, seduced by the miniskirts and bob haircuts of swinging 1960s London, she grew into a fashion-obsessed teenager. Her father, the influential editor of the Evening Standard, loomed large in her life, and once he decided she should become editor in chief of Vogue, she never looked back.Impatient to start her career, she left high school and got a job at a fashionable boutique in London - an experience that would be the first of many defeats. Undeterred, she found work in the competitive world of magazines, eventually moving to New York. Before long, Anna's journey to Vogue became a battle to ascend, no matter who or what stood in her way. Once she was crowned editor in chief - in one of the stormiest transitions in fashion magazine history - she continued the fight to retain her enviable position, ultimately rising to dominate all of Conde Nast.

Fascinating' Sunday Times'Deeply sourced and rich with anecdotes' The Times'Odell's extensive reporting dredges up a wealth of delightful details' New York TimesThis definitive biography of Anna Wintour chronicles the steep climb of an ambitious young woman who would, with singular and legendary focus, become the most powerful woman in media.As a child, Anna Wintour was a tomboy with no apparent interest in clothing but, seduced by the miniskirts and bob haircuts of swinging 1960s London, she grew into a fashion-obsessed teenager. Her father, the influential editor of the Evening Standard, loomed large in her life, and once he decided she should become editor in chief of Vogue, she never looked back.

A keenly observed collection of personal essays about what its like to be a young woman working in the fashion industry, Amy Odells Tales from the Back Row offers a backstage pass to the intimidating, backbiting industry (Us Weekly).In her funny, insightful (Harpers Bazaar) essay collection, Cosmopolitan editor Amy Odell takes readers behind the stage of New Yorks hottest fashion shows to meet the worlds most influential models, designers, celebrities, editors, and photographers. But first, she has to push her way through the crowds outside and weave her way through the packed venue, from the very back row to the front. And as Amy climbs the ladder (with tips about how you can, too), she introduces an industry powered by larger-than-life characters: she meets the intimidating Anna Wintour and the surprisingly gracious Rachel Zoe, not to mention the hilarious Chelsea Handler, and more. As she describes the allure of Alexander Wangs ripped tights and Marchesas Oscar-worthy dresses, Amy layers in something else: how the fashion industry is an exaggerated mirror of human fallibilityreflecting our desperate desire to belong, to make a mark. In her light-hearted, cocktail-hour confession from someone who issober enough to recognize insanity for what it is (The Washington Post), Amy is the first to admit that as much as she is embarrassed by the thrill she gets when she receives an invitation to an exclusive after-party, she cant help but RSVP yes. Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of high fashion.

This definitive New York Times bestselling biography of Anna Wintour, now featuring a new afterword, follows the steep climb of an ambitious young woman who wouldwith singular and legendary focusbecome one of the most powerful people in media.As a child, Anna Wintour was a tomboy with no apparent interest in clothing but, seduced by the miniskirts and bob haircuts of swinging 1960s London, she grew into a fashion-obsessed teenager. Her father, an influential newspaper editor, loomed large in her life, and once he decided she should become editor-in-chief of Vogue, she never looked back.Impatient to start her career, she left high school and got a job at a trendy boutique in Londonan experience that would be the first of many defeats. Undeterred, she found work in the competitive world of magazines, eventually embarking on a journey to New York and a battle to ascend, no matter who or what stood in her way. Once she was crowned editor-in-chief of Voguein one of the stormiest transitions in fashion magazine historyshe continued the fight to retain her enviable position, ultimately rising to dominate all of Conde Nast.Named one of Times 100 Must-Read Books of 2022, this in-depth and revealing biography is based on extensive interviews with Anna Wintours closest friends and collaborators. Weaving Annas personal story into a larger narrative about the hierarchical dynamics of the fashion industry and the complex world of Conde Nast, Anna charts the relentless ambition of the woman who would become an icon.

FascinatingSunday TimesDeeply sourced and rich with anecdotesThe TimesLike a nonfiction version of TheDevil Wears PradaElizabeth DayOdells extensive reporting dredges up a wealth of delightful detailsNew York TimesThis definitive biography of Anna Wintour chronicles the steep climb of an ambitious young woman who would, with singular and legendary focus, become the most powerful woman in media.As a child, Anna Wintour was a tomboy with no apparent interest in clothing but, seduced by the miniskirts and bob haircuts of swinging 1960s London, she grew into a fashion-obsessed teenager. Her father, the influential editor of the Evening Standard, loomed large in her life, and once he decided she should become editor in chief of Vogue, she never looked back.Impatient to start her career, she left high school and got a job at a fashionable boutique in London - an experience that would be the first of many defeats. Undeterred, she found work in the competitive world of magazines, eventually moving to New York. Before long, Annas journey to Vogue became a battle to ascend, no matter who or what stood in her way. Once she was crowned editor in chief - in one of the stormiest transitions in fashion magazine history - she continued the fight to retain her enviable position, ultimately rising to dominate all of Conde Nast.Based on extensive interviews with Anna Wintours closest friends and collaborators, including some of the biggest names in fashion, journalist Amy Odell has crafted the most revealing portrait of Wintour ever published. Weaving Annas personal story into a larger narrative about the hierarchical dynamics of the fashion industry and the complex world of Conde Nast, Anna charts the relentless ambition of the woman who would become an icon.

Au sein de la microsphère fashion, où paillettes et coups bas sont de mise, vit et règne Anna Wintour. Est-elle vraiment la tyrannique rédactrice en chef du Diable s’habille en Prada ou bien simpleme

Brimming over with gossipGuardianThe new Gwyneth Paltrow biography is juicy as hellMarie ClaireCome inside the world of one of the most influential, aspirational and polarizing celebrities of the last thirty years.Love her or hate her, Gwyneth Paltrow has managed to stay on the A-list, her influence spanning entertainment, fashion and the wellness industry. Throughout her career, Paltrow has participated in countless carefully managed interviews, but the real Gwyneth - the basis of her motives, desires, strengths, faults and vulnerabilities - has never been fully revealed, until now.Drawing from extensive conversations with more than 220 sources, including close current and former friends and colleagues, Amy Odell provides insight and behind-the-scenes details of Paltrows relationships, family, friendships, iconic films and tenure as the CEO of Goop. Gwyneth is the definitive account of how Paltrow rose to prominence, has stayed in the limelight and continues to shape culture - for better or worse.

*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*Amy Odells dishy, often delicious Gwyneth: The Biography charts how Paltrow grew from winsome ingenue to influencer executrix. The Washington PostNew York Times bestselling author Amy Odell takes readers inside the world of one of the most influential and polarizing celebrities of the modern eracomplete with exclusive new stories about her childhood, acting career, romances, and her lifestyle brand Goop.Love her or hate her, Gwyneth Paltrow has managed to stay on the A-list, her influence spanning entertainment, fashion, and the modern wellness industry. Gwyneth was born to parents viewed as Hollywood royalty, and that immense privilege turned her into a target of backlash when, at just twenty-six, she won an Oscar. Rather than cave in to criticism, she leveraged the attention for valuable endorsement deals and film roles, eventually founding her controversial wellness and lifestyle company, Goop.Over the decades, she has participated in countless carefully managed interviews, but the real Gwyneththe basis of her motives, desires, strengths, faults, and vulnerabilitieshas never been fully revealed, until now. Based on exclusive conversations with more than 220 sources, including close current and former friends and colleagues, this deeply researched biography provides insight and behind-the-scenes details of her relationships, family, friendships, iconic films, and tenure as the CEO of Goop. Gwyneth offers the fascinating, definitive look at how Paltrow rose to prominence, stayed in the limelight, and shaped culturefor better or worsefor so long.

«La biografía definitiva de Anna Wintour» (Rolling Stone), la emblemática directora de Vogue que inspiró El diablo viste de PradaA partir de centenares de entrevistas con amigos, colaboradores y empl