Overview
'READ IMMEDIATELY' Claudia Winkleman 'Hilarious. The season's must have' Minnie Driver 'An addictive, glorious romp' Clare Pooley 'Lifts the lid on the mad world of fashion' Anya Hindmarch Meet Frankie Marks: the last person you would expect to work in fashion. Frankie is desperate for a job. Any job. So when she lands a role at the prestigious GGC agency, she's thrilled. She'll be assisting on the publicity for luxury, super-expensive fashion brands and big high street names. Frankie doesn't know the first thing about designers or dress sizes, but how hard can it be? Her family, friends and long-suffering boyfriend don't think Frankie will last five minutes and she's determined to prove them wrong, no matter what it takes. But first, she needs to learn the difference between velour and velvet . . . A brilliantly witty and laugh-out-loud look behind the scenes of the glitz and glamour of the fashion world, written by a true industry insider. Fans of The Devil Wears Prada and Crazy Rich Asians will be hooked from the very first page. Readers love Don't Believe the Hype: 'Deliciously addictive' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'Hilarious' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'Laugh-out-loud funny' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'Extremely entertaining' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'Juicy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
Full Product Details
Author: Natalie Lewis
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Dimensions:
Width: 12.80cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 19.60cm
Weight: 0.250kg
ISBN: 9781399705783
ISBN 10: 1399705784
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 13 April 2023
Audience:
General/trade
,
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
General
,
Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.
Reviews
A brilliant fictionalised account of the industry . . . Perfect for fans of The Devil Wears Prada * MyWeekly * Natalie Lewis's debut novel is an addictive, glorious romp through the world of fashion PR. Reading Don't Believe the Hype feels like spending time with your funniest, most gossipy, best dressed friend * Clare Pooley * A fictional behind-the-scenes look at the absurdities of the fashion industry, written by a PR with more than 30 years' experience * The Bookseller *
A brilliant fictionalised account of the industry . . . Perfect for fans of The Devil Wears Prada * MyWeekly * A romp of a novel that's just so much fun, I absolutely adored this behind-the-scenes glimpse into the messy world of fashion PR * Laura Jane Williams * Natalie Lewis's debut novel is an addictive, glorious romp through the world of fashion PR. Reading Don't Believe the Hype feels like spending time with your funniest, most gossipy, best dressed friend * Clare Pooley * A fictional behind-the-scenes look at the absurdities of the fashion industry, written by a PR with more than 30 years' experience * The Bookseller *
Author Information
Natalie Lewis is an expert with over thirty years' experience working in fashion PR with the biggest names in the business including Net-a-Porter, Jimmy Choo, Matches, Diane von Furstenburg and Anya Hindmarch. After selling her agency in 2007, Natalie consulted on a freelance basis with a range of high-profile clients including Bella Freud, Robbie Williams, Victoria Beckham and Claudia Schiffer. In June 2020, Natalie took a sabbatical from the fashion world to write Don't Believe the Hype.
