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Author:   James Sherwood ,  Andy Barnham
Publisher:   Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint:   Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight:   1.220kg
ISBN:  

9780500021958

ISBN 10:   0500021953
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   03 October 2019
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Foreword by John Kerry • Preface by Simon Cundy • Introduction: Henry Poole’s Greatest Customers • 1. The Beginning, 1806–1836 – Emperors & Maharajas • 2. Tailor of Kings, 1836–1876 – Politicians & Statesmen • 3. The Age of Empire, 1876–1916 – Financiers & Courtiers • 4. The Re silient Years, 1916–1936 – Kings & Queens • 5. Poole’s at War, 1936–1976 – Artists & Writers • 6. Poole Triumphant, 1976–2019 – Heroes & Villains • Savile Row Today by Alex Cooke • Ceremonial Tailoring • The Birth of the Dinner Jacket • Henry Poole & Co. Royal Warrants of Appointment • Honourable Mentions

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'A very handsome book' - Robert Elms, BBC Radio London 'An intricate exploration of the tastes, wealth and affiliations of those who shaped the 19th and 20th centuries' - Country Life

'A very handsome book' - Robert Elms, BBC Radio London

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James Sherwood is a London-based style journalist, and has been described as ‘the guardian of Savile Row’ by The Rake magazine. He is the author of Savile Row, Fashion at Royal Ascot, James Sherwood’s discriminating Guide to London and Jewelry for Gentleman, all published by Thames & Hudson.

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