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OverviewClothes maketh the man. For millions of men across the world the common denominator that identifies them is the suit. Just three and half metres of fabric, some internal shaping elements, some lining, buttons and several metres of thread are all it takes to produce the jacket-and-trouser combination that can be seen from the boardrooms to the bawdy bars, wherever men gather. the suit is still the uniform for millions of men who wear it to work; conversely, in its bespoke form, it is also a luxury status symbol for men. When a man wants to look anonymous, he can wear a suit. When he wants to express his dandified tendencies, he can wear a different suit. On every continent, the sober suit is the chosen dress code of presidents and diplomats, business leaders and law makers. At is most class, the suit is respectable. In SHARP SUItS we examine the fascinating history of the evolution of the modern suit from the days of 19th century bespoke to the mass industrialisations of the early part of the 20th century. We see how the uniform of the ruling classes became the utilitarian outfit of the worker. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eric MusgravePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Imprint: Pavilion Dimensions: Width: 22.40cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 29.00cm Weight: 0.001kg ISBN: 9781862058521ISBN 10: 1862058520 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 05 October 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsReviewsFew coffee-table books are so beautifully illustrated or as researched. GQ Magazine, November 2009 Few coffee-table books are so beautifully illustrated or as researched. GQ Magazine, November 2009 Author InformationEric Musgrave has been writing about fashion for over 25 years. An award-winning editor-in-chief of Drapers, the UK's top fashion business weekly, he has also held senior positions at Men's Wear, International Textiles (based in Amsterdam), Fashion Weekly and Sportswear International (based in Milan), as well as writing for numerous other publications. He was the launch editor of one of the first men's style mags, For Him Magazine (now FHM) in 1985-86. He is now a writer and a consultant to the fashion business. He got his first proper suit aged 13 and currently own 11 suits. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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