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From the frock coats of Gainsborough's portraits to the city workers' two-piece suits, the structure of men's clothing after 1800 seemed to favor uniformity over variety. But a closer look reveals that the language of this uniformity is actually subtly varied in its details-in the cut, proportion and material. Though individually these different elements are almost imperceptible, each makes a vital contribution to the intangible notion of style. This book juxtaposes paintings and photographs of celebrities and lesser-known figures dating back almost two centuries, whose different silhouettes, when placed alongside one another, encapsulate a shared idea of modern elegance and concern with style. Illustrated

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"""The Allure of Men is not a book about fame or custom-fit clothing, it's a salute to all those things men (rich, famous, white, black; whatever) do to leave their mark."""

The Allure of Men is not a book about fame or custom-fit clothing, it's a salute to all those things men (rich, famous, white, black; whatever) do to leave their mark.

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