The Perfect Gentleman

Name: The Perfect Gentleman
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500023723
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By James Sherwood

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Summary

The Perfect Gentleman by James Sherwood explores the evolution of men's style, focusing on key figures, tailors, and brands that have defined elegance and sophistication. Delving into the history and craftsmanship of gentleman's attire, it celebrates iconic influences and moments that have shaped modern menswear. This artful narrative serves as both a history lesson and a style guide.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the evolution of men's style and heritage brands. It explores the timeless elegance of British fashion, featuring iconic establishments and legendary figures in the world of style.

The perfect gift for the man who has everything: a celebration of the makers and marques behind the world’s most enduring objects of desire.

Discover the makers and marques behind the world's most enduring objects of desire

Description

This lavish publication celebrates the gentleman's search for the perfect sartorial detail, the ideal accessory, or a beautiful gift for a loved one. Presented through the eyes of a connoisseur seeking quality and bespoke goods in London's key stylistic historical periods, The Perfect Gentleman tells the stories of the personalities, shop-keepers, and master craftsmen who have animated the business of luxury goods for centuries.

The book is arranged chronologically in six chapters, each followed by three or four profiles of British luxury marques. A reference section presents the London gentleman's social world, from the shopping arcades to classic hotels and the members' clubs and antiquarians in between. This is the perfect book for the man who has everything.

With 294 illustrations, 238 in colour.

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The Perfect Gentleman by James Sherwood is lauded as a delightful resource for contemporary dandies, serving as a comprehensive guide to masculine elegance. It is described as a lavish visual feast that explores the rich history of British luxury items with elegance and depth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500023723

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 56 Illustrations, black and white; 238 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Foreword by Terence Stamp
Photographs by Andy Barnham
Photographs by Guy Hills

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 206.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 1200g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

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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