{"product_id":"class-act-by-john-berendt-9781807847166","title":"Class Act","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh, witty and sophisticated guide to men's fashion – from wing tips to wristwatches – from bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil\u003c\/em\u003e, John Berendt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than a decade, beloved author John Berendt wrote a series of smart, sophisticated columns for \u003cem\u003eEsquire\u003c\/em\u003e on matters of manners and men's clothing. \u003cem\u003eClass Act\u003c\/em\u003e brings together over fifty of these updated and revised pieces, as well as two new additions, each focusing on a particular item of iconic men's fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether interviewing the Duchess of Argyll about her family connection to a certain pair of argyle socks ('When she came to the telephone, the Duchess of Argyll made it clear by the resoluteness of her reply that she had been asked about argyle socks before...'), educating the reader on the virtues of French cuffs, or identifying the definitive motorcycle jacket and how to wear it (Marlon Brando in \u003cem\u003eThe Wild One\u003c\/em\u003e), Berendt informs and entertains in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull of surprising facts, unforgettable characters, and amusing anecdotes, this fully illustrated collection of snappy, elegant essays is as stylish as its subject matter. Part cultural history, part handbook, \u003cem\u003eClass Act\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a reminder that the clothing we wear is not simply fabric, but a reflection of our character—and sometimes our sheer audacity. A wildly entertaining ride through men's style and its place in our collective imagination, \u003cem\u003eClass Act\u003c\/em\u003e makes a strong case that taste and wit will never go out of fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233116238060,"sku":"9781807847166","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781807847166-class-act-1.jpg?v=1787726072","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/class-act-by-john-berendt-9781807847166","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}