This has everything you ever wanted to know about men's clothing - and so
much more - from the exact hour Nelson lost his right eye to the type of palm
needed for a Panama hat, what Cary Grant's tailor had to do to his shoulders -
and those all-important questions of what to where, when and why, including when
to wear a bow tie (surely 'never' is the only answer?).
A quirky book full of facts that you never realised you needed to know,
including the exact thickness of animal hair used to create must-have fashion
items, including suits. Tailored to fit anyone interested in the history of
men's fashion, not just for the wealth of information, but for the fascinating
facts, together with the photographs and sketches, this makes for a informative
and humorous read.
Contents:
Introduction
1. General Haberdashery
2. General Day Wear: Suits and Coats
3. General Day Wear: Shoes
4. Formal Morning Dress
5. Evening Dress
6. Domestic Leisure and Casual Wear
7. Country and Sporting Dress
8. Hats
9. Second-Hand and Provincial Shops
10. Some Accessories
11. Some Named Events and Activities
12. Care of Clothing
Bibliography
Acknowledgements and Permissions
Index of Firms
General Index
Reviews:
"Leaders of fashion all share one thing in common: a discerning penchant for the
English sartorial standard. This book covers all the main areas rather well,
just how Beau Brummell would have specified' - Maxim
"...it is excellent....unlike any author in the last twenty years, NJS nails
down the essence of British style in a very entertaining way. He also defends
our cultural treasure...in a bold and manly manner that is worth the price of
the book itself...It is a style that is likely going to make the many good
lessons contained in the 'History of Men's Fashion' palatable and accessible for
readers." - Michael Alden, founder of www.thelondonlounge.net
"Now and again, well-dressed men do well to apply the brakes to the runaway
train of fashion. Anyone aiming for timeless elegance, rather than temporary
chic, will benefit from Storey's authoritative, but readable book. Not only does
he go through the origins and correct form of classic clothing, he also has
useful lists of stockists and invaluable maintenance advice." - Esquire magazine
