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ABC of Men's Fashion [Hardcover]

Hardy Amies (Author)
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November 1, 2007
“A man should look as if he has bought his clothes with intelligence, put them on with care, and then forgotten all about them.”

For all men—and indeed all women who are interested in men’s clothes—here is an alphabetical guide to men’s fashion written with wit and expert knowledge. From the etiquette of dressing for all occasions to the meaning of technical terms, Hardy Amies’s skillful eye guides you safely through style decisions on everything from blazers and brogues to skiing and sandals. No man can afford to be without this classic style bible.

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Victoria and Albert Museum, London, September 22, 2007–January 6, 2008

”There’s no such thing as a designer of menswear-—it’s only history. The suit around the world is based on the english suit, which began in about 1670.

Any man, whether he’s american, japanese, french or whatever, who wants to be seriously well dressed, looks to the englishman’s suit for how to achieve it.”
—from abc of men’s fashion

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About the Author

Sir Hardy Amies died in 2003, but his legacy and style continues under his protégé Ian Garlant at Hardy Amies Plc. He opened his fashion house in 1945 and became Dressmaker by Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen. Famous for menswear and his keen eye for classic style, Amies had a regular fashion column in Esquire magazine.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (November 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0810994607
  • ISBN-13: 978-0810994607
  • Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #392,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant surprise - good things come in small packages!, June 15, 2009
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This book is wonderful. It's quite small in size, but packed with witty information. I didn't realize it was a reprint of a book originally published in the '60's, but as you read, it makes sense. It's a perfect book for someone who is interested in the finer and more traditional aspects of men's fashion.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Useful Reference Book, July 29, 2008
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There is a lot to learn about fashion, and this book, although written ages ago, is a good, useful guide ... it is in a dictionary format starting from A to Z, but is a good read ... not long and winding like some of the others ...
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid but dated advice, May 27, 2008
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This is a great book to learn and understand the basics of men's fashion. Some of the comments are a bit dated, and clearly lean towards ideas more prevalent in Europe than in the states. But as a primer on the basics of what is what, and when to wear it...this is a solid reference for your book shelf.
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