Behind nearly every item in the modern male wardrobe is a "first of its kind"the definitive item, often designed for specialist use, on which all subsequent versions have been based. Icons of Men's Style examines, garment by garment, the most important and famous of these productstheir provenance and history, the stories of their design, the brand/company that started it all, and how the item shaped the way men dress today.
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Josh Sims is a freelance style writer, contributing to The Financial Times, Esquire, GQ, Wallpaper, and i-D. He is one-time style editor of Arena and executive editor of Arena Homme Plus. He is also author of Rock/Fashion (Omnibus), A Dictionary of Fashion Designers (Collins), Mary, Queen of Shops (BBC Books), and contributor to several fashion books from Taschen.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Trolstaden
Format:Paperback
This book is a very nice summary of the different parts of all the iconic styles, with a chapter for each major part. It lacks a bit in the accessory department, especially in the watch department. The ratio between text and pictures is just perfect, with a nice balance between details and overview. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to now a bit more about the different parts of men's style.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Emmet
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I opened this book a few hours ago and haven't put it down since. It contains a rich history of men's fashion staples, from the deck shoe to the biker jacket. Every bit is informative-not just in a sartorial sense, but culturally how the clothing became what it is today. For example, the M-1951 jacket came in olive green and not the typical olive drab, since it was produced post-WW2 and the higher-ups believed that the surplus of olive-drab military color being worn by laborers was devalued. In the following decades, the jacket was worn by the Mod community who embraced the cheap, military surplus jacket to protect their sharp suits as they rode their scooters through the elements.
Explaining the What and Why makes this book a successful compilation of men's fashion iconography.
Explaining the What and Why makes this book a successful compilation of men's fashion iconography.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Richard Amos
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I guess I should have read more reviews on this one. I bought it on a whim because Gregory Peck was on the cover and I expected a bunch of cool characters with photos and commentary on what made them style icons. Instead it's a series of fairly obvious and not so fascinating chapters on e.g. the white t-shirt; Ray Bans; the Trench Coat; the Blazer, etc.
Ok if you are studying this stuff in school but not really much more. Some nice photos though
Ok if you are studying this stuff in school but not really much more. Some nice photos though
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly enjoyable
I've read this twice, it's a nice fun read. It lists all the iconic men's styles, such as the peacoat. Read more
Published 1 month ago by John_G
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Cool Book
I originally thought this book was going to be about people in history who were Fashion icons, and it was a little bit, but this book really focuses on the clothing items and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by sternala
5.0 out of 5 stars
the originals are rarely matched in terms of style
I've had this book on loan from the library for at least the past year, it is simply one of the greatest books on men's style that exists. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Michael O'Halloran
5.0 out of 5 stars
great gift
this was a gift for a young adult making his own style. He was thrilled with it so it was a success.
Published 16 months ago by Eleanor M. W. Forbes
3.0 out of 5 stars
not as good
i first saw this at urban outfitters and it looked interesting. however when i decided to purchase this book, i realized it wasnt as good as i expected. Read more
Published 17 months ago by atomicsushi
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Pimpin'
Atlanta, Georgia- All men choose and where clothes but what makes one come across as stylish while other seem like unkempt misfits? Read more
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