Do you know a Brogue from a Budapest? Or a Homberg from a Borsalino? A British Warm from a Chesterfield? Or which of these are shoes, which are hats, and which are coats? This is a history of classic style for gentlemen. The book covers the entire wardrobe from suits, coats, shirts and shoes to the finer details, from umbrellas to underwear - their history, manufacture, tailoring, materials, patterns and colours. There are summary style charts and warnings of classic "faux pas". Also included are trousers, knitwear, socks, hats, handkerchiefs, swimming trunks, bathrobes, leather clothing, and men's jewellery.
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Oscar Lenius is the nom de plume of the proprietor of Germany's leading group of menswear stores. He is also President of the International Union of Menswear Outfitters.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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***** Fashion At Its Best *****,
By Roselyne Berthier "roselyne_larochelle" (Geneve, Suisse) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Well-Dressed Gentleman's Pocket Guide (Hardcover)
This simple, "pocket size" book has proven to be extra-ordinary.After I lost my entire wardrobe due to an apartment fire, I bought this book and my new wardrobe is not only more elegant but less expensive as well ! Do not be fooled by the "Pocket Guide" title: this book
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This review is from: A Well-Dressed Gentleman's Pocket Guide (Hardcover)
This book is extremely useful as you search information about what to wear...and know few about it. History, materials, are well described but I feel somewhat disappointed as I found no photos, and few counselling about how to match the different items, and when...except for the excellent formal wear chapters.But after all, this is a pocket book, well-done and quite instructing!
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This review is from: A Well-Dressed Gentleman's Pocket Guide (Hardcover)
One of the more thoroughly historically informed works in the genre, this book features much background for each clothing type and also guidance. Perfect for those who'd rather not live in ignorance regarding the original meaning of their clothes and clothing conventions.
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