The Perfect Gentleman The Pursuit of Timeless Elegance and Style in London /anglais - Couverture rigide

Sherwood, James

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0500516316 ISBN 13 : 9780500516317

Editeur : Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

The Perfect Gentleman Presenting through the eyes of a connoisseur looking for quality and bepoke goods in Londons key stylistic historic periods, this title tells the stories of the personalities, shop-keepers and mastercraftsmen who have animated the business of luxury goods for centuries. Full description

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

A beautifully turned-out book, itself the epitome of dandyism in the publishing trade ... a finely researched book which resonates with great names, brands and places and their histories. --Birmingham Post

The perfect coffee-table book ...a sumptuous picture book elegantly examining the history of British luxury goods --Attitude

A treat for modern dandies ...a complete guide to masculine chic --Elle Decoration

A work of art in its own right, The Perfect Gentleman...celebrates those men who make their attire their art...This lavishly illustrated book delves into London's finest workshops and wardrobes, providing a scintillating insight into the city gentleman's social world. The perfect present, whether complimenting on fine style, or subtly suggesting a new look. --Fabric

This lavish publication celebrates the gentleman's search for the perfect sartorial detail, the ideal accessory, or beautiful gift for a loved one. --The Chic Geek

A beautifully turned-out book, itself the epitome of dandyism in the publishing trade ... a finely researched book which resonates with great names, brands and places and their history. --The Birmingham Post

Throw away those ideas of socks and pants and soap on a ropes for Christmas and birthdays from now on, for there now is something to buy for the man - or rather, The Gentleman - who has everything. --The Food Travel Company

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This lavish publication celebrates the gentlemans search for the perfect sartorial detail, the ideal accessory, or beautiful gift for a loved one. Presented through the eyes of a connoisseur looking for quality and bepoke goods in Londons key stylistic historic periods, it tells the stories of the personalities, shop-keepers and mastercraftsmen who have animated the business of luxury goods for centuries. The book is arranged chronologically in six chapters, each followed by three or four profiles of British luxury marques. A reference section presents the London gentlemans social world, from the shopping arcades to classic hotels and the members clubs and antiquarians in between. This is the perfect book for the man who has everything.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Thames & Hudson Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0500516316
• ISBN 13: 9780500516317
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 224