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Anyone aiming for timeless elegance, rather than temporary chic, will benefit from Storey's authoritative, but readable book. --Esquire magazine
Throughout the book, Storey does a thorough job of mentioning contemporary sources for each item of clothing as he discusses it, though his world view means that the sources for the items he mentions are, with few exceptions, located in London. That attention to detail extends to coverage of some remarkable items, like the Sola topee, or pith helmet, and a wonderful extract from a 1914 lecture by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch titled 'On Style.'
The section on Necessary Accessories is typical. In one long paragraph Mr. Storey provides very useful advice on miscellaneous jewelry (after beginning by stating that he will not), not only on cufflinks but also pins for formal day wear and collar studs for shirts with detachable collars.
Eccentric, perhaps, by contemporary standards but to my knowledge there has been nothing like History of Men's Fashion published in the past fifty years. --asuitablewardrobe.dynend.com
Nicholas Storey charts a quirky way through male fashion in an amusing and witty investigation. --Practical Family History
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
"...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
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
Throughout the book, Storey does a thorough job of mentioning contemporary sources for each item of clothing as he discusses it, though his world view means that the sources for the items he mentions are, with few exceptions, located in London. That attention to detail extends to coverage of some remarkable items, like the Sola topee, or pith helmet, and a wonderful extract from a 1914 lecture by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch titled 'On Style.'
The section on Necessary Accessories is typical. In one long paragraph Mr. Storey provides very useful advice on miscellaneous jewelry (after beginning by stating that he will not), not only on cufflinks but also pins for formal day wear and collar studs for shirts with detachable collars.
Eccentric, perhaps, by contemporary standards but to my knowledge there has been nothing like History of Men's Fashion published in the past fifty years. --asuitablewardrobe.dynend.com
Nicholas Storey charts a quirky way through male fashion in an amusing and witty investigation. --Practical Family History
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
"...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
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
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Leaders of fashion share a discerning penchant for the English sartorial standard. This book covers the main areas rather well.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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It is easy to get pleasantly lost in this book. Using the device of an entertaining and anecdote-filled ramble through two or three hundred years of the development of sartorial elegance, the author sets out, with precise wit and clearly researched erudition, the specifics of today's appropriate gentlemanly attire. Not everyone will share his enthusiasm for trouser buttons, spats and collar studs, but there is something for most people here; even if only as an inspiration for dumping branded trainers and for discarding 't'-shirts with messages that might have been mildly amusing for 15 seconds when you bought them.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The title of this book is misleading, rather than being a history of men's fashion, this is a guide of what to wear and where to get it for the man interested in classic styling. Unfortunately it is not well written, the author often muddles through sentences in his opinionated, conversational style.
If you are looking for a guide of how to dress classically in modern times, this is a up to date (2008) guide, if like me you are looking for a history of men's fashion through the ages this is not the book for you.
If you are looking for a guide of how to dress classically in modern times, this is a up to date (2008) guide, if like me you are looking for a history of men's fashion through the ages this is not the book for you.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you want to know about 'what the well dressed man is wearing' or, indeed, what he ought to be wearing then go no further than this book where there is plenty of advice for those who wish (and have the funds!) to have their clothes tailor made. Various establishments are listed and recommended where such services might be obtained. The book is littered with memorable quotes and anecdotes well worthy of mention around the dinner table to the delight of all. Mr. Storey's advice on how to remove lipstick from the shirt collar is priceless and he leaves one with the impression that he just might have had cause to use the remedy himself on (more than?)one occasion!
This book is a real gem and I, for one, wholeheartedly recommend it.
This book is a real gem and I, for one, wholeheartedly recommend it.
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