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'The word "lavish" could have been coined for this volume ... Sherwood is a jolly good writer with a languid style' --The Spectator
'The grandest of this year's fashion volumes ... fabulous ... lives up to its 'definitive' billing' --V&A Magazine
'Definitive' --The Style King
'A trove of archive imagery ... an indispensable book for anyone who wishes to be informed about male elegance, which is often a very different thing to male fashion' --Nick Foulkes, Country Life
'All dapper men should have this book on their shelves'
--The Sunday Telegraph
'Fascinating ... a lavishly illustrated account of the street's highs and lows'
--Sphere
`Consistently enjoyable'
--The Bookseller
'The grandest of this year's fashion volumes ... fabulous ... lives up to its 'definitive' billing' --V&A Magazine
'Definitive' --The Style King
'A trove of archive imagery ... an indispensable book for anyone who wishes to be informed about male elegance, which is often a very different thing to male fashion' --Nick Foulkes, Country Life
'All dapper men should have this book on their shelves'
--The Sunday Telegraph
'Fascinating ... a lavishly illustrated account of the street's highs and lows'
--Sphere
`Consistently enjoyable'
--The Bookseller
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Here is the definitive story of Savile Row, the internationally renowned epicentre of gentlemens style. Introduced by Tom Ford, it is a rich visual history of the street synonymous with elegance, sophistication and timeless attitudes. Including rare archival material and previously unpublished images, alongside specially commissioned photography and fashion shoots, this lavish celebration brings together the Row's tailors, the personalities, the dramas and private tales, the suits and their accoutrements, the fabrics and the cuts, as never before. An exclusive bonus section offers a complete resource for anyone wishing to have a suit made.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having already known that James was the self-styled guardian of all things Savile Row (and pretty much The Chap magazine made flesh) I had no doubt that this project was going to be a production of the very highest quality - and it is very, very good indeed.
First off, it's huge. You almost need your own atelier in which to open the damn thing, but no matter - the images are lavish, the histories detailed and the love, care and just sheer exuberant execution of this book are a joy to behold. Indeed, it's a Savile Row suit fashioned in paper. I can't quite accept it's cost as little to purchase as it has - books of this quality would normally command a much higher figure.
I won't witter on about the content - any right-thinking fellow will know all aspects of bespoke to be thoroughly covered - and indeed they are (tailors, profiles, hollywood..)
With the current renewed focus on the bespoke, hand-made and Britishness in origin, Savile Row should really be at the forefront of the drive for home-grown absolutely top-end manufacturing, if it ever becomes thus, they'll have James Sherwood to thank for it. I await 'The Perfect Gentleman' with anticipation.
Highly recommended.
First off, it's huge. You almost need your own atelier in which to open the damn thing, but no matter - the images are lavish, the histories detailed and the love, care and just sheer exuberant execution of this book are a joy to behold. Indeed, it's a Savile Row suit fashioned in paper. I can't quite accept it's cost as little to purchase as it has - books of this quality would normally command a much higher figure.
I won't witter on about the content - any right-thinking fellow will know all aspects of bespoke to be thoroughly covered - and indeed they are (tailors, profiles, hollywood..)
With the current renewed focus on the bespoke, hand-made and Britishness in origin, Savile Row should really be at the forefront of the drive for home-grown absolutely top-end manufacturing, if it ever becomes thus, they'll have James Sherwood to thank for it. I await 'The Perfect Gentleman' with anticipation.
Highly recommended.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I kept a close eye on this book when it was being written and launched. I was really excited as there are not a lot of books about men's tailoring out there and this was a bold piece of writing that had a lot going for it. I was not disappointed, the photos are stunning, the brief history of each tailor was just enough to teach you something personal about the different tailors on the row.
It also mentions famous tailors such as Mark Powell who is not on Saville row, I went to check out his shop which is near Carnaby street and it was really nice to see this book in his collection of books about mensware. If you are interested in mens clothing from the black tie to casual suits in a funky style this is a great book to add to your library.
It is well worth it and you wouldn't be disappointed.
It also mentions famous tailors such as Mark Powell who is not on Saville row, I went to check out his shop which is near Carnaby street and it was really nice to see this book in his collection of books about mensware. If you are interested in mens clothing from the black tie to casual suits in a funky style this is a great book to add to your library.
It is well worth it and you wouldn't be disappointed.
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2 of 6 people found the following review helpful
not a happy shopper
20 July 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought Savile Row the master Tailors for $70 thinking it was about the tailors on Savile Row,all it was about was the shops on Savile Row,I also bought Bespoke the mens style of Savile Row,i paid $40 for it,the same book different cover,i felt ripped off,not a happy shopper,was wondering if i could return one of the books,thanks.Joe McAveety
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