Is there a sartorial obsessive in you waiting to get out? A modern-day dapper Don Draper? Fond of telling people that strictly speaking, it s a coat, not a jacket? You need a guide to feed that obsession, to help you discover and invest in tailored clothes. Perhaps most importantly, to ensure you are always the best dressed. You need Le Snob: Tailoring. Tailored clothes lend poise and authority to the man who wears them. Evocative and richly appointed with little-known facts, this book is about appreciating the world s most impeccable tailoring to the full. Providing the exclusive knowledge that every true snob must possess, plus authentic insights into the lives and skills of expert tailors, Le Snob: Tailoring offers impeccable advice on how to select, wear and maintain fine garments from bespoke suits to handmade shirts as well as a directory of the world s most prestigious men s outfitters, from Saville Row s finest to Anderson & Sheppard, Le Snob: Tailoring is the perfect fit for any well-appointed bookshelf.
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Simon Crompton is the founder and writer of Permanent Style, the most popular blog on men s classic style in the UK, with over 75,000 visitors a month. The site was recently named one of the top 10 style blogs by The New York Times. He also writes for the Financial Times, Gentleman s Corner, The Rake, and Spice. He lives in London and, of course, has too many suits.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Dazzle
I really enjoyed becoming a snob in tailoring! This amazing book draws on a hefty amount of experience and in depth knowledge about the subject. It is well written, easy to read for someone who already has a certain sartorial interest. If not, it's a great start.
By liberty
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as a trainee tailor i found the book very interesting and its such a handy book that all men NEED to get before considering buying a suit!
By Jackie7
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God carried away with all the books I bought for presents this Christmas but this was another one that didn't disapoint.
By J. Marwood
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As a primer for those new to mens tailoring I don't think this book can be beaten. I've bought several copies for friends and it's always well received.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Camus Lights
Whilst interesting and suit-ably (pun most certainly intended) portable this book is nowhere near well illustrated or accessible enough to merit a strong recommendation. Depictions of menswear, where they are present are nicely laid out in ink wash with pen lines, but the loosehand style makes it difficult to distinguish what are often subtle variations in suit styles.
There is also an unfortunate gap between areas where the book states the glaringly obvious, and then others where nowhere near enough context is given, or more cripplingly jargon is left unexplained, with there being more than one instance where the glossary at the back does not cover the term, individual person or style that is referenced.
As Crompton himself recommends before all others, Dressing the man by Alan Flusser is a superior, though (non-problematically) American centred study of menswear that supersedes this one in every sense.
For all the criticisms there is interest to be found in this book in discussion of suit proportions and the different styles and respective merits of lapel, cut trouser e.t.c., however I can't imagine the kind of people that are likely to drop a few grand on a a bespoke suit would be likely to turn to this book, rather than the tailors themselves, magazines or word of mouth from their peers. I am thus left slightly confused as to who this book is aimed at, as I suspect the author is too.
There is also an unfortunate gap between areas where the book states the glaringly obvious, and then others where nowhere near enough context is given, or more cripplingly jargon is left unexplained, with there being more than one instance where the glossary at the back does not cover the term, individual person or style that is referenced.
As Crompton himself recommends before all others, Dressing the man by Alan Flusser is a superior, though (non-problematically) American centred study of menswear that supersedes this one in every sense.
For all the criticisms there is interest to be found in this book in discussion of suit proportions and the different styles and respective merits of lapel, cut trouser e.t.c., however I can't imagine the kind of people that are likely to drop a few grand on a a bespoke suit would be likely to turn to this book, rather than the tailors themselves, magazines or word of mouth from their peers. I am thus left slightly confused as to who this book is aimed at, as I suspect the author is too.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Michael Jacobs
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When purchasing this book, I was not seeking a definitive compendium with every question answered or every topic explored. I just wanted a guide to the basics of a topic relevant for most men in this country - ranging from those who have to wear smart clothes to work every day (i.e. a suit), to those who may only stick on the tuxedo at the back of the cupboard for a family wedding every five years. Simon Crompton delivers with this book information which would be useful and of interest to both of those types..
While I imagine it would be an interesting read cover to cover, it's great to delve into for a couple of pages, or perhaps just check what is said on a specific item (e.g. ties - what to look for in a good one or what colours/patterns are generally acceptable together). For prospective purchasers of this book who already have a wardrobe with ten Huntsman suits and has exhausted every offering Jermyn Street has to offer, I can see that there will perhaps be little illumination offered by this book (but you would expect that to be the case from a 'guide').
The watercolour illustrations are very useful and help to give the jargon some context. I also like the format very much - it is a narrow hard back with an elastic strap which, although not strictly necessary, makes it seem a touch smarter when fastened up (just like any suit jacket and its respective buttons). In summary, while this book isn't perhaps a touchstone in its genre, it covers several of the most important topics/clothing items and, most importantly, should provoke thought and consideration which may not have existed in most readers before they picked it up.... Read more ›
While I imagine it would be an interesting read cover to cover, it's great to delve into for a couple of pages, or perhaps just check what is said on a specific item (e.g. ties - what to look for in a good one or what colours/patterns are generally acceptable together). For prospective purchasers of this book who already have a wardrobe with ten Huntsman suits and has exhausted every offering Jermyn Street has to offer, I can see that there will perhaps be little illumination offered by this book (but you would expect that to be the case from a 'guide').
The watercolour illustrations are very useful and help to give the jargon some context. I also like the format very much - it is a narrow hard back with an elastic strap which, although not strictly necessary, makes it seem a touch smarter when fastened up (just like any suit jacket and its respective buttons). In summary, while this book isn't perhaps a touchstone in its genre, it covers several of the most important topics/clothing items and, most importantly, should provoke thought and consideration which may not have existed in most readers before they picked it up.... Read more ›
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