9780500516317-0500516316-The Perfect Gentleman: The Pursuit of Timeless Elegance and Style in London

The Perfect Gentleman: The Pursuit of Timeless Elegance and Style in London

ISBN-13: 9780500516317
ISBN-10: 0500516316
Edition: Illustrated
Author: James Sherwood
Publication date: 2012
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Format: Hardcover 224 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780500516317
ISBN-10: 0500516316
Edition: Illustrated
Author: James Sherwood
Publication date: 2012
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Format: Hardcover 224 pages

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The Perfect Gentleman: The Pursuit of Timeless Elegance and Style in London (ISBN-13: 9780500516317 and ISBN-10: 0500516316), written by authors James Sherwood, was published by Thames & Hudson in 2012. With an overall rating of 3.9 stars, it's a notable title among other History (Fashion) books. You can easily purchase or rent The Perfect Gentleman: The Pursuit of Timeless Elegance and Style in London (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used History books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.3.

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For the man who has everything, and for the luxury industry trying to seduce him: a rich insight into what makes a product endure and bring pleasure to all who possess it

In an age of globalization with fashion trends that change by the day, the quality and workmanship of the great British luxury brands endure and flourish like never before. Valued for their craftsmanship, superlative quality, exclusivity, and the status they confer on their owners, these “heritage houses” have been synonymous with the finest production for hundreds of years. This lavish publication celebrates the gentleman’s search for the perfect sartorial detail or the ideal accessory. It features six historical chapters, from the Regency period to the present, each of which presents classic British marques, including shoemakers, jewelers, shirt and tie makers, cloth makers, perfumers, hatters, and vintners. The final chapter showcases the new generation of designer-artisans who are redefining notions of quality and handwork in the era of globalization and digital technologies. A reference section presents the London gentleman’s social world, from the shopping arcade (Burlington) to hotels (The Savoy) and the member’s clubs and antiquarians in between. 350 color photographs
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