The Perfect Gentleman

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Perfect Gentleman
Authors and Contributors      By (author) James Sherwood
Foreword by Terence Stamp
Photographs by Andy Barnham
Photographs by Guy Hills
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 259,Width 206
Category/GenreFashion and textiles - design
ISBN/Barcode 9780500023723
ClassificationsDewey:391.1094212
Audience
General
Illustrations 56 Illustrations, black and white; 238 Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 4 March 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This lavish publication celebrates the gentleman's 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 London's 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 gentleman's social world, from the shopping arcades to classic hotels and the member's clubs and antiquarians in between. This is the perfect book for the man who has everything. With 294 illustrations, 238 in colour

Author Biography

James Sherwood is a London-based style journalist, and has been described as 'the guardian of Savile Row' by The Rake magazine. He is the author of Savile Row, Fashion at Royal Ascot, James Sherwood's discriminating Guide to London and Jewelry for Gentleman, all published by Thames & Hudson.

Reviews

'A treat for modern dandies ... a complete guide to masculine chic' - Elle Decoration 'A sumptuous picture book elegantly examining the history of British luxury goods' - Attitude