The Perfect Gentleman: The Pursuit of Timeless Elegance and

The Perfect Gentleman: The Pursuit of Timeless Elegance and Style in London
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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 â€œheritage housesâ€ have been synonymous with the finest production for hundreds of years. This lavish publication celebrates the gentlemanâ€™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 gentlemanâ€™s social world, from the shopping arcade (Burlington) to hotels (The Savoy) and the memberâ€™s clubs and antiquarians in between. 350 color photographs
Country USA
Brand Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Thames & Hudson
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780500516317
ReleaseDate 2012-11-12
UnitCount 1
EANs 8601404962820

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer	Thames & Hudson
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780500516317
ReleaseDate	2012-11-12
UnitCount	1
EANs	8601404962820

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

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