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The Theories of Fashion & Important Books

The Theories of Fashion & Important Books

by on March 6, 2013

After we listed 100 men's fashion titles , Dr. Benjamin Wild owner of the splendid blog Linely Wild offered to write an introduction to books about the theories behind men's dress, [more…]

Men’s Fashion Book Guide – 100 Books For Your Menswear Library

Men’s Fashion Book Guide – 100 Books For Your Menswear Library

by on February 1, 2013

As you may know, I have a substantial archive of magazines, books, and photographs related to menswear from the late 19th century through the present day. [more…]

Vintage Menswear Book Review

Vintage Menswear Book Review

by on November 30, 2012

A few months ago, I was contacted by the publisher of Vintage Menswear - A Collection From The Vintage Showroom asking whether we'd be interested in reviewing it, and since books [more…]

Ivy Style Book Review

Ivy Style Book Review

by on October 21, 2012

During my last trip to NYC, I had the pleasure to dine with Patricia Mears, Bruce Boyer and Stephen Pulvirent. Of course, our discussion revolved around menswear, and so I learned that Patricia and Bruce [more…]

Let’s Bring Back Book Review – Lesley M. M. Blume

Let’s Bring Back Book Review – Lesley M. M. Blume

by on July 7, 2012

“When was the last time you wore a cape to the opera?  Or white gloves to lunch?  Why did we ever do away with bed curtains or cuckoo clocks?  Whatever happened to parlor games, [more…]

Churchill Style Book Review

Churchill Style Book Review

by on June 18, 2012

Winston Churchill is both one of history’s greatest and most stylistically evocative figures.  The British statesman served in numerous government posts of one of the world’s great imperial powers [more…]