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The Perfect Gentleman James Sherwood

The Perfect Gentleman von James Sherwood

The Perfect Gentleman James Sherwood


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Zusammenfassung

Presenting through the eyes of a connoisseur looking for quality and bepoke goods in Londons key stylistic historic periods, this title tells the stories of the personalities, shop-keepers and mastercraftsmen who have animated the business of luxury goods for centuries.

The Perfect Gentleman Zusammenfassung

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

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.

The Perfect Gentleman Bewertungen

'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

Über James Sherwood

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.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Restoration London: Monarchy, Gallantry & Debauchery (1660-1789) * 2. Regency London: Fashion, Revolution & Social Ascent (1789-1837) * 3. Victorian London: Empire, Affluence & Ingenuity (1837-80) * 4. Edwardian London: Pleasure, Excess & Ostentation (1880-1914) * 5. London Between Two Wars: Modernism, Frivolity & Chic (1914-45) * 6. London's New Elizabethan Age: Austerity, Optimism & Energy (1940 - Today)

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The Perfect Gentleman: The Pursuit of Timeless Elegance and Style in London James Sherwood
Gebraucht - Sehr Gut
Gebundene Ausgabe
Thames & Hudson Ltd
20121105
224
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