The Finest Menswear in the World by Simon Crompton

The Finest Menswear in the World by Simon Crompton

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Guides the reader through the intricacies of contemporary artisanal menswear, from the Panama hat to the Milanese buttonhole. This book offers detailed insight into the way in which these luxury items are designed and constructed, explaining the difference a hand-stitched seam, perfectly cut sleeve or screen-printed silk can make.

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The Finest Menswear in the World by Simon Crompton

With impeccable taste and an unerring eye for detail, connoisseur Simon Crompton guides the reader through the intricacies of contemporary artisanal menswear, from the Panama hat to the Milanese buttonhole. Each chapter focuses on a different item of clothing and the craftspeople who have mastered it. Aided by extensive illustrations, Crompton offers detailed insight into the way in which these luxury items are designed and constructed, explaining the subtle but crucial difference a hand-stitched seam, perfectly cut sleeve or screen-printed silk can make.
Simon Crompton’s 'Permanent Style' website has become a global authority on luxury menswear. Crompton also writes for the Financial Times, among other magazines, and is the author of The Finest Menswear in the World, published by Thames & Hudson.
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ISBN 13 9780500518090
ISBN 10 0500518092
Title The Finest Menswear in the World
Author Simon Crompton
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 2015-09-14
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.