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Title: Style and the Man : How and Where to Buy the Best Mens' Clothes by Alan Flusser ISBN: 0-06-270155-X Publisher: HarperCollins Pub. Date: 09 October, 1996 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $27.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.94 (18 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The men's garment bible
Comment: Got to say this book rocks. Flusser writes in detail about all major components of a man's attire. He explains how to recognize a well made shirt, what makes a custom made shoe worthwhile and how to choose the right suit among others. Also others here have commented on the author's choice to include stores to buy fine mens wear as a detriment to the book. I kind of like it. I work in Manhattan and it's nice to have a (biased) view on what stores have what and the general flavor of the store. He of course lists the easily recognizable Madison Ave shops but he does have some select shops that specialize in specic things like shoes, cufflinks etc. Of course all these shops are pricey but some are not totally outrageous. This is not the book for those looking to skimp and save on garments but a book for those who want to be able recognize the best and consequently get a value for their money.
Rating: 4
Summary: Source of Valuable Men's Clothing Information
Comment: As other reviewers have noted, this book is really two books. One is a guide to the style of fine men's clothes, the other tells where to buy them. Most people will probably find the style information in the beginning the most useful part.
One reviewer thought that the author left out certain points of view on style issues. It is true, for example, that the author recommends only the four-in-hand tie knot, and not the questionable half-Windsor. I think that he makes a good case for the four-in-hand being better looking, anyway. You certainly won't go wrong following the author's conservative clothing advice.
There is good information on wearing difficult clothes properly, such as the bow tie, handkerchief, etc. The book also describes how to buy clothes and judge their quality.
I think that the style information could be expanded and spun-off into its own book. The shopping information could stand on its own as a travel guide quite well. I would reccommend this book, however. It seems to be the best of its kind.
Rating: 1
Summary: Terrible
Comment: What if you live outside of New York? This book isn't applicable for anyone outside "The City." Buy a book from John Bridges instead.
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Title: Dressing the Man : Mastering the Art of Permanent Fashion by Alan Flusser ISBN: 0060191449 Publisher: HarperCollins Pub. Date: 01 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $49.95 |
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Title: The Indispensable Guide to Classic Men's Clothing by Josh Karlen, Amy Libra, Christopher C. Sulavik, Josh Taylor ISBN: 0966184718 Publisher: Tatra Pr Pub. Date: April, 1999 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Esquire's Things a Man Should Know About Style by Scott Omelianuk, Ted Allen ISBN: 1573227633 Publisher: Riverhead Books Pub. Date: October, 1999 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: Men's Wardrobe (Chic Simple) by Chic Simple Partners ISBN: 0679445765 Publisher: Knopf Pub. Date: 03 June, 1998 List Price(USD): $30.00 |
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Title: The Modern Gentleman: A Guide to Essential Manners, Savvy & Vice by Phineas Mollod, Jason Tesauro ISBN: 1580084303 Publisher: Ten Speed Press Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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