The London Cut: Savile Row Bespoke Tailoring
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (716 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 8831791559 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Eugene C. Wielepski said Doesn't make the cut.. A mediocre review a London menswear. It reads more like a collection of annual reports than a fashion statement.. "Directory of London tailors" according to Nicholas Gomez. This is a great book detailing the history and stories behind some of the more prominent tailors in London. The author covers the older brands like Gieves & Hawkes, Huntsman, etc. as well as the new names like Boateng. Do not buy this book if you want to learn how to dress properly or want to know more about tailoring. If you want to know about the tailors in London, each of them are covered in about Directory of London tailors This is a great book detailing the history and stories behind some of the more prominent tailors in London. The author covers the older brands like Gieves & Hawkes, Huntsman, etc. as well as the new names like Boateng. Do not buy this book if you want to learn how to dress properly or want to know more about tailoring. If you want to know about the tailors in London, each of them are covered in about 3-Directory of London tailors Nicholas Gomez This is a great book detailing the history and stories behind some of the more prominent tailors in London. The author covers the older brands like Gieves & Hawkes, Huntsman, etc. as well as the new names like Boateng. Do not buy this book if you want to learn how to dress properly or want to know more about tailoring. If you want to know about the tailors in London, each of them are covered in about 3-4 pages. It's more like a directory of famous London tailors I guess.. pages. It's more like a directory of famous London tailors I guess.. -Directory of London tailors Nicholas Gomez This is a great book detailing the history and stories behind some of the more prominent tailors in London. The author covers the older brands like Gieves & Hawkes, Huntsman, etc. as well as the new names like Boateng. Do not buy this book if you want to learn how to dress properly or want to know more about tailoring. If you want to know about the tailors in London, each of them are covered in about 3-4 pages. It's more like a directory of famous London tailors I guess.. pages. It's more like a directory of famous London tailors I guess.. "Ooo, what a joy to read!" according to Bradley Crandall. I'm a big fan of both classic Men's Style and Modern Men's Style, and this detailed listing of Savile Row's current addressee's. Not so good on the pictures (which would have added something to the book), but the text is enjoyable and interesting.
. James Sherwood is style writer for Financial Times, International Herald Tribune, The Independent, and fashion critic at Royal Ascot for the BBC
. About the Author James Sherwood is style writer for Financial Times, International Herald Tribune, The Independent, and fashion critic at Royal Ascot for the BBC
Icons of Savile Row’s past include: Admiral Lord Nelson, the Duke of Windsor, Sir Winston Churchill, Fred Astaire, Cary Grant, and John Lennon. It presents both the style and story of a street that continues to inspire fashion: Ralph Lauren, Gianni Versace, Calvin Klein, and Tom Ford have all walked the Row while Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen were trained there.. Creators of unique bespoke suits for exceptional men and women, the master tailors of Savile Row have dressed the famous and infamous from all over the world, satisfying demand for the Row’s touch of elegance and eccentricity. Costumers today demonstrate the Row’s spectacular diversity: the Princes