ABC of Men's Fashion“A man should look as if he has bought his clothes with intelligence, put them on with care, and then forgotten all about them.” For all men—and indeed all women who are interested in men’s clothes—here is an alphabetical guide to men’s fashion written with wit and expert knowledge. From the etiquette of dressing for all occasions to the meaning of technical terms, Hardy Amies’s skillful eye guides you safely through style decisions on everything from blazers and brogues to skiing and sandals. No man can afford to be without this classic style bible. EXHIBITION SCHEDULE: Victoria and Albert Museum, London, September 22, 2007–January 6, 2008 ”There’s no such thing as adesigner of menswear-—it’s only history. The suit around the world is based on the english suit, which began in about 1670. Any man, whether he’s american, japanese, french or whatever, who wants to be seriously well dressed, looks to theenglishman’s suitfor how to achieve it.”—fromabc of men’s fashion |
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achieve appearance basic Beatle belt bespoke blazer blue suit boot breast pocket brown buttons color comfortable contrast costume cotton crease cuff dark suit decorations dinner jacket double-breasted dress shirts elegant fabric fashion fastening feel flap front full evening dress garment ghillie ghillie collar give gloves gray hair handkerchief Hardy Amies inches inset sleeves Italian jersey cloth knitted lapels leather light lightweight linen look lounge suits Man-made Fibers man's match material means men's clothes mohair morning dress narrow trousers navy blue neck never overcoat Oxford Bags pattern plain pleats popular Raglan raincoats ready-to-wear satin seam shape Shoe Tree shoes short silk skin smart socks soft sports jacket stiff collar stitch stripes style suede sweaters tailor texture tweed twill usually waist waistcoat wardrobe wear weave wedding weft Windsor Knot women wool woolen worn woven yarn young