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The Perfect Gentleman James Sherwood

The Perfect Gentleman By James Sherwood

The Perfect Gentleman by James Sherwood


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Summary

The perfect gift for the man who has everything: a celebration of the makers and marques behind the worlds most enduring objects of desire.

The Perfect Gentleman Summary

The Perfect Gentleman by James Sherwood

This lavish publication celebrates the gentlemans 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 Londons 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 gentlemans social world, from the shopping arcades to classic hotels and the members clubs and antiquarians in between. This is the perfect book for the man who has everything.

With 294 illustrations, 238 in colour

The Perfect Gentleman Reviews

'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

About 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 Sherwoods discriminating Guide to London and Jewelry for Gentleman, all published by Thames & Hudson.

Table of Contents

1. Restoration London: Monarchy, Gallantry & Debauchery (16601789) 2. Regency London: Fashion, Revolution & Social Ascent (17891837) 3. Victorian London: Empire, Affluence & Ingenuity (183780) 4. Edwardian London: Pleasure, Excess & Ostentation (18801914) 5. London Between Two Wars: Modernism, Frivolity & Chic (191445) 6. Londons New Elizabethan Age: Austerity, Optimism & Energy (1940 Today)

Additional information

NGR9780500023723
9780500023723
0500023727
The Perfect Gentleman by James Sherwood
New
Hardback
Thames & Hudson Ltd
2021-03-04
224
N/A
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