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The Pocket Square A.C. Phillips

The Pocket Square By A.C. Phillips

The Pocket Square by A.C. Phillips


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Summary

Handkerchief, pochette, fazelleto, panuelo, mouchoir de poche, tenugui, hankachi or hank. They all mean one thing. A small innocent square of fabric. Place one in a jacket pocket however, and it transforms into a pocket square. This guide features 22 pocket square folds, for linen, cotton and silk, from the simple to the flamboyant 'Bouquet' fold.

The Pocket Square Summary

The Pocket Square: 22 Essential Folds by A.C. Phillips

Handkerchief, pochette, fazelleto, panuelo, mouchoir de poche, tenugui, hankachi or hank. They all mean one thing. A small innocent square of fabric. Place one in a jacket pocket however, and it transforms into a pocket square. A gentleman's boldest accessory, it adds the final flourish and character to any wardrobe and is a stylish alternative to the tie when a gentleman needs to look sharp. When, where and how should a gentleman wear the perfect pocket square? The guide features 22 pocket square folds, for linen, cotton and silk, from the simple and elegant `Presidential' to the complex and flamboyant `Bouquet' fold. As well as brief written descriptions and advice on when to wear each style, each fold is also accompanied by easy-to-follow diagrams and bold colour illustrations of how to wear one's pocket square with style. Names synonymous with elegant and distinctive style from every decade - Cary Grant, Oscar Wilde, the Duke of Windsor, Fred Astaire, JFK and Yves Saint Laurent - provide style inspiration. The Pocket Square is the essential gift for the fashion-conscious gentleman wishing to experiment with the endless possibilties of this precious piece of fabric and turn it into the ultimate signature of their style.

The Pocket Square Reviews

'Gives a history of the handkerchief as a fashion item and advice on how to wear each style ... If you ever wondered how to do the "Presidential" fold, here at last is your answer' - The Times

About A.C. Phillips

A.C. Phillips is a connoisseur of gentlemen's tailoring and pattern-design, with years of patient experience of folding his own pocket squares.

Table of Contents

The Pocket Square * The Folds: The TV; The Presidential; The Peak; The Two Point; The Tulip; The Four Point; The Cruiseliner; The Cagney; Four of a Kind; Diamonds are Forever; The Croissant; The Tail Fin; The Diagonal Shell; The Windsor Puff; The Cooper Puff; The Guido Puff; The Fred Astaire; The Rolled Puff; The Dunaway; The Bouquet; The Carrot; The Vesper * How to Wear a Square * Etiquette

Additional information

GOR007779634
9780500518861
0500518866
The Pocket Square: 22 Essential Folds by A.C. Phillips
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Thames & Hudson Ltd
2016-05-16
160
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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