Fashion and textile design Books

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisFrom choosing the right pair of eyeglasses to properly coordinating a shirt, tie, and pocket square, getting dressed is an art to be mastered. Yet, how many of us just throw on, well, whatever each morning? How many understand the subtleties of selecting the right pair of socks or the most compatible patterns of our various garments-much less the history, imperatives, and importance of our choices? In True Style, acclaimed fashion expert G. Bruce Boyer provides a crisp, indispensable primer for this daily ritual, cataloguing the essential elements of the male wardrobe and showing how best to employ them. In witty, stylish prose, Boyer breezes through classic items and traditions in menswear, detailing the evolution and best uses of fabrics like denim and linen, accoutrements like neckties and eyeglasses, and principles for combining patterns, colors, and textures. He enlightens readers about acceptable circumstances for donning a turtleneck, declaims the evils of wearing dress shoes without socks, and trumpets the virtues of sprezzatura, the artistry of concealing effort beneath a cloak of nonchalance. With a gentle yet firm approach to the rules of dressing and an incredible working knowledge of the different items, styles, and principles of menswear, Boyer provides essential wardrobe guidance for the discriminating gentleman, explaining what true style looks like-and why.Trade ReviewPut This On "There are dozens of new titles every year on men's clothing. About half of them are just rehashed press releases; the others give the kind of tips-and-tricks you see everywhere online and in magazines. Bruce's work has always been worth reading because he's one of the few authors who deal with genuinely classic style, but in a way that doesn't feel like it's just about rules. True Style is a great read for guys who find joy in clothing, but aren't necessarily looking for an instruction manual on how to dress." "Bruce Boyer is the Robert Caro of the cufflink, the Boswell of the bow tie. Any man wondering why he wears what he does--or how to wear it better--should avail himself of this indispensable volume." --Jay Fielden, editor in chief, Town & Country "Bruce Boyer is the Raymond Chandler of menswear journalism, a weight to carry. Writer and man of style Boyer walks the 'mean streets' of fashion with little armor save his pen and inimitable wit. Pushers of bad taste beware; he's out to get you." --Michael Drake, designer and founder of Drake's London New York Times Book Review "'True Style' is...a collection of peppery meditations from a man who has spent decades refining a theory and practice of dressing." Jeffrey Felner, New York Journal of Books "G. Bruce Boyer has, in essence, created an encyclopedia of men's fashion and style... True Style is the most comprehensive and all-encompassing volume on the topic of men's fashion that has ever passed in front of these eyes... Besides the advice, the wonderful and knowledgeable narrative, Mr. Boyer offers the reader the history, an aspect of fashion and style that is so often overlooked within this genre of books." Wall Street Journal "Where fashion was once dictated from the top down, it now rises from the street up. But as G. Bruce Boyer shows in True Style, islands of elegance still survive... [A] cheerful attempt to define the underlying principles for dressing well, while at the same time providing some of the history behind what we wear." "True Style charts a unique path to understanding men's style using a combination of pithy commentary, practical instruction, and historical insight--a heady mixture only Bruce Boyer could provide. It will be a reference on menswear for decades to come." --Mark Cho, The Armoury "A great read for anyone who is interested in gentlemanly style, by the world's best writer on the subject." --Francesco Barberis Canonico, creative director, Vitale Barberis Canonico "True Style combines historical insight, an elegant turn of phrase and sartorial authority, all enhanced with timeless illustrations. It is the perfect complement to the connoisseur's wardrobe and book shelf." --Christopher Breward, University of Edinburgh "The Ivy Style exhibition at The Museum of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, for which Mr. G. Bruce Boyer was a consulting curator, is still being talked about among fashion leaders in Japan. We respect Mr. Boyer, whose appraisal of Ivy Style always influences new fashion trends worldwide." --Minoru Onozato, editor in chief, Free & Easy magazine It's Raining Menswear "In his new book, True Style, the fashion writer G. Bruce Boyer, who has an encyclopedic knowledge of the history of men's clothing, puts today's menswear culture in historical perspective." No Man Walks Alone "True Style is like a fireside conversation with an immensely knowledgeable and charming old friend, who also brought the brandy... Boyer has perfected a sort of literary sprezzatura, a studied nonchalance of approach that actually reveals complete control and mastery of his subject... [A]n immensely pleasurable read." Roanoke Times "There is a casual nature to [Boyer's] prose -- casual without being sloppy. He knows the rules of writing, and he knows how to manipulate the medium to provide interesting reading without being ostentatious. Boyer's history of men's clothing and style is informative and entertaining." The Hogtown Rake "Mr. Boyer is the most important and influential menswear writer of the last forty years." Macleans, CAN "Into the clatter of bathroom-mirror selfies comes this soothing waltz through the history of men's dress. Boyer...calmly takes the bewildered (and poorly shod) contemporary male by the hand and leads him from the red-soled brocaded excess of European court fashions, through the birth of the modern suit, and into the era of 'heritage denim' and the 400 T-shirt." San Francisco Chronicle "[An] erudite and charming new book." Timeless Man "Perhaps the greatest value in each chapter is contained towards the end, where Bruce highlights how best to wear the item in question, common mistakes which are made and how to choose the right item for you. Where may other books miss the mark is to give a historical account, but offer no advice on how to wear something well. I'm glad Bruce chose to go down the path he did, as it will be of enormous help to many men who read it... True Style is a true treasure." Apparel "[A] collection of articles and essays that not only helps make men better dressers, but also loads them up with fascinating historical trivia to display at cocktail parties."Table of Contents1. Ascots 2. Boots 3. Bow Ties 4.. Business Attire 5. Craftsmanship 6. Denim 7. Dressing Gowns 8. The English Country House Look 9. Evening Dress 10. Eyewear 11. Fragrances 12. Grooming 13. Italian Style 14. Ivy Style 15. Maintenance 16. Maxims 17. Mixing Patterns 18. Pocket Squares 19.Shirts 20. The Shoe-Hosiery-Trouser Nexus 21. Shorts 22. Sprezzatura 23. Suits 24. Summer Fabrics 25. Turtlenecks 26. Weather Gear Appendix: The Best Fashion Books for Men

Read more less

Book SynopsisA global, up-to-the-minute guide to navigating the fast-changing world of skincare, written by an expert at the heart of the business.Trade Review'Excellent, brilliantly researched and wonderfully comprehensive' - Funmi Fetto, Vogue Contributing Editor'The new skincare beauty bible' - Sarah Jossel, Sunday Times'Unbelievably comprehensive' - StylistTable of ContentsPreface: Skin is In • Introduction: The Big Issues • 1. Get the Glossary: The Essentials of Good Skincare • 2. Wakeup to MakeUp: Beauty Tips for Brighter Skin • 3. On the Go: Skincare Outside the Bathroom • 4. The Night Shift: Skincare Before Bedtime • 5. SOS: Skincare Saviours • 6. At the Derm: Your Guide to Skincare Procedures • 7. The Back of the Bottle: Decoding Cult Products • Tips and Notes • Acknowledgments • About the Author • Index

Read more less

Book Synopsis

Read more less

Book SynopsisFrom one of our culture''s most important changemakers, a memoir of breaking barriers.When Edward Enninful became the first Black editor-in-chief of British Vogue, few in the world of fashion wanted to confront how it failed to represent the world we live in. But Edward, a champion of inclusion throughout his life, rapidly changed that. Now, whether it’s putting first responders, octogenarians or civil rights activists on the cover of Vogue, or championing designers and photographers of colour, Edward Enninful has cemented his status as one of his world’s most important changemakers.  A Visible Man traces an astonishing journey into one of the world’s most exclusive industries. Edward candidly shares how as a Black, gay, working-class refugee, he found in fashion not only a home, but the freedom to share with people the world as he saw it. Written with style, grace, and heart, A Visible Man

Read more less

Book SynopsisA photographic anthology behind the scenes of Philip Treacy.Trade Review"Lovely... All the most iconic designs are here."—The Observer "How did one man change our minds on headgear? Philip Treacy by Kevin Davies celebrates [...] backroom moments of Treacy's career, no less striking than the headpieces he creates... The unseen stories behind all the 'moments'."—The Independent "An usually revealing insight into the designer's work."—Harper's Bazaar "Revealing [...] photos of Treacy at work. He looks determined and serious, but he has a kind face and he's never a poseur... In short, this is a cool book about a great guy."—VICE "The head-topper extraordinaire gets a tip of the cap in the new book... Featuring over 200 images of the milliner's museum-quality lids, including head-turning snaps of mega-fierce singer and Bond villainess Grace Jones."—InStyle "Inside the pages are 200 intimate pictures covering everything from Treacy's years at 69 Elizabeth Street to the scene backstage at fashion shows to the dignified funeral held for Treacy's beloved Jack Russell terrier, Mr. Pig."—The New York Times Style Magazine blog

Read more less