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Book Synopsis
Guides the reader through the intricacies of contemporary artisanal menswear, from the Panama hat to the Milanese buttonhole. This book offers detailed insight into the way in which these luxury items are designed and constructed, explaining the difference a hand-stitched seam, perfectly cut sleeve or screen-printed silk can make.

Table of Contents
Introduction • 1. Sports jackets – Anderson & Sheppard, London • 2. Suits – Cifonelli, Paris • 3. Shirts – Kiton, Naples • 4. Ties – Drake’s, London • 5. Knitwear – Loro Piana, Sillavengo, Italy • 6. Jeans – Kapital, Kojima, Japan • 7. Underwear – Zimmerli, Coldrerio, Switzerland • 8. Socks – Bresciani, Spirona, Italy • 9. Shoes – GJ Cleverley & Co, London • 10. Panama hats – Brent Black, Kailua, Hawaii • 11. Scarves – Begg & Co • 12. Leather jackets – Zilli, Lyon • 13. Umbrellas – Mario Talarico, Naples • 14. Bags – Alfred Dunhill, London

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      Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Publication Date: 14/09/2015
      ISBN13: 9780500518090, 978-0500518090
      ISBN10: 0500518092
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Guides the reader through the intricacies of contemporary artisanal menswear, from the Panama hat to the Milanese buttonhole. This book offers detailed insight into the way in which these luxury items are designed and constructed, explaining the difference a hand-stitched seam, perfectly cut sleeve or screen-printed silk can make.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction • 1. Sports jackets – Anderson & Sheppard, London • 2. Suits – Cifonelli, Paris • 3. Shirts – Kiton, Naples • 4. Ties – Drake’s, London • 5. Knitwear – Loro Piana, Sillavengo, Italy • 6. Jeans – Kapital, Kojima, Japan • 7. Underwear – Zimmerli, Coldrerio, Switzerland • 8. Socks – Bresciani, Spirona, Italy • 9. Shoes – GJ Cleverley & Co, London • 10. Panama hats – Brent Black, Kailua, Hawaii • 11. Scarves – Begg & Co • 12. Leather jackets – Zilli, Lyon • 13. Umbrellas – Mario Talarico, Naples • 14. Bags – Alfred Dunhill, London

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