Parisian Gentleman Compact

In a new compact edition, a luxurious celebration of the elegant craftsmanship behind the timeless French mens fashion and lifestyle labels.Home of haute couture and the worlds leading fashion houses, Paris and its inhabitants represent sophistication and refinement to the rest of the world. Debonair Parisian men continue to participate in a centurieslong tradition of sartorial craftsmanship and quality.In its newly accessible compact edition, The Parisian Gentleman is like a dream shopping excursion to the leading mens stylemakers, from hidden ateliers and little known studios to internationally renowned labels such as shirtmakers Charvet, shoemakers Berluti, and the recently revived trunkmakers Moynat. The stories behind each house, and the creative minds and artisans who give each brand its unique identity, bring the clothes alive, capturing an unceasing dedication to quality in an era overrun with new, massproduced trends.Author Hugo Jacomets portraits of these ofteninaccessible marques (or brands) are intimate and illuminating, thanks to his personal connections to many of the leading figures. His text is accompanied by beautifully shot photographs of the designers, studios, garments, and locations, the majority of which were taken exclusively for this book. 350+ illustrations