NEW Men's Fashion History book from a Member!

[Andy]

One of our esteemed members, storeynicholas, has written a book that looks fabulous. It's the History of Men's Fashion: What the Well Dressed Man is Wearing. I just ordered a copy.


To get your own copy contact storeynicholas directly: storeynicholas@yahoo.co.uk

How to get the book depends on where in the world you live in the world!

[jammie]

Wow seems interesting book

[El Captain]

This seems like my cup of tea.

[whistle_blower71]

I read it the other day...quite amusing and hopefully should arouse some debate on this forum (if any other members read it)...

• Blue blazers should not be worn with grey flannels.
• White tie and tails is correct for a daytime investiture.
• Thomas Pink was an 18th century mayfair tailor.
• Full dress/white tie is called "full fig".

I would recommend it. It is good fun.

W_B

[Scoundrel]

Awesome

[Cary Grant]

Any chance the author might post a sample or a few previews? Maybe a review?

Thanks

[Anthony Jordan]

I've arranged to be given a copy for Christmas and am certainly looking forward to reading it!

Here's an extract from an online store review to give a flavour:

Review
Anyone aiming for timeless elegance, rather than temporary chic, will benefit from Storey's authoritative, but readable book. --Esquire magazine

Product Description
In his quirky guide to what the well dressed man is wearing, barrister Nicholas Storey rummages through the history of men's fashion and explores what to wear, where to purchase it and where to be seen wearing it. Quizzing some of our best-known men's fitters, he discovers what suits men and why, as well as revealing some of history's worst fashion errors. Tailored to fit anyone interested in the history of men's fashion, this is a must-read book, not just for its wealth of information but for the
fascinating facts which is what makes this wonderful tome such an exciting and humorous read. No well dressed man should be seen without it.

Did you know?

* The Duke of York was involved in a scandal over his trousers and typhoid;
back in 1892, before he became George V
* Panama hats are made from toquilla palm
* Fred Astaire used to roll up the rug of his Savile Row tailors and dance on the parquet floor to test the fit of his new coat


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[Bespoke Trout]

I just finished The Suit by Nicholas Antongiavanni. Very readable.

BT

[JibranK]

Originally Posted by Andy

One of our esteemed members, storeynicholas, has written a book that looks fabulous. It's the History of Men's Fashion: What the Well Dressed Man is Wearing. I just ordered a copy.


To get your own copy contact storeynicholas directly: storeynicholas@yahoo.co.uk

How to get the book depends on where in the world you live in the world!

Is the title a Wodehouse reference?

[Anthony Jordan]

Yes, I believe so!

[dingbat]

I love Wodehouse. Great title.

[storeynicholas]

Originally Posted by dingbat

I love Wodehouse. Great title.

Thank you all for these encouraging comments - they are much appreciated. The title is acknowledged in the book.
NJS

[whistle_blower71]

Originally Posted by storeynicholas

Thank you all for these encouraging comments - they are much appreciated. The title is acknowledged in the book.
NJS

Great book! I hope it will initiate some much needed debate on this forum.

Just one question...how come you are an esteemed member with only one post?

W_B

[JibranK]

Question seconded.

[storeynicholas]

The esteem is not mine and to say how I have become esteemed is not for me to say -but, if you have enjoyed the book, maybe it can have retroactive effect!
NJS

[3stylelife]

I'm imagining Andy is referring to all members of AAAC as esteemed, as a merit of being part of AAAC.

Regardless, the book looks quite interesting, and seems to be received well, congratulations!

[mack11211]

I hope you get a sales point in the US.

I could find it on Amazon.co.uk but not amazon.com here.

[storeynicholas]

Originally Posted by mack11211

I hope you get a sales point in the US.

I could find it on amazon.co.uk but not amazon.com here.

It is not yet on amazon.com but it can be purchased from the US.
NJS

[Andy]

Originally Posted by 3stylelife

I'm imagining Andy is referring to all members of AAAC as esteemed, as a merit of being part of AAAC.

Regardless, the book looks quite interesting, and seems to be received well, congratulations!

I was probably thinking e-steamed, as in "without wrinkles" !!

[apachecadillac]

ah, we, we have esteemed, e-steamed, and, I suppose, plain old steamed, which, colloquially, at least on this side of the pond, is a long ways from esteemed.
which brings up a question for the barrister--is it ever appropriate to wear a poacher's cap with a shooting jacket, or would the jarring juxtapose leave the gamekeeper baffled--whether to tip his own cap to the guest in the shooting jacket, or apprehend the poacher.
and the 28 ga. Purdy's should be a matched pair, of course, black powder, barrels with a Damacus twist, and preferably inherited, not bought at auction.

[Rossini]

Very good. I'm interested to know what the book says about 3 roll 2 buttons. There's a great debate on this topic on-going right now on the forum.

[storeynicholas]

Originally Posted by Rossini

Very good. I'm interested to know what the book says about 3 roll 2 buttons. There's a great debate on this topic on-going right now on the forum.

You mean ´The Cary Grant´? He made it work but I am not sure that there is too much to debate is there? Go on, give it a paragraph and prove me wrong!
NJS

[misterdonuts]

Originally Posted by storeynicholas

You mean ´The Cary Grant´? He made it work but I am not sure that there is too much to debate is there? Go on, give it a paragraph and prove me wrong!
NJS

LOL!

[David V]

Originally Posted by Rossini

Very good. I'm interested to know what the book says about 3 roll 2 buttons. There's a great debate on this topic on-going right now on the forum.

Now you're just being evil.

:D

[storeynicholas]

Originally Posted by David V

Now you're just being evil.

:D

Curious, I looked. There is nothing for it but: Out with the Nock duelling pistols, on some neutral ground and have done with it! There could even be teams and relays: The Three Button Trues -v- The Two Button Rollers. Those unprepared to put their powder and shot where their buttonholes are and the too-dull-to-die-for and the mere bad shots - could be seconds and loaders. It could well revive the bespoke coffin-making trade and give rise to spin-off spéed-trials in elm and oak as well as providing a morning´s entertainment for countless groundlings and strumpets
NJS