Men and style / David Coggins ; with foreword by Glenn O'Brien.

Author/creator Coggins, David
Other author O'Brien, Glenn.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Abrams, 2016.
Description270 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits (some color) ; 24 cm
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Subjects

Contents Foreword: The exquisite propriety of men -- Introduction: Higher learning -- Beginnings -- The power of clothes -- Youthful exuberance: onward and upward -- How did you dress as a boy? -- Certain advantages -- Rituals of court -- How did your father dress? -- Fathers and grandfathers -- Considerations: Gregory Peck -- Ties and the meaning of things -- Did your father have rules? -- Do you have rules? -- Did you wear a uniform? -- The case for imperfection -- There goes the neighborhood: the unending pursuit of authenticity -- In college -- Considerations: Gay Talese -- Men of style -- Some inheritance.
Abstract David Coggins explores the history of men s style and learns from some of the most notable tastemakers in the industry and beyond. Its essays and interviews discuss the lessons men learned from their fathers, the mistakes they made as young men, and how they emerged to become better men.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2016941017
ISBN1419722328
ISBN9781419722325
Stock numberHarry N Abrams Inc, C/O Hachette Book Group USA 53 State st 9th Fl, Boston, MA, USA, 02109 SAN 200-2205

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