Icons of Men's Style

I fist noticed this book while shopping in the Men's Dept. at Nordstroms.I fell in love with the cover...that picture of Gregory Peck! So handsome!I did not need to look beyond the cover!The book is fascinating.I was intrigued not only because of the styles and clothing but the history behind the garmentsI bought it as a gift for my fiancé and his adult son. They both love clothes and both wear them well.It is read for men and women...actually for anyone that loves clothes! and history

I opened this book a few hours ago and haven't put it down since. It contains a rich history of men's fashion staples, from the deck shoe to the biker jacket. Every bit is informative-not just in a sartorial sense, but culturally how the clothing became what it is today. For example, the M-1951 jacket came in olive green and not the typical olive drab, since it was produced post-WW2 and the higher-ups believed that the surplus of olive-drab military color being worn by laborers was devalued. In the following decades, the jacket was worn by the Mod community who embraced the cheap, military surplus jacket to protect their sharp suits as they rode their scooters through the elements.Explaining the What and Why makes this book a successful compilation of men's fashion iconography.

I found this book very informative and useful. I had maybe 1/2 to 2/3 of the pieces discussed in the book and the book naturally filled in the gaps of what else I might need (ie I had a leather bomber jacket, but not a cotton barracuta type jacket).I have found that after filling out the must have pieces, I feel like there is not much more I am needing unless something wears.I dress casually for work and for everything else, so this book may be of more help to people who don't wear suits regularly.

This book is a classic. Accounted for are all of the timeless hits of men's fashion and the gentlemen who wore them best. Follow this guide and you will be worthy of a seat at the table with Sinatra, McQueen, JFK, Bond and all the rest. By the way, how's your bird, baby?

The book takes the reader step by step through a man's wardrobe describing each item, its history, use and how its worn.

Great Men's style book. I actually bought the book because of the many amazing photos! Many great photos of classic film stars. The photos show great style. This book has many great style tips for men. The book has great information on the history of men's clothes. Items such as: The Bomber Jacket, The Trench Coat, The Pea Coat, Jeans and many more. Very interesting and enjoyable book.

I guess I should have read more reviews on this one. I bought it on a whim because Gregory Peck was on the cover and I expected a bunch of cool characters with photos and commentary on what made them style icons. Instead it's a series of fairly obvious and not so fascinating chapters on e.g. the white t-shirt; Ray Bans; the Trench Coat; the Blazer, etc.Ok if you are studying this stuff in school but not really much more. Some nice photos though

I've read this twice, it's a nice fun read. It lists all the iconic men's styles, such as the peacoat. More importantly, it shows the history of the item, how it was engineered to serve one need but became iconic. For example, the trench coat actually comes from WWI trench warfare.

The title could lead readers to believe that the book will cover a selection of male style icons, with what made them such and rich pictorial accompaniment, which is not exactly what the book is about. Instead you get chapters organized around specific items, in categories such as outerwear, trousers, shoes, underwear, tailoring, shirts and sweaters, and accessories.Some categories are more comprehensively covered (for instance outerwear), while others, such as shoes and accessories could well do with being somewhat expanded (surely the sandal, desert boot, the basketball shoe, the work shoe / boot, loafer, driving shoe and deck shoe are far from covering it - especially not at the more formal side of things; similar for watches - while both the Moon Watch and the diving watch category are solid choices, they fall far short of covering even the basic types).The individual chapters are from two to four pages long and present a brief description of the garment, how it came about / became popular, in some cases who made it popular, often who some of the main manufacturers are (this area is also far from comprehensive and different readers may well feel that some iconic producers have been left out). This is usually accompanied by several pictures, at least one of which is a full page shot.So overall definitely a solid book but one you will want to complement with others, going into individual classes more thoroughly / comprehensively, if you are really interested in the subject. Definitely an excellent gift for those, though, who are in the stage of taking their somewhat more seriously, though.

Lots of info on the origins and development of everyday items like jeans, bomber jackets, tee shirts, Rolex watches and many many more. It's about stuff all around us, that for one reason or another has stayed the distance. Nicely written and with great photos, including icons Marlon Brando, James Dean, and my personal faves, Paul Newman and Gregory Peck wearing the various kit.Did you know that desert boots were originally worn by traders in Egyptian markets? Whilst a soldier in Burma, Nathan Clark of Clark's Shoes saw soldiers who'd served in Egypt wearing them. On returning home he used the basic design to develop what is now known as the desert boot. If this sort of information appeals to you, you'll love this book. It's a great pick up and read bits here and there sort of book, though I seemed to get through quite a lot in one go, once I'd got it back from my husband! Just love it. Good fun, fascinating and easy to read.

Ordered this after reading a number of the reviews. It is good in some aspects, but I do have reservations.I found it a little outdated in both the quality of pictures and information, and my feeling is it only warrants 3 * as it's continuity also leaves a little to be desired.As an addition to a collection of books on men's fashion , the cost needs to be outweighed to the information , and there are better books available at the price.

I didn't realise how many items of iconic clothing or accessories I actually owned until I read this book. It is so informative especially about how various items came to be in decribing their origins. Excelent read.

As a lover of fashion and photography, this book provided me with exactly what I wanted, an insight into the icons of mens style. Lots of brilliant writing coupled beautiful pictures. A great buy.