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Sharp suits

A facinating look at men's most ubiquitous uniform and status symbol, from classic respectability to the heights of innovation. Features fantastic photographs of the suit from the 1860s to date. Celebrates suit-wearers, from dandies to diplomats, from law-makers to music-makers
Print Book, English, 2009
Pavilion, London, 2009
History
199 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm
9781862058521, 1862058520
806267534
Convention or fashion? The single-breasted suit
A question of balance : the double-breasted suit
Princes among men : the striped suit
The Italian job : the checked suit
US male : the white suit
Passion from Paris : The Dormeuil suits
Lost in music : the Bowie suits
The magic of the movies