One Savile Row - Gieves & Hawkes . The invention of the english man
Savile Row is the world's iconic address for the bestin bespoke tailoring, and home to legendary Gieves& Hawkes, suppliers to the British...
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Savile Row is the world's iconic address for the bestin bespoke tailoring, and home to legendary Gieves& Hawkes, suppliers to the British military for morethan two centuries and furnishers to elegantgentlemen today. The company began by designingattire for Britain's most illustrious officers, includingAdmiral Lord Nelson and The Duke of Wellington,as well as ten generations of British royalty, from KingGeorge III in 1809 to Princes William and Harrytoday. As masculine attire evolved after World War I,Gieves & Hawkes added civilian clothing to its repertoireapplying centuries of expertise in creating handmadegarments proportion, cutting, fitting, andquality fabrics to the finest bespoke tailoring.This volume traces the rich history of tailoring,drawing from Gieves & Hawkes' vast, unpublishedarchives of client ledgers, garments and accessories,and photographs. Including today's bespoke tailoringand ready-to-wear collections, this is an indispensiblebook on classic men's style and fine tailoring.
Autor@: VV.AA.
ISBN: 978-2-08-020188-1
Idioma: Inglés
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