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Summary: great guide
Review: A bit dated ( 1996) at this point, but still good. Looking forward to his updated version for Fall 2002.
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Summary: Self-respecting men should read this
Review: Alan Flusser's latest book is a must read for any man who wants to look good. Flusser is occasionally insufferably stuffy, but what he has to say about quality and fit in men's tailored clothes is well-reasoned and well-presented. He makes a strong case for a classic but not dowdy wardrobe of high-quality clothes that could make any man look and feel good, and he reviews the various places in major cities around the world where one could go about constructing it. He really doesn't deal with casual/sport clothes very well, but most men probably don't need him to -- there is vastly more confusion about a suit and tie than there is about a polo shirt and chinos.
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Summary: FLUSSER'S LATEST IS A MUST READ
Review: Alan Flusser's latest book is a must read for men who wearclothes (and the women who may buy them). Flusser, a renowned expert,respected designer and prolific writer on men's apparel, opens with a discussion of what to wear, from casual dressing to formalwear, without missing a step in between. He has a definite point of view on men's fashion, favoring traditional English-style clothing rooted in the Anglo-American traditions of the 1930's and 1940's, but also recognizes different tastes. He then takes the reader on a city-by-city shopping tour of the best men's stores around the world. He reviews a number of stores in each major city, describing the shopping experience and the merchandise and highlighting the unique or noteworthy items which distinguish each store. If you buy only one book on men's clothing, make it this one.
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Summary: Dated yet still relevant
Review: As noted by many reviewers, the clothing fact information is first rate.
The second part of the book on shopping and retail establishments is so out of date in 2005 that I really question whether a purchase is worthwhile if retailer information is primary purpose of proposed purchase. A good 60% of the information on establishments in the US and London is totally outdated or the stores have gone out of business.
Try the library or borrowing from a friend to see if any of the desired information is still relevant before purchasing. This book needs a serious update.
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Summary: Source of Valuable Men's Clothing Information
Review: As other reviewers have noted, this book is really two books. One is a guide to the style of fine men's clothes, the other tells where to buy them. Most people will probably find the style information in the beginning the most useful part. One reviewer thought that the author left out certain points of view on style issues. It is true, for example, that the author recommends only the four-in-hand tie knot, and not the questionable half-Windsor. I think that he makes a good case for the four-in-hand being better looking, anyway. You certainly won't go wrong following the author's conservative clothing advice. There is good information on wearing difficult clothes properly, such as the bow tie, handkerchief, etc. The book also describes how to buy clothes and judge their quality. I think that the style information could be expanded and spun-off into its own book. The shopping information could stand on its own as a travel guide quite well. I would reccommend this book, however. It seems to be the best of its kind.
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Summary: Excellent Resource
Review: Fashion changes, basic elements of style do not. Flusser's book is a wonderful resource for the style-conscious man in today's professional work environment. The sections on determing quality in suits and shoes and on selecting and purchashing a complementary wardrobe are invaluable. I agree with the other reviewers that the retailer section is of little to no use except to the very wealthy. However, I don't agree that the fitting and wearing sections are short on information. A thinking adult doesn't need to be spoonfed everything. Flusser's book provides a thorough grounding in how to select clothing to make you look good, and the rest is left up to the individual.
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Summary: Excellent Resource
Review: Fashion changes, basic elements of style do not. Flusser's book is a wonderful resource for the style-conscious man in today's professional work environment. The sections on determing quality in suits and shoes and on selecting and purchashing a complementary wardrobe are invaluable. I agree with the other reviewers that the retailer section is of little to no use except to the very wealthy. However, I don't agree that the fitting and wearing sections are short on information. A thinking adult doesn't need to be spoonfed everything. Flusser's book provides a thorough grounding in how to select clothing to make you look good, and the rest is left up to the individual.
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Summary: Great, if limited
Review: Flusser is the second best writer on clothes (Boyer is the best) and the most knowledgeable. This is a very good book, whose only shortcoming is a lack of information. The first sections are shorter than I would have liked them, and the subsequent sections, though fascinating reading, are of limited usefulness to anyone who is not a rich globetrotter. Still, there is a lot of great info in those shop descriptions, but you have to glean it all out. An index would have been welcome. All told: clothing is about taste, and Flusser's taste is the best in the world, bar none. He has more than earned his position as arbiter of men's dress.
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Summary: The men's garment bible
Review: Got to say this book rocks. Flusser writes in detail about all major components of a man's attire. He explains how to recognize a well made shirt, what makes a custom made shoe worthwhile and how to choose the right suit among others. Also others here have commented on the author's choice to include stores to buy fine mens wear as a detriment to the book. I kind of like it. I work in Manhattan and it's nice to have a (biased) view on what stores have what and the general flavor of the store. He of course lists the easily recognizable Madison Ave shops but he does have some select shops that specialize in specic things like shoes, cufflinks etc. Of course all these shops are pricey but some are not totally outrageous. This is not the book for those looking to skimp and save on garments but a book for those who want to be able recognize the best and consequently get a value for their money.
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Summary: The men's garment bible
Review: Got to say this book rocks. Flusser writes in detail about all major components of a man's attire. He explains how to recognize a well made shirt, what makes a custom made shoe worthwhile and how to choose the right suit among others. Also others here have commented on the author's choice to include stores to buy fine mens wear as a detriment to the book. I kind of like it. I work in Manhattan and it's nice to have a (biased) view on what stores have what and the general flavor of the store. He of course lists the easily recognizable Madison Ave shops but he does have some select shops that specialize in specic things like shoes, cufflinks etc. Of course all these shops are pricey but some are not totally outrageous. This is not the book for those looking to skimp and save on garments but a book for those who want to be able recognize the best and consequently get a value for their money.
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