Huntsman
Redefining Savile Row
Published on 21. November 2024
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-0-86565-448-8 (ISBN)
Description
Huntsman was founded in 1849 and is still famous today as one of the finest?and most innovative?bespoke tailors in London. Huntsman's clients range from royalty to film stars. As well as its history, the book reveals each stage of ordering and making the perfect bespoke suit, which involves 80 hours of handwork, and a practical style guide for anyone who wants to know what to wear for the right occasion.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Illustrations
200 black and white and color photographs
Dimensions
Height: 314 mm
Width: 244 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
2134 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-86565-448-8 (9780865654488)
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Tom Chamberlin is the Editor-in-Chief of men’s style bible, The Rake, having previously worked as Managing Editor for Finch’s Quarterly Review. A connoisseur of classic and contemporary clothing, Chamberlin also contributes to The Daily Telegraph, The Spectator and Air Mail, redefining gentlemanly fashion for a modern audience, with a large and dedicated following on Instagram and TikTok. This is his first book.
Glenda Bailey DBE is the former editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar magazine. In 2008 she was awarded an MBE in recognition of her services to journalism and fashion, followed by a DBE in 2019. Bailey was also presented with "Women’s Magazine Editor of the Year" and "Editor’s Editor of the Year," along with recognition from Amnesty International for her dedicated coverage of human rights affairs.
Nick Foulkes is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair, FT How to Spend It, and The Rake. He is also a columnist on Country Life and is international arts correspondent on Newsweek. He is an internationally recognized authority on luxury travel, material culture, timepieces, and the arts and has written over 20 books, the latest being Patek Philippe:The Authorised Biography.
Glenda Bailey DBE is the former editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar magazine. In 2008 she was awarded an MBE in recognition of her services to journalism and fashion, followed by a DBE in 2019. Bailey was also presented with "Women’s Magazine Editor of the Year" and "Editor’s Editor of the Year," along with recognition from Amnesty International for her dedicated coverage of human rights affairs.
Nick Foulkes is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair, FT How to Spend It, and The Rake. He is also a columnist on Country Life and is international arts correspondent on Newsweek. He is an internationally recognized authority on luxury travel, material culture, timepieces, and the arts and has written over 20 books, the latest being Patek Philippe:The Authorised Biography.