The Pocket Square
22 Essential Folds
Published on 16. May 2016
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-0-500-51886-1 (ISBN)
Description
Handkerchief, pochette, fazelleto, panuelo, mouchoir de poche, tenugui, hankachi or hank. They all mean one thing. A small innocent square of fabric. Place one in a jacket pocket however, and it transforms into a pocket square. A gentleman's boldest accessory, it adds the final flourish and character to any wardrobe and is a stylish alternative to the tie when a gentleman needs to look sharp. When, where and how should a gentleman wear the perfect pocket square? The guide features 22 pocket square folds, for linen, cotton and silk, from the simple and elegant 'Presidential' to the complex and flamboyant 'Bouquet' fold. As well as brief written descriptions and advice on when to wear each style, each fold is also accompanied by easy-to-follow diagrams and bold colour illustrations of how to wear one's pocket square with style. Names synonymous with elegant and distinctive style from every decade - Cary Grant, Oscar Wilde, the Duke of Windsor, Fred Astaire, JFK and Yves Saint Laurent - provide style inspiration. The Pocket Square is the essential gift for the fashion-conscious gentleman wishing to experiment with the endless possibilties of this precious piece of fabric and turn it into the ultimate signature of their style.
Reviews / Votes
'Gives a history of the handkerchief as a fashion item and advice on how to wear each style ... If you ever wondered how to do the "Presidential" fold, here at last is your answer' - The TimesMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Illustrated throughout
Dimensions
Height: 218 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
490 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-51886-1 (9780500518861)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
A.C. Phillips is a connoisseur of gentlemen's tailoring and pattern-design, with years of patient experience of folding his own pocket squares.
Content
The Pocket Square * The Folds: The TV; The Presidential; The Peak; The Two Point; The Tulip; The Four Point; The Cruiseliner; The Cagney; Four of a Kind; Diamonds are Forever; The Croissant; The Tail Fin; The Diagonal Shell; The Windsor Puff; The Cooper Puff; The Guido Puff; The Fred Astaire; The Rolled Puff; The Dunaway; The Bouquet; The Carrot; The Vesper * How to Wear a Square * Etiquette