The Perfect Gentleman: The Pursuit of Timeless Elegance and Style in London

For the man who has everything, a book full of rich insight into what makes a product endure and bring pleasure to all who possess it.

In an age of globalization with fashion trends that change by the day, the quality and workmanship of the great British luxury brands endure and flourish like never before. Valued for their craftsmanship, superlative quality, exclusivity, and the status they confer on their owners, these heritage houses have been synonymous with the nest production for hundreds of years.

This lavish publication, now in a compact edition, celebrates the gentleman's search for the perfect sartorial detail or the ideal accessory. It features six historical chapters, from the Regency period to the present, each of which presents classic British marques, including shoemakers, jewelers, shirt and tie makers, cloth makers, perfumers, hatters, and vintners.