Gentleman's Guide to Grooming and Style

Who makes custom-tailored shirts in New York? Where should you go for a professional shave? Why are shoes among the most important features of a man's wardrobe? How do you tie a four-in-hand knot? And where do the rich and famous purchase their clothes when they are in the world's finest cities?Some people call it style, others call it taste - that "feel" some men have that helps them select the right suits, shirts, neckties, and shoes every time. All the same, dressing stylishly is not an art; you just have to know a little about the tried and trusted classics of men's clothing - where they come from, how they are made, how and when to wear them.Gentleman's Guide is a treasure trove of information about the fashion icons who have created modern style, with plenty of advice on individual combinations of familiar patterns as well as materials, fabrics, and colors, alongside many useful tips and addresses. It brings together in one place the sort of help normally found scattered through men's style magazines and fashion columns.From your necktie (and how to knot it) to your shoes (and where you can have them custom made); from your underwear to your tuxedo; from your Barbour jacket to your sunglasses - this book describes in detail everything you will need to dress like the gentleman you are. Gentleman's Guideis lavishly illustrated and contains numerous stories about famous and fashionable gentlemen.Show you've got taste; select the perfect outfit for work or leisure; harmonize the accessories you use every day; and shop with a connoisseur's eye, thanks to Gentleman's Guide - the book that has style.Bernhard Roetzel was born in Hanover in 1966, and spent part of his childhood in South Africa. After studying design he worked as a copywriter at advertising agencies in Hamburg and Frankfurt and as a script editor for a television production company. Bernhard Roetzel has studied classic men's fashion for more than ten years. Apart from his work as an author and editor, he also holds lectures and seminars on matters of style.Bernhard Roetzel is married and lives in Germany near Cologne.