Henry Poole & Co.: The First Tailor of Savile Row by James Sherwood (English) Ha

Description: Henry Poole & Co. by James Sherwood Known as the founding tailor of Savile Row, Henry Poole & Co. has been dressing the worlds most important men and women for over two centuries. Their craft of bespoke tailoring has been meticulously documented through the generations in a complete set of ledgers.Telling the story of Pooles most colourful characters in six chapters, this fascinating account distills Sherwoods research into sixty iconic customers, men and women. Each client is profiled with details of their signature garment and connections with Pooles. From artists and writers, such as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Wilkie Collins, to financiers J. P. Morgan and Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, this book offers a unique window into an establishment at the very heart of 19th- and 20th-century public life.Illustrated with historic portraits and atmospheric photography of the premises as they are today, this intimate glimpse into the private lives of some of historys most influential figures is essential reading for anyone interested Savile Row, the relationship between power and being well-dressed, and the evolution of style. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography James Sherwood is a London-based style journalist, and has been described as the guardian of Savile Row by The Rake magazine. He is the author of Savile Row, Fashion at Royal Ascot, James Sherwoods discriminating Guide to London and Jewelry for Gentleman, all published by Thames & Hudson. Table of Contents Foreword by John Kerry • Preface by Simon Cundy • Introduction: Henry Pooles Greatest Customers • 1. The Beginning, 1806–1836 – Emperors & Maharajas • 2. Tailor of Kings, 1836–1876 – Politicians & Statesmen • 3. The Age of Empire, 1876–1916 – Financiers & Courtiers • 4. The Re silient Years, 1916–1936 – Kings & Queens • 5. Pooles at War, 1936–1976 – Artists & Writers • 6. Poole Triumphant, 1976–2019 – Heroes & Villains • Savile Row Today by Alex Cooke • Ceremonial Tailoring • The Birth of the Dinner Jacket • Henry Poole & Co. Royal Warrants of Appointment • Honourable Mentions Review A very handsome book - Robert Elms, BBC Radio LondonAn intricate exploration of the tastes, wealth and affiliations of those who shaped the 19th and 20th centuries - Country Life Promotional A history of Savile Rows founding father, told through its most famous clients: icons of aristocracy, politics and the arts Review Quote "A beautiful homage to the legendary house, Savile Rows oldest and most prestigious... Its an essential addition to the library of any gentleman of style or sartorial enthusiast." Details ISBN0500021953 Author James Sherwood Year 2019 ISBN-10 0500021953 ISBN-13 9780500021958 Format Hardcover Pages 256 Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd Subtitle The First Tailor of Savile Row Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 687.04409421 Publication Date 2019-10-03 Language English UK Release Date 2019-10-03 NZ Release Date 2019-10-03 Illustrations 40 Illustrations, black and white; 110 Illustrations, color Photographer Andy Barnham Audience General AU Release Date 2019-10-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:125815411;

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