There seems to be no one more qualified or equipped to ponder or even; dare I say; dictate quality; taste; and style than Tim." -Sarah Jessica Parker; actor/producerTelevision has introduced the world to a new fashion authority: Tim Gunn. As Bravos style mentor and Chair of the Fashion Design Department at Parsons The New School for Design; Tim delivers advice in a frank; witty; and authoritative manner that delights audiences.Now readers can benefit from Tims considerable fashion wisdom in Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality; Taste Style. He discusses every aspect of creating and maintaining your personal style: how to dress for various occasions; how to shop (from designer to chain to vintage stores); how to pick a fashion mentor; how to improve your posture; find the perfect fit; and more. Hell challenge every reader-whether a seasoned fashionista or a style neophyte-to "make it work!"
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Mens suits and a man who looked good in themBy IsisJJ Lees father was elegant. complex. and sometimes troubled. From him JJ got his first sense of mens fashion. His memoir of life with his father is interspersed with fascinating chapters on suits. Did you know that todays business suit owes something to suits of armour?Until I read this book I had no idea of what went into the making of a suit or why some suit wearers look great - think David Beckham. I would like to give this book to every man who is thinking of buying a suit. and its a must-read for anyone who is interested in mens fashion.However. this is not just a book about mens clothing. Lees memoir of his father is told with exceptional honesty and compassion.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Magnificent!By Sure EnoughMost enjoyable book I have read in a very long time. Loved historical tidbits as well as style notes. Even suit etiquette is covered. Story of relationships between people; relationships between master and student. and relationships between us humans and our clothing. Absolutely loved this book!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting but contrived:By CatharineAlthough I learned a lot about the art of tailoring and the false bravado with which the immigrant father fakes his way into the glamour of the restaurant world. the remaking of the fathers suit in order to learn the practice of tailoring and in the process understand him is often strained. The author is trying to hard to make this metaphor work and also to like his father. who in the end has little human decency to offer the son.
