Gentleman: A Timeless Fashion

As a web developer, I have recently had a run of men's custom tailoring customers. I found myself looking for an encyclopedic source of styling details and fashion fundamentals.This book by Bernhard Roetzel's provided many of the answers. It is a trove of the tried and trusted classics of men's clothing. In one volume one can find advice on combining familiar patterns, materials, fabrics and colors. Unlike the other book I consulted - Dressing the Man by Alan Flusser - breaks down the details and elements of Italian, English and American styling.To be sure, there are topics I could have done without - underwear, jewelry, umbrellas, walking canes, tobacco and pajamas, to name a few. However, if you are looking for detailed information about men's style, this is one of two books to consult.

I gave this book as a present to my son when a teenager interested in looking fine and doing the right things. Now I decided to order this copy to my grandson. It is a useful description of manners and ways that in today's world tend to disappear due to the sometimes lack of time from parents.

If you like classic menswear, this is one of the must-have references if you can find it used at a reasonably low price. The author is a German with a penchant for English style, and that angle is clear throughout. I find Flusser's books to be overrated overpriced and generally don't recommend themz at least not as a first or only book of this type. This also wouldn't be a first and only, but I prefer it to Flusser

I appreciated this book very much. It has given me a basic understanding of the different aspects of men's fashion. I recommend it to anyone who has little or no knowledge of the subject as a great way to break the ice. I feel confident that I will be able to ask better questions and do more specific research in the areas that I am interested in.Thank you,Steve

'Gentleman' is a good overview for any man wishing to emulate the components of a (British) gentleman's style. His suits, shirts, trousers, jackets, leisure gear, grooming products and where to buy them. There is even a section on the ideal gentleman's breakfast. Generally the information is accessible and well presented, with detailed colour photography throughout. The author's knowledge is clearly haphazard however. There are some hillarious mistakes on several pages. For example he advises that gentleman golfers playing in bad weather should wear a Barbour jacket - come on!

This is by far the best book I ever read about male fashion. It is true that it dwells almost exclusively on British tailors and shoemakers, but the truth of the matter is that they are simply the best. If you can afford a shirt from Pink or turnbull and asser, or pair of shoes from Church's or alfred sargent, you will be catapulted to the circle of the exclusive. I strongly recommend this book to every gentleman seriosuly interested in improving his wardrobe and image, with no hesitation.

This book is a little general. However, it has the essential of classic fashion for a gentleman's wardrove.A MUST-HAVE for someone interested in classic menswear. Highly reccomended.

I bought two of these books,one for a friend as gift,and another one for myself.I like the information in every details on wardrobes etc;however,it's written in german,but you can get a basic understanding about menswear.I highly recommend this book.