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Synopsis
A celebration of men's style, and how it's evolved and been redefined by GQ's influential Creative Director for nearly forty years--the ever-stylish Jim Moore. Edited by Jim Moore, GQ magazine's Creative Director At Large, and former Creative Director for nearly four decades, If the Suit Fits is an epic journey into the world of American men's style. GQ is revered globally as the ultimate men's style bible for modern men. Moore, who began his career at GQ as an assistant in 1980, has played a pivotal role in reshaping men's style during his tenure. From discovering new designers, distilling the latest men's trends, extoling fashion advise and critiques in his popular online video series "GQ Rules" and "Style and How To," to cover star Channing Tatum wearing a "JIM F&%#ING MOORE" t-shirt, Moore's influence and impact on men's style is unequivocal.
Using the rich wealth of the GQ archive, mixed with handpicked material and personal anecdotes by Moore himself, this volume is the style bible that will inspire modern men on how to dress today. Moore takes us through his forty years at the men's magazine: from the most iconic GQ fashion looks, useful styling lessons, to the unforgettable cover images, and thought-provoking interviews and editorial shoots. This volume features over 250 images of Moore's collaborations with the most talented photographers such as Inez and Vinoodh, Richard Avedon, and Cass Bird, and includes seminal GQ images Moore created of celebrities like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Dave Franco, Kanye West, Leonardo DiCaprio, David Beckham, Drake, Matt Damon, Jon Hamm, Justin Bieber, Russell Westbrook, Former President Barack Obama, Brad Pitt, among many others. A must-have volume for loyal followers of GQ and readers interested in men's fashion, style, culture, and celebrity.
Synopsis
A celebration of men's style and how it's evolved--from the ever stylish GQ creative director at large--Jim Moore. GQ is revered globally as the ultimate style guide for modern men, and Hunks and Heroes is an epic journey into the world of men's style as told and edited by Jim Moore. He began his career at GQ as an intern in 1979 and has since played a pivotal role in reshaping men's fashion during his nearly forty-year tenure at the magazine. From discovering new designers, distilling the latest men's trends, and extolling fashion advice and critiques in his popular online video series GQ Rules, to Channing Tatum wearing a JIM F&%#ING MOORE T-shirt, Moore's influence and impact on men's style is unequivocal.
In these pages, Moore takes us through forty years of men's fashion: featuring the most iconic GQ fashion looks, the magazine's unforgettable covers and editorial shoots, essential styling tips like how to dress up denim or style a khaki suit, insights on developing your own personal style, and stories showcasing Moore's knack at reworking the look of everyday men the magazine literally pulled off the street. This volume features 250 of Moore's iconic men's fashion photographs produced with internationally renowned image makers like Peggy Sirota, Craig McDean, and Inez & Vinoodh, and includes seminal GQ images of cultural icons such as celebrities, athletes, and politicians. This is the must-have style bible for all readers interested in men's fashion, style, culture, and celebrity.