Synopses & Reviews
An absorbing insight into one of Britain's best known and respected professions through the words of one of its senior membersLondon's Savile Row is renowned for bespoke tailoring. It continues to be the focal point of gentlemen's tailoring. This book charts Michaels progress from apprentice tailor through to managing director and chairman of Dege & Skinnerone of the most respected names on Savile Row. The result is a fascinating record of Michael's working life along with his personal interests.
Review
"This book is a meticulously crafted mix of biographical details, pictures, anecdotes, memories and of course, clothes and tailoring." —Gentleman's Gazette
About the Author
Hormazd Narielwalla is an international scholar and is currently writing a thesis at the London College of Fashion. He produced a limited edition book entitled
Dead Man's Patterns which has been acquired by the Rare British Collection at the British Library as well as by several international art collections.