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Style & The Man

Book smarts aren’t everything, especially when it comes to matters of men’s style. And while there are some bona fide men’s style “rule books” out there, there’s also a wealth exceptionally fascinating stories, anecdotes and history to know as well. The true men’s style connoisseur is, after all, a deep seeker of knowledge. It’s in that spirit that we’ve examined the shelves of the NS library and chosen our top 10 must read men’s style books.

▪ True Style by G. Bruce Boyer, $30

▪ Men and Style: Essays, Interviews & Considerations by David Coggins, $30

▪ Permanent Style: The Style Guide by Simon Crompton, $52

▪ Icons of Men’s Style (mini edition) by Josh Sims, $15

▪ Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style by W. David Marx, $30

▪ Dressing the Man: Mastering the Art of Permanent Fashion by Alan Flusser, $55

▪ Mad Men Carousel: The Complete Critical Companion by Matt Zoller Seitz, $27.50

▪ 100 Years of Menswear (mini edition) by Cally Blackman, $20

▪ The Details: Iconic Men’s Accessories by Josh Sims, $30

▪ Style and the Man by Alan Flusser, $16

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