Allure Of Men; Author: Baudot, Francois; Hardback; Book

Author: Baudot, Francois
Hardback; Book
Published: July 2002
Editions Assouline
ISBN: 2843232155

Masculine elegance, so flamboyant and colorful up until the end of the 18th century, became almost non-existent in the 19th century. From the frock coats of Gainsborough's portraits to the city workers' two-piece suits, the structure of men's clothes after 1800 seemed to favor uniformity over variety.But a closer look reveals that the language of this uniformity is actually subtly varied in its details, in the cut, proportion and material. Though individually these different elements are almost imperceptible, each makes a vital contribution to the intangible notion of style.This book juxtaposes paintings and photographs of movie stars, politicians, artists, and lesser-known figures dating back almost two centuries, whose very different silhouettes, when placed alongside one