Got Any References?

[drkilmer]

Does anybody know of any good reference books on the history of men?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s clothing styles? I?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢d love to see something that chronicles the changing styles through the first half of the 20th century ?¢‚Ǩ¬¶ suits, ties, hats, etc. I?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢ve done some googling without good result. It?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s difficult to imagine there isn?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢t something out there somewhere.

 

[Lauren]

I only know of a few... Here's the links to them on Amazon:
Men's Fashion: The Complete Sourcebook Has very stangle looking illustrations, but it's pretty inexpensive.

This book is AMAZING, but it's also very expensive and out of print.
History of Men's Fashion

I have never seen the following books in person, so I personally don't know how good they are. My concern with the 20th century books is that they may put quite a bit of effort into the more modern decades:

Men's Fashion in the Twentieth Century: An Illustrated History of Men's Fashion in the Twentieth Century

Fashion for Men: An Illustrated History

Men's Coats (The Twentieth Century-Histories of Fashion Series)

history of hair;: An illustrated review of hair fashions for men throughout the ages, plus a complete guide to hair care for men

Men's Hats (The Twentieth Century-Histories of Fashion Series)

 

[flat-top]

"This book is AMAZING, but it's also very expensive and out of print."
OH MY!! I HAVE this book!! I've had it forever, but haven't seen it years. It's in my basement that just flooded........oh boy. The search begins.......
Why is it so expensive???
flat-top

 

[Lauren]

I think because it's the best book that has been out with the detail of men's clothing, and it's out of print! I have a few books that have completely jumped in price like that too. It's crazy!

 

[drkilmer]

Thanks so much for the leads! It is amazing how the price of books can skyrocket. I'm a sucker for buying really good books ... especially museum catalogs and specialty stuff like that ... and they all seem to jump WAY up in price in a few years.

Thanks again!

 

[Sefton]

those books are quite interesting...A History of Men's Fashion especially (although it looks as if most of us will have to wait to get lucky or for a new affordable edition). The models on the cover do prove that "fashion victim" isn't a new phenomenon at all

 

[green papaya]

I just bought this hard back book at Barnes & Noble bookstore , it has lots of detailed info on classic men's fashions and grooming
only $14.98

info about different types of suits, hats, gloves, coats, shoes, grooming, hairstyles , shirts & different types of collars, sweaters, etc. the styles in the book are classics, so they have been around for a long time.

a Gentleman's Guide to Grooming and Fashion

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...f=sr_1_1/102-4026474-0269756?v=glance&s=books