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Laws of Style : Sartorial Excellence for the Professional Gentleman by Douglas A. Hand (2018, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAmerican Bar Association
ISBN-101634258967
ISBN-139781634258968
eBay Product ID (ePID)242745332
Product Key Features
Number of Pages296 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameLaws of Style : Sartorial Excellence for the Professional Gentleman
Publication Year2018
SubjectCommercial / General, Human Resources & Personnel Management, Beauty & Grooming, Consumer, Fashion & Accessories, Common
TypeTextbook
AuthorDouglas A. Hand
Subject AreaDesign, Law, Health & Fitness, Business & Economics
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight29.5 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2017-277639
TitleLeadingThe
ReviewsDouglas is a rare animal, a man able to move as comfortably in New York fashion circles as he does in the more sober world of the law. That he can do that gives him an unparalleled platform from which to advise men on dressing for work to both fit in and stand out at the same time., Praise for The Laws of Style "Douglas is a rare animal, a man able to move as comfortably in New Yorkfashion circles as he does in the more sober world of the law. That he can dothat gives him an unparalleled platform from which to advise men on dressing forwork to both fit in and stand out at the same time." --NickSullivan, Fashion Director, Esquire magazine "The Laws of Style is a must-read book offering thebest advice on dressing professionally for work." --Steven Kolb,President and CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America "To approach Douglas Hand is to behold style. Smart, handsome, andgracious, Douglas also has the additional advantage of knowing how to 'puthimself together' for any occasion and conditions. In the endless speculationabout who might be the first American to play James Bond onscreen, I submitHand. Doug Hand." --Alec Baldwin, Actor "When I envision how my clothes are going to look on a capable man,Douglas is that man." --Todd Snyder, MenswearDesigner "Douglas Hand is the dapper-est dude in my hood. The Laws ofStyle is fascinating, obsessive, and insanelyuseful." --Simon Doonan, Creative Ambassador, Barneys NewYork
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal646.3
Table Of ContentTable of Contents Chapter One: The Importance of Professional Presentation Chapter Two: Relativity Theory Chapter Three: Dressing Relative to Your Employer Chapter Four: Insouciance and Breaking the Laws Chapter Five: From the Ground Up - Shoes Chapter Six: Socks - Sock it to Me Chapter Seven: The Suit - Our Uniform Chapter Eight: Shirting Chapter Nine: Ties and Pocket Squares Chapter Ten: Business Casual Chapter Eleven: Patterns and Textures - Mixing and Matching Chapter Twelve: Functional Accessories Chapter Thirteen: Accessorizing Timepieces/"Jewelry" Chapter Fourteen: Personal Grooming Chapter Fifteen: Feeling Good Means Looking Good and Breaking the Laws Appendix A: The Laws Appendix B: Brands to Know
SynopsisWe are in the midst of a cultural shift--an aesthetic inflection point--where business norms in manners of dress are changing. "Casual Friday" has given way to the full-time casual workplace. With so many sartorial options you need advice. "The Laws of Style" are just that--clear rules for sartorial presentation through the very practical viewpoint of the office reality of the service professional (lawyer, banker, accountant, consultant)--and yet the Laws are so much more. This book is an exploration from an intrepid fellow service professional (leading fashion lawyer Douglas Hand) into spheres of self-expression with the goal of not only enhancing your career, but enriching your life. Witty, bright, charming, and informative, The Laws of Style is at the same time a striking visual resource with more than 40 illustrations created by renowned fashion illustrator Rodrigo Saldana. In addition to the author's 54 "laws of style," the book includes short introductions to highlighted designers relevant to each Law. More than just a simple dress-for-success guide, author Hand's erudite, creative, elegant, and whimsical narrative style is a fitting tribute to the laws he has created to assist you in establishing and elevating your own style--both professional as well as personal., "Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly." -- EpictetusWhen it comes to clothing, business norms are changing: "Casual Friday" has given way in many offices to the full-time casual workplace. With so many options you need advice. As presented in this to-the-point, clever, and creative guide by attorney Douglas A. Hand, "The Laws of Style" are just that--clear rules for sartorial presentation through the very practical viewpoint of the office reality of the service professional (lawyer, banker, accountant, consultant), and yet the Laws are so much more.Witty, bright, charming, and informative, The Laws of Style is at the same time a striking visual resource with more than 40 illustrations created by renowned fashion illustrator Rodrigo Saldana. In addition to the author's 54 "laws of style," the book includes short introductions to highlighted designers relevant to each Law. More than just a simple dress-for-success guide, author Hand's erudite, creative, elegant, and whimsical narrative style is a fitting tribute to the laws he has created to assist you in establishing and elevating your own style--both professional as well as personal., We are in the midst of a cultural shift--an aesthetic inflection point--where business norms in manners of dress are changing. "Casual Friday" has given way to the full-time casual workplace. With so many sartorial options you need advice. "The Laws of Style" are just that--clear rules for sartorial presentation through the very practical viewpoint of the office reality of the service professional (lawyer, banker, accountant, consultant)--and yet the Laws are so much more. Witty, bright, charming, and informative, The Laws of Style is at the same time a striking visual resource with more than 40 illustrations created by renowned fashion illustrator Rodrigo Saldana. In addition to the author's 54 "laws of style," the book includes short introductions to highlighted designers relevant to each Law. More than just a simple dress-for-success guide, author Hand's erudite, creative, elegant, and whimsical narrative style is a fitting tribute to the laws he has created to assist you in establishing and elevating your own style--both professional as well as personal., We are in the midst of a cultural shift--an aesthetic inflection point--wherebusiness norms in manners of dress are changing. "Casual Friday" has given wayto the full-time casual workplace. With so many sartorial options you needadvice. "The Laws of Style" are just that--clear rules for sartorialpresentation through the very practical viewpoint of the office reality of theservice professional (lawyer, banker, accountant, consultant)--and yet the Lawsare so much more. Witty, bright, charming, and informative, The Laws of Styleis at the same time a striking visual resource with more than 40illustrations created by renowned fashion illustrator Rodrigo Saldana. Inaddition to the author's 54 "laws of style," the book includes shortintroductions to highlighted designers relevant to each Law. More than just asimple dress-for-success guide, author Hand's erudite, creative, elegant, andwhimsical narrative style is a fitting tribute to the laws he has created toassist you in establishing and elevating your own style--both professional aswell as personal.
LC Classification NumberTT618.H36 2018
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