STYLE STAPLE. A bible of a century of style gone by, “100 Years of Menswear” (Laurence King Publishing) is a must-have for the discerning menswear enthusiasts.
Collated by fashion historian Cally Blackman, the book (which encouragingly has style icon Steve McQueen on its cover) contains a comprehensive collection of images documenting the evolution of men’s fashion over the years. Observing trends both fleeting and timeless, this interesting and insightful book deserves a spot in your book case.
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While hipsters can be blamed for a lot of things, their contribution to the evolution of cycle-inspired fashion is not one of them. A testament to this is “Cycle Style” (Prestel), a collection of portrait-driven images by photographer Horst A. Friedrichs, which takes the reader on an eclectic journey through the cycle-obsessed city of London.
The transition of preppy fashion from the campus to the catwalk is an undeniably intriguing tale. “Preppy: Cultivating Ivy Style” (Rizzoli) by Jeffrey Banks uses both images and text to provide a history of the inspirational figures responsible for the firmly established preppy style we see today. After all, in fashion, knowledge is power.
A strong sense of style has been synonymous with skateboarding since the 1950s, especially in skate footwear. Recognizing what can be achieved when function is just as important as form, “Made for Skate: The Illustrated History of Skateboard Footwear” (Gingko Press) by Jurgen Blumlein is an excellently illustrated book for all nostalgic shredders.
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