The Vintage Showroom: An Archive of Menswear

Description

Praised by Karl Lagerfeld as 'the place for inspiration', The Vintage Showroom is a unique collection of men's vintage clothing, revered by collectors, fashion designers and stylists, who rent out its rare pieces as a source for new designs. The Vintage Showroom provides a unique overview of the best pieces from the collection. Featuring everything from a bearskin bomber jacket and fur-lined flying trousers to the original US navy peacoat and waterproofs worn on the British Antarctic Survey, the book is a mine of ideas for designers and stylists. Lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned photography, showing the clothing details and highlighting the features that make each piece unique, this beautiful volume will be a must-have for designers and fashionistos everywhere. Review: Breathtaking - This is a stunning book that follows on the tails of the equally great publication - Vintage Menswear: A Collection from the Vintage Showroom. For lovers of vintage menswear or menswear in general it is an absolute must. Each garment and item is lavishly photographed and described with real enthusiasm. There are close up details and fascinating historical references about origin, use and ownership. The book is beautifully designed and well paced - each page delivering a surprise - anything from a nineteenth century shaggy brown bear fur coat to a pair of snakeskin trimmed running spikes! I hope the Vintage Showroom publish one of these books every few years. I would happily fill my bookshelves with them. Review: A visual feast - Simply superb. A facinating and comprehensive visual library. Highly recommended for those who have a strong interest in these things.