SIBF2023

"393 illustrations, 277 in color."

P.B

Includes bibliographical references (page 204) and index.

1. The research process : Research practices : Burberry ; Thom Browne ; Comme des Garȯns ; Louis Vuitton: Kim Jones ; Sibling ; Yohji Yamamoto ; RRL by Ralph Lauren ; Nigel Cabourn ; Alexander McQueen ; The vintage Showroom ; Christopher Shannon -- 2. Research and inspiration : Historical research : Archive and museum -- Trends and forecasting -- Street style : Garment case study: the Harrington jacket -- Style : The Duke of Windsor -- Popular culture -- Heritage : Barbour ; C.P. Company/Aitor Throup ; Belstaff -- World : Case study: Kelvin Kwok -- Formal wear : Savile Row ; Case study: Laurens Brunt ; Garment case study: Blazer stripes ; Gieves & Hawkes ; Tommy Nutter ; Timothy Everest -- Uniform : Combat kit ; Tropical uniform ; Case study: Aaron Tubb ; Stone Island ; Camouflage ; Ceremonial uniform -- Workwear : Denim ; Levi Strauss ; Lee ; Carhartt WIP (Work in Progress) ; Contemporary workwear ; Contemporary denim -- The language of clothes : Garment case study: Oilskins ; Knit case study: Fair Isle -- Sportswear : Baseball and letterman jackets -- Concept-led and avant-garde : Junya Watanabe ; Aitor Throup ; Case study: Liam Hodges ; XXBC ; Case study: Marios Alexandrou ; Case study: James Pawson ; Bernard Willhelm -- 3. Garment biographies : The trench coat ; The pea coat ; Case study: Philip Strawbridge ; The parka ; The motorcycle jacket ; The denim jacket ; The flying jacket ; The duffle coat ; The field jacket.

Examines men's fashion revealing their sources of inspiration, including works of art, natural and scientific themes, films, and military uniforms.