Suave in Every Situation: A Rakish Style Guide for Men - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 2080203096 ISBN 13: 9782080203090

Publisher: Flammarion, 2017

Synopsis

A duo of men’s fashion and contemporary culture experts present a witty, entertaining account of the modern gentleman through vivid illustrations.

This sartorial and etiquette guide, by GQ style contributor Gonzague Dupleix and illustrated by Jean-Philippe Delhomme, is the ultimate men’s guide to a tasteful and sophisticated life. Laying down the law on style and proper etiquette for gentlemen of the twenty-first century, this volume enlightens the male population with the secrets to becoming a cultured, contemporary gentleman. This book is required reading for men of all ages.

Delhomme and Dupleix, confirmed men’s style specialists, have crafted a humorous guide for navigating the perilous waters of modern life. Men today are faced with myriad choices that reflect on their personal style, and it can be baffling to know what to do. What role should you take on at a barbecue? Would Marcello Mastroianni have puffed on an electronic cigarette? What can you steal from Kurt Cobain’s style? Why does wearing a turtleneck exude such masculinity? Should you hit the sidewalk on a hoverboard? What should you wear to cast your vote on election day? With this book as your accessory, you’ll have all the answers at your fingertips.

About this title

About the Author

Gonzague Dupleix, baby blue-eyed journalist, is Monsieur Style at GQ France.

Jean-Philippe Delhomme is a world-famous fashion illustrator. For years, his drawings illustrated Glenn O’Brien’s “The Style Guy” column for GQ US and he shares his critical genius each month in GQ France. He has contributed to publications such as The Los Angeles Times, W, Interview, I.D., The New Yorker, Vogue Paris, and Vogue Japan, and books including How to Be a Man, The Cultivated Life, The Unknown Hipster Diaries, and Design Addicts.

From the Back Cover

Two confirmed men’s style specialists have crafted a humorous guide for navigating the perilous waters of modern life. This style bible offers wry and witty advice for every situation imaginable and keys to understanding masculine style à la française . Men today are faced with myriad choices that reflect on their personal style, and it can be baffling to know what to do. What role should you take on at a barbecue? Would Marcello Mastroianni have puffed on an electronic cigarette? What can you steal from Kurt Cobain’s style? Why does wearing a turtleneck exude such masculinity? Should you hit the sidewalk on a hoverboard? What should you wear to cast your vote on election day? How To Be Suave in Every Situation is the ultimate guide to a tasteful and sophisticated life. Laying down the law on style and proper etiquette for gentlemen of the twenty-first century, this volume enlightens the male population with the secrets to becoming a cultured, contemporary gentleman. The ultimate sartorial and etiquette guide, illustrated by Jean-Philippe Delhomme, this book is required reading for men of all ages.

Edition details

• Publisher: Flammarion
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 2080203096
• ISBN 13: 9782080203090
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Delhomme Jean-Philippe
• Number of pages: 176