Synopsis: Tom Ford has become a significant figure in fashion, revamping Gucci from a struggling accessories brand into a leading fashion house. His designs boosted sales and established Gucci as a luxury giant. This book serves as a comprehensive catalogue of Ford's work for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent from 1994 to 2004, detailing his clothing and accessories designs as well as his approach to brand identity, including architecture, store design, and advertising. With over 200 photographs from renowned photographers, including previously unpublished images, this book captures Ford's vision and exceptional taste, illustrating his impact on style and sensuality in fashion.

Synopsis: Bernhard Roetzel's book is a comprehensive guide for those looking to embody the qualities of a civilized gentleman. It serves as a handbook, offering valuable insights and knowledge on gentlemanly conduct and elegance.

Synopsis: This book explores the art of 18th-century embroidery, detailing how embroiderers enhanced the luxurious clothing of the era. It provides insights into the daily lives of these artisans, examining the tools, equipment, stitches, and threads used to create a variety of garments, including petticoats and polonaise robes. The book also covers techniques still relevant today, such as metal thread work, silk embroidery, quilting, tambour, and the lesser-known arts of Hollie Point and knotting. It's a valuable resource for students of embroidery, fashion, textiles, historical costume creators, collectors, and needlework enthusiasts.

Synopsis: An artisan perfumer explores the rich history and sensuality of perfumery, tracing its roots from ancient practices to modern times. Perfume has served various purposes, from aiding in prayer and healing to enhancing intimacy. In "Essence and Alchemy," Mandy Aftel revives the art of natural perfumery, contrasting it with today’s synthetic creations. She delves into the cultural significance of scent, examining its connections to sex, solitude, and spirituality. The book also offers guidance on creating perfumes, including recipes and insights into the transformative process of combining natural materials, reflecting the alchemical principle of "solve et coagula" (dissolve and combine).

Synopsis: Discover the essentials of classic men's style in the "Gentleman's Guide." This book provides insights into tailoring, grooming, and accessorizing, covering everything from custom shirts and professional shaves to selecting the right shoes and tying a four-in-hand knot. It compiles valuable advice on combining patterns, materials, and colors, with tips on where to shop for quality items. Illustrated and filled with stories about fashionable gentlemen, this guide equips you with the knowledge to dress stylishly for any occasion. Author Bernhard Roetzel, a seasoned expert in men's fashion, shares his expertise for achieving an elegant and refined look.

Synopsis: From the creators of a cult magazine, this visual guide explores how to embody or avoid the traits of a modern urban hipster.

Synopsis: A Well-Dressed Gentleman’s Pocket Guide explores the essence of classic style and etiquette in men's fashion. It details the gentleman’s dress code, providing insights on dressing for various occasions. The guide covers the entire wardrobe, including suits, coats, shirts, shoes, and accessories, discussing their history, manufacture, tailoring, materials, patterns, and colors. It features style charts and cautions against common fashion mistakes, making it an essential resource for any gentleman.

Synopsis: Renowned perfumer Mandy Aftel explores the primal nature and importance of aroma in everyday life in "Essence and Alchemy: A Natural History of Perfume." She delves into the nature of smell and the concept of "olfactory consciousness."

Synopsis: THE MODERN GENTLEMAN is a sourcebook of manners and mischief for the 21st-century male. It offers a snapshot of the gentleman's life, blending wit and insight across topics such as Motoring, Oenophilia, Secrets & Lies, and Kink & Fetish. The book delves into leisure and indulgence in “The Potent Gentleman,” exploring alcohol, recreational botanicals, and relationships. It encourages men to aspire to a level of gallantry that stands out, providing guidance on how to be dapper and refined in everyday life.