The Sartorialist: Man - by Scott Schuman (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Whether you're Trad or Goth, Boomer or Gen X, wear tailored or vintage, The Sartorialist: MAN will help you explore and hone your personal expression of style in the streetwear age. This is your chic primer to menswear, where you can finally learn about (or reacquaint yourself with) essential wardrobe elements. With Schuman's dynamic street photog- raphy providing inspiration, he also blows the dust off menswear rules of the past and updates style principles, outlining strategies gleaned from his long experience as a photographer and fashion editor. Along with practical lessons on sartorial matters--from how to tie a tie to how to shine your shoes, illustrated with step- by-step instructions--he covers sartorial conundrums facing twenty-first-century men, from how to talk to your tailor to sustainable fashion. Refreshing, contemporary, and inspiring, this striking menswear bible will come to define today's essence of style"--

Book Synopsis

The Sartorialist Man: Inspiration Every Man Wants, Education Every Man Needs, by renowned photographer, fashion editor, and social media sensation Scott Schuman, is the definitive fashion primer celebrating the diversity of today's well-dressed man. Schuman's dynamic street photography captures the essence of style as seen through lens of guys of all ages from around the globe. Setting the new standard, the book will be an invaluable resource for men as they explore and hone their unique personal style. "What I didn't want this book to be was a list of rules. But I do outline principles that will help you make confident decisions about your many sartorial choices," says Schuman in the book's introduction.

The book begins with "Dressing Your Body Type," because when you know what fits your unique body, the better you can pull off any look. In section one, "Clothing," Schuman delves into wardrobe basics with "Elements"--an illustrated glossary of everything from jackets and pants, and collars and cuffs, to outerwear and underwear. Also sprinkled throughout are "Style Strategies" explaining how stylish gentlemen do what they do so well, and the "Focus" section is filled with tips on to how to talk to a tailor, view the runway, and discover inspiration from friends and colleagues.
The second part of the book tackles everything you need to know about accessories--whether to go socks or no socks, and how to tie a tie, choose the right glasses or sunglasses, and find the right shoe. Part three, "Maintenance & Sustainability," is filled with illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to care for, mend, fold, store, and pack your clothes and footwear. Schuman even shares pointers on the how and why to invest in key pieces of your wardrobe, shop online or in person, or buy vintage or new.

Refreshing, contemporary, and inspiring, this striking menswear tome will come to define today's essence of style. The Sartorialist: Man is about enjoying the freedom to explore what looks great on you--and that, perhaps, is the ultimate chic.

Review Quotes

"...a refreshing and striking look at contemporary men's style" --GQ.COM

"If you haven't already noticed, I'm fascinated by street style. I love Scott Schuman because he focuses less on the typical (and sometimes contrived) fashion week version and instead likes to discover people on the street with true style. I've been a fan of all his books and can't wait to see what he has to offer with regard to men specifically!" --COVETEUR.COM

About the Author

The creator of the pioneering world-renowned social media platform The Sartorialist, Scott Schuman was honored in 2012 with the CFDA Media Award. Schuman's photography and writing appeared for three years in a column for GQ and Japan's Men's Ex. He has appeared in national campaigns for The Gap, Aspesi, and Verizon and collaborated with fashion brands to design exclusively commissioned shoes, denim, outerwear, leather goods, and tabletop items. Burberry, Nespresso, DKNY Jeans, Gant, Crate & Barrel, and Absolut have all commissioned ad campaigns. Schuman's photographs have been featured in Vogue Italia, Vogue Paris, and Interview. He is the author of the best-selling The Sartorialist (2009), which has been translated into multiple languages; The Sartorialist: Closer (2012); The Sartorialist: X (2015); and The Sartorialist: India (2019). His photographs have been the focus of several exhibitions in the United States and internationally, and his work was included in Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography, 1911-2011, at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center, Los Angeles. His work is in the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum. Pierpaolo Piccioli is at the creative helm of Valentino. He is the recipient of the 2015 CFDA International Award and was named Designer of the Year at the Fashion Awards in 2018. Wife of Scott Schuman, Jenny Walton is a designer and illustrator based in New York City. Her work has been featured in publications such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Glamour, InStyle, and Conde Nast Traveler.