ASSOULINE <br/> The Allure of Men by Francois Baudot

The Allure of Men By Francois BaudotiPublisher: Assouline10.23 x 13.18 x 0.78in / 26 x 33.5 x 2cm128 pages90 illustrationsEnglish languageReleased in October 2017Hardcover with JacketISBN: 9782843232152A collection of the most desired, envied, and debonair men in history. From the frock coats of Gainsborough's portraits to city workers' two-piece suits, men and their fashion have made a vital contribution to our collective notion of style. One of France's leading fashion and style specialists, author François Baudot juxtaposes paintings and photographs of famous and lesser-known figures dating back almost 200 years, embodying centuries of elegance and style.About the AuthorOne of France's leading fashion and style specialists, Francois Baudot is a writer and an editorial adviser for Elle and Elle Decor. He is the author of a number of books devoted to fashion and decorative arts, including in Assouline: Compendium of Interior Style, The Allure of Men and, in the Fashion Memoire series