The Savile Row Cutter : Michael Skinner - Master Tailor - in Conversation with Hormazd Narielwalla (SIGNED COPY)

Skinner, Michael

ISBN 10: 190307133X / ISBN 13: 9781903071335

Published by Bene Factum, London, UK, 2011

About this Item

240pp, illustrated throughout with colour and black and white photographs. Blue cloth-covered boards, gilt titles on spine. In as new condition throughout. Signed and inscribed by the author on the title page 'Anthony, Many thanks for all your trouble. Michael 8 July 2011.' A second inscription reads 'Dear Anthony Congratulations to a superb production. Thank you Hormazd Narielwalla 8/7/11.' Also, laid in is the menu for the book's launch held on Friday 8th July 2011. 4to. Charts the author's progress from apprentice tailor through to Managing Director and Chairman of Dege & Skinner - one of the most respected names on Savile Row.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Savile Row Cutter : Michael Skinner - Master Tailor - in Conversation with Hormazd Narielwalla (SIGNED COPY)
• Publisher: Bene Factum, London, UK
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 190307133X
• ISBN 13: 9781903071335
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fashion, Costume, Dress

About this title

Synopsis

An absorbing insight into one of Britain's best known and respected professions through the words of one of its senior members

London's Savile Row is renowned for bespoke tailoring. It continues to be the focal point of gentlemen's tailoring. This book charts Michael’s progress from apprentice tailor through to managing director and chairman of Dege & Skinner—one of the most respected names on Savile Row. The result is a fascinating record of Michael's working life along with his personal interests.

About the Author

Hormazd Narielwalla is an international scholar and is currently writing a thesis at the London College of Fashion. He produced a limited edition book entitled Dead Man's Patterns which has been acquired by the Rare British Collection at the British Library as well as by several international art collections.