Autore: James Sherwood,Andy Barnham
Formato: Copertina rigida
Pagine: 256
Data Pubblicazione: 30 agosto 2018
Edizione: 1° edizione
Lingua: Inglese
Dimensione: 21.34 x 2.79 x 26.67 cm
Descrizione:
With its long and fascinating history, menÂs jewelry contains countless storiesÂbehind each tiny piece often lies a complex narrative of patronage and craftsmanship.MenÂs style aficionado James Sherwood draws on his style expertise and insiderÂs knowledge of the industry to tell the story of menÂs relationship with jewelry. He presents the contemporary artisans who keep the practice alive and profiles and illustrates works by key jewelers, including Tiffany & Co. and Cartier. Hundreds of exquisite photographs, many specially commissioned, of rings, cufflinks, bracelets, and more, chart changing fashions and evolving attitudes to menÂs jewelry over the centuries. Sherwood brings pieces by great craftsmen and the patrons who commissioned them to life through vivid texts and contemporary and archival portraits.This sumptuous guide to sartorial elegance sets menÂs jewelry in its proper historical and cultural contexts, offering an unexpected resource for jewelers and a trove of inspiration for anyone who wears, gifts, or simply admires menÂs jewelry.