F--k Ivy and Everything Else [9780062377401]

Overview

The renowned designer’s views on dressing and behaving well: Ivy League meets street, sartorial rules are made and broken in this must-have style guide for traditionalists and hipsters alike, filled with Mark McNairy’s humorous, sometimes snarky, spot-on observations. With a Foreword by Nick Wooster.

Supported by a powerful cult following of dedicated, fashion-forward men around the globe, designer Mark McNairy has risen from an under-the-radar favorite to a driving force in contemporary style. His collection of menswear and footwear, Mark McNairy New Amsterdam, is defined by a strong sense of sartorial history with an eye fixed on the future; a unique style that reflects the designer’s vast knowledge of American and English tailoring tradition and complete dedication to craftsmanship and his insistence upon messing it up a bit.

With McNairy, irreverence rules, and in this definitive book, his fresh take on traditional menswear is displayed in full force. At once a style guide that provides invaluable tips for today’s men, it is also, like his clothing and accessories, a witty riff on the Ivy League look.

Showcasing a mix of vintage fashion and film images that reference traditional menswear and style icons like Steve McQueen and Clint Eastwood; examples of streetwear and McNairy’s clothing; and advertising and pop culture references, F--k Ivy and Everything Else is a visual treat from spread to spread, packed with solid sartorial advice and cheeky humor.

This isn’t your grandfather’s etiquette book. It’s an irreverent masterclass in menswear, covering everything from the essential to the profane:

• Sartorial Rules, Broken: Learn the foundations of traditional menswear from a master—and then discover exactly how and when to “mess it up a bit.”
• Streetwear Meets Savile Row: A definitive guide to mixing high and low, from the perfect pair of Levi’s to a three-piece suit worn with attitude.
• American Classics, Reinvented: Explore the DNA of essential prep style, from the oxford-cloth button-down to the navy blazer, all through McNairy’s irreverent filter.
• A Visual Masterclass: Packed with vintage photos, pop culture references, and images of style icons like Steve McQueen, because looking good is about more than just the clothes.