National 08.04.2008

“Detail” Oriented

A must-have menswear resource from the top US men’s magazine

Let’s get real: from time to time, us ‘mos occasionally need updates in the style department.

Sure, we’ve got way better taste that the straight frat boy contingent barfing at house parties or those married dweebs working down in I.T. But, like drinking a Bloody Mary the morning after a rousing night at the clubs, a little refresher never hurts.

Led by their uber-savvy Editor-in-Chief Daniel Peres, the editors at Details pen Details Men’s Style Manual, perhaps the best guide to men’s fashion and living since Marky Mark tempted the world with his Calvin Kleins. Mmm, tasty.

The book itself fits perfectly on a coffee table, but idle hands won’t leave it there for long. Inside, Details Men’s Style Manual boasts a whole litany of suggestions for sharp dressing.

Thirteen chapters cover the basic tent poles of a man’s wardrobe, such as blazer fit, jean rise, how to wear patterns, the right shoes, formal wear and etiquette.

Look for cameos throughout the text. Heidi’s friend, Michael Kors, top American designer, disdains mandal footwear, while wunderkind Zac Posen rightfully declares his love of men’s pajamas.

The tips provided from time-tested designers are clever yet surprisingly simple to bring into your own routine. After all, everything famous people say must be true.

The best word to summarize Details Men’s Style Manual is necessary. And even at 272 pages, you will flip through Details Men’s Style Manual so speedily you’ll be back to criticizing other’s fashion sense in no time.

We may need refresher courses, but those straights need a whole college education.

$30
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