Practically every item in a mans modern wardrobe has a predecessor which was a definitive item, a first of its kind. These were generally designed for a special use and all subsequent versions were based on this original. Icons Of Men’s Style ($20) examines this phenomena item by item and look at the most prominent, and famous, of these garments as well as their history and provenance. This is a fascination look at the stories of our favorite designs, the company/brand who started it all in the first place and how that item shaped the way that men dress today.
This book is a bona fide foodie classic. Fergus Henderson is the guy behind the St John restaurant in London, a world-renowned destination for everyone who wants to eat “on the wild side”. Here he presents some of the recipes that have earmarked him as one of the worlds most innovative, yet still traditional, chefs. […]