The Finest Menswear in the World: The Craftsmanship of Luxury

With impeccable taste and unparalleled knowledge, connoisseur Simon Crompton introduces the ultimate examples of contemporary artisanal menswear, from the Panama hat to the Milanese buttonhole.

In profiles of fourteen distinguished companies that all design, make and sell their own products, he offers detailed insight into the way in which these luxury items are crafted, explaining how a handstitched seam, a perfectly cut sleeve or screen-printed silk set these makers apart.

Crompton’s expert guidance enables the discerning gentleman to dress himself head to toe in the finest menswear in the world.

    Anderson & Sheppard
    Begg & Co.
    Brent Black
    Bresciani
    Cifonelli
    GJ Cleverley & Co.
    Drake’s
    Alfred Dunhill
    Kapital
    Kiton
    Loro Piana
    Mario Talarico
    Zilli
    Zimmerli

Simon Crompton is one of the world’s leading authorities on men’s clothing. A passionate advocate of craft and classic elegance, he is the founder of the highly popular and influential blog Permanent Style.