The Pocket Square

Review must-have volume for stylish men everywhere, and the women who love them.... provides sharp style insight and inspiration-- "TheSocietyDiaries.com" From the basic to the bold, A.C. Phillip's newest book, The Pocket Square: 22 Essential Folds covers every way to style this staple men's accessory....perfect gift for Father's Day or for any guy looking to take their outfits to the next level-- "UrbanAgendaMagazine.com" Product Description Handkerchief, pochette, fazelleto, pa�uelo, mouchoir de poche, tenugui, hankachi or hank. They all mean one thing. A small innocent square of fabric. Place one in a jacket pocket however, and it transforms into a pocket square. A gentleman’s boldest accessory, it adds the final flourish and character to any wardrobe and is a stylish alternative to the tie when a gentleman needs to look sharp. When, where and how should a gentleman wear the perfect pocket square? The guide features 22 pocket square folds, for linen, cotton and silk, from the simple and elegant ‘Presidential’ to the complex and flamboyant ‘Bouquet’ fold. As well as brief written descriptions and advice on when to wear each style, each fold is also accompanied by easy-to-follow diagrams and bold colour illustrations of how to wear one’s pocket square with style. Names synonymous with elegant and distinctive style from every decade – Cary Grant, Oscar Wilde, the Duke of Windsor, Fred Astaire, JFK and Yves Saint Laurent – provide style inspiration. The Pocket Square is the essential gift for the fashion-conscious gentleman wishing to experiment with the endless possibilties of this precious piece of fabric and turn it into the ultimate signature of their style. Table of Contents The Pocket Square • The Folds: The TV; The Presidential; The Peak; The Two Point; The Tulip; The Four Point; The Cruiseliner; The Cagney; Four of a Kind; Diamonds are Forever; The Croissant; The Tail Fin; The Diagonal Shell; The Windsor Puff; The Cooper Puff; The Guido Puff; The Fred Astaire; The Rolled Puff; The Dunaway; The Bouquet; The Carrot; The Vesper • How to Wear a Square • Etiquette From the Back Cover ?The definitive illustrated guide to the pocket square: the essential folds, etiquette and style. When, where and how should a gentleman wear the perfect pocket square? This guide features the essential 22 pocket square folds, for linen, cotton and silk, from the simple and elegant 'Presidential' to the complex and flamboyant 'Bouquet' fold. As well as brief descriptions and advice on when to wear each style, the book provides easy-to-follow diagrams of how to wear each fold with panache. Style icons from every decade - Cary Grant, Oscar Wilde, the Duke of Windsor, Fred Astaire, JFK and Yves Saint Laurent - offer style inspiration. The Pocket Square is the essential gift for the fashion-conscious manabout- town wishing to experiment with the endless possibilities of this precious piece of fabric and turn it into the ultimate signature of their style. About the Author A.C. Phillips is a connoisseur of gentlemen’s tailoring and pattern-design, with years of patient experience of folding his own pocket squares.