"Anderson & Sheppard: A Style is Born"

[uppercase]

"The Natural Look. The Sloped Shoulder. The Limp Silhouette. The English Drape. What to make of these curious phrases?"

This is a jewel of a book. The best of its kind. So richly illustrated that just looking at the many full page photos, both older though many more recent, will provide hours of pleasure and fodder for discussion. It just arrived and I'll read through it and get back to you (it's long on photos and short on text). But I'm very glad I purchased this book now which I found on the UK Amazon site. A future collectors item.

And yes, the book has worked its magic: if you're like me, it will be hard to resist rushing out and ordering an A&S in one of its many different styles photographed in this beautifully produced book!

[Gruto]

"The Natural Look. The Sloped Shoulder. The Limp Silhouette. The English Drape. What to make of these curious phrases?"

This is a jewel of a book. The best of its kind. So richly illustrated that just looking at the many full page photos, both older though many more recent, will provide hours of pleasure and fodder for discussion. It just arrived and I'll read through it and get back to you (it's long on photos and short on text). But I'm very glad I purchased this book now which I found on the UK Amazon site. A future collectors item.

And yes, the book has worked its magic: if you're like me, it will be hard to resist rushing out and ordering an A&S in one of its many different styles photographed in this beautifully produced book!

I agree. I feared the usual promotional book but the writing is actually rather sincere and balanced, although it obvisiously strives to differ A&S as a unique firm. That said, I still don't get the exact relationship between Scholte and A&S. As far as I understand the book, Scholte never worked for A&S but was "a mentor" (the book states) to Per Anderson. Scholte worked on SR no. 7, A&S was on SR no. 13 (later 30). I had the impression that Scholte worked for A&S for a period of time?

[davidhuh]

That said, I still don't get the exact relationship between Scholte and A&S. As far as I understand the book, Scholte never worked for A&S but was "a mentor" (the book states) to Per Anderson. Scholte worked on SR no. 7, A&S was on SR no. 13 (later 30). I had the impression that Scholte worked for A&S for a period of time?

Dear Gruto,

Scholte has never worked for A & S - he had his own firm. Per Anderson has been trained by Frederick Scholte, and I think this is what the book says.

cheers, david

[davidhuh]

Gentlemen,

coincidence or Swiss post precision: I have received my copy just today

While I don't feel much more intelligent after spending some time with it, I have to admit the book is beautifully and very tastefully made. What I like most about it is the section with real people actually wearing A & S suits in real life. There are some real gems of pictures in there.

So in summary, I can recommend it, not only to Drape cut aficionados, but to anybody who likes to see how beautiful and timeless a well made suit is.

Cheers, David